Ccr Sermons

The Gospel of Mark, 2024 A Gospel Centered Gospel By Louie Marsh, 4-7-2024   Last slide – understand the bad news   1) Mark’s Gospel isn’t a biography, it’s all about the GOSPEL.   “1The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” (Mark 1:1, ESV)   ·       Mark says the Gospel is CENTERED on Jesus.   “8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel,” (2 Timothy 2:8, NIV84)   ·       Mark unveils the identity of Jesus – the SON of God.   “9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”” (Mark 1:9–11, ESV)   2) John’s mission was to SOFTEN Israels heart.   “4John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.” (Mark 1:4, ESV)   ·       He