The Greatness of Jesus in the Messiness of LifeMark 6:45-52

Jesus is greater than all that is against us.And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. Mark 6:48a

Text Message: o Some translations say they were, “straining at the oars.”o Notice that unlike the prior storm in Mark 4, their lives are not

in danger, they are not in fear for their lives, etc. o This account simply means the disciples were not making

progress, they were “stuck,” or “spinning their wheels.”o Yet notice that the very thing that had them in a mess is the

very thing Jesus walked upon:And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. Mark 6:48b

o We could say that where they were straining, Jesus was reigning! The wind and sea posed no obstacle to Him!

o Do you realize that Jesus knows your messes in life?That what is threatening you is no threat to Him?That His power within you is greater?

o The story contains some interesting questions:Why did Jesus make his disciples go before Him in Verse 46?Why did Jesus wait so long to come to them in Verse 48?

Why was Jesus going to pass them by in Verse 48?Jesus is greater than all of our “unknowns.”And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. Mark 48b

Text Message: o Notice the Bible doesn’t say that Jesus came walking on the

water! This blurred distinction to us is important here.o To first-century Jews:

1) Water was something you drank and used to bathe.2) The sea, however, was dangerous and a haunt of demons.

o Demons were believed to cause storms and disasters at sea.o The root of this fear was the unknown. o Many of our fears are also rooted in the unknown.o In the midst of our messiness and fear of the unknown, Jesus

says, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”o The words “it is I” are literally, “I am;” words first spoken to

Moses by God from the midst of a burning bush!o The messiness of life can provide moments of “burning

bushes” to hear Jesus say to us, “I am!”

o Could it be that these writers knew that what was most foundational to faith is can also be the most forgotten?Praise, whether spoken or sang, enables us to focus on what is right with God rather than what is wrong with us.Scripture can be used to bring us into praise.Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power. Psalm 21:13Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name. Psalm 30:4But I will hope continually and will praise you yet more and more. Psalm 71Jesus is greater than our own heart.And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened. Mark 6:51-5213 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.  

Text Message:o Look at what the chapter says earlier of the disciples:

So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent. And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them. Mark 6:12-13

o Here they are preaching and doing the stuff Jesus commanded them to do, but somewhere along the way “their hearts were hardened.”

o Life, with all its messiness, can cause our heart to harden.o And like the disciples, we may fail to see Jesus.o Notice: the grace of Jesus > the hardness of their heart!o was God’s glory and if He was the true god to be worshipped

and followed (SWhen we pray for God’s kingdom to come on earth, we pray that God would be both recognized and serve If theady been received? The idea here is that for one who has received Christ, the word is implanted into his/her spirit BUT that does not mean God’s Word has become a living priority in life!The Word of God in our lives has movement:First, the Word of God must be implanted.Then, the Word of God must become important.Finally, the Word of God must be implemented. Underline what the implan-death, but freedom from anger, etc. We hit the ground praying for provision and pardon. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. Underline what the implan-death, but freedom from anger, etc. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

Text Message:Notice how James seamlessly moves from healing from sickness to forgiveness.He is not only thinking like a good Hebrew (Isaiah 1:5, 18-20), but following in Jesus’ footsteps (Mark 2:5).

Hearing God’s Word is not the destination, but a rest stop along the way!

Seven times in the Gospels Jesus says, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”Here instructions are given to live out the “deliver us from evil” part of the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus g

o To obey God’s Word can be summed up in two words:Activity – What we do that pleases God (i.e. 27a).Abstinence – What we don’t do that pleases God Has the Word been implanted into you? What importance does God’s Word have iIs it more like:A vaccination (“Been there, done that…”)?A booster shot (“I listen to the sermon most of the time”)?A vitamin (“My day is off if I don’t’ read God’s Word”)?Am I doing (and not doing) what God’s Word says?)The key is to begin reading the BiYou are now entering your mission field!

The Greatness of Jesus in the Messiness of LifeMark 6:45-52

Jesus is greater than all that is against us.And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. Mark 6:48a

Text Message: o Some translations say they were, “straining at the oars.”

o Notice that unlike the prior storm in Mark 4, their lives are not in danger, they are not in fear for their lives, etc.

o This account simply means the disciples were not making progress, they were “stuck,” or “spinning their wheels.”

o Yet notice that the very thing that had them in a mess is the very thing Jesus walked upon:And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. Mark 6:48b

o We could say that where they were straining, Jesus was reigning! The wind and sea posed no obstacle to Him!

o Do you realize that Jesus knows your messes in life?That what is threatening you is no threat to Him?That His power within you is greater?

o The story contains some interesting questions:Why did Jesus make his disciples go before Him in Verse 46?Why did Jesus wait so long to come to them in Verse 48?Why was Jesus going to pass them by in Verse 48?

Jesus is greater than all of our “unknowns.”And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. Mark 48b

Text Message: o Notice the Bible doesn’t say that Jesus came walking on the

water! This blurred distinction to us is important here.o To first-century Jews:

1) Water was something you drank and used to bathe.2) The sea, however, was dangerous and a haunt of demons.

o Demons were believed to cause storms and disasters at sea.o The root of this fear was the unknown. o Many of our fears are also rooted in the unknown.o In the midst of our messiness and fear of the unknown, Jesus

says, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”o The words “it is I” are literally, “I am;” words first spoken to

Moses by God from the midst of a burning bush!o The messiness of life can provide moments of “burning

bushes” to hear Jesus say to us, “I am!”

o

Could it be that these writers knew that what was most foundational to faith is can also be the most forgotten?Praise, whether spoken or sang, enables us to focus on what is right with God rather than what is wrong with us.Scripture can be used to bring us into praise.Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power. Psalm 21:13Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name. Psalm 30:4But I will hope continually and will praise you yet more and more. Psalm 71Jesus is greater than our own heart.And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened. Mark 6:51-5213 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.  Text Message:o Look at what the chapter says earlier of the disciples:

So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent. And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them. Mark 6:12-13

o Here they are preaching and doing the stuff Jesus commanded them to do, but somewhere along the way “their hearts were hardened.”

o Life, with all its messiness, can cause our heart to harden.o And like the disciples, we may fail to see Jesus.o Notice: the grace of Jesus > the hardness of their heart!o was God’s glory and if He was the true god to be worshipped

and followed (SWhen we pray for God’s kingdom to come on earth, we pray that God would be both recognized and serve If theady been received? The idea here is that for one who has received Christ, the word is implanted into his/her spirit BUT that does not mean God’s Word has become a living priority in life!The Word of God in our lives has movement:First, the Word of God must be implanted.Then, the Word of God must become important.Finally, the Word of God must be implemented.

Underline what the implan-death, but freedom from anger, etc. We hit the ground praying for provision and pardon. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. Underline what the implan-death, but freedom from anger, etc. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

Text Message:Notice how James seamlessly moves from healing from sickness to forgiveness.He is not only thinking like a good Hebrew (Isaiah 1:5, 18-20), but following in Jesus’ footsteps (Mark 2:5).

Hearing God’s Word is not the destination, but a rest stop along the way!Seven times in the Gospels Jesus says, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”Here instructions are given to live out the “deliver us from evil” part of the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus g

o To obey God’s Word can be summed up in two words:Activity – What we do that pleases God (i.e. 27a).Abstinence – What we don’t do that pleases God Has the Word been implanted into you? What importance does God’s Word have iIs it more like:A vaccination (“Been there, done that…”)?A booster shot (“I listen to the sermon most of the time”)?A vitamin (“My day is off if I don’t’ read God’s Word”)?Am I doing (and not doing) what God’s Word says?)The key is to begin reading the BiYou are now entering your mission field!

The Greatness of Jesus in the Messiness of LifeMark 6:45-52

Jesus is greater than all that is ______________ us.And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. Mark 6:48a

Text Message: o Some translations say they were, “straining at the oars.”o Notice that unlike the prior storm in Mark 4, their lives are not

in danger, they are not in fear for their lives, etc. o This account simply means the disciples were not making

progress, they were “__________,” or “spinning their wheels.”o Yet notice that the very thing that had them in a mess is the

very thing Jesus ____________ ________:And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. Mark 6:48b

o We could say that where they were straining, Jesus was ____________! The wind and sea posed no obstacle to Him!

o Do you realize that Jesus knows your messes in life?That what is threatening you is no threat to Him?That His power within you is greater?

o The story contains some interesting questions:Why did Jesus make his disciples go before Him in Verse 46?Why did Jesus wait so long to come to them in Verse 48?

Why was Jesus going to pass them by in Verse 48?Jesus is greater than all of our “________________.”And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. Mark 48b

Text Message: o Notice the Bible doesn’t say that Jesus came walking on the

__________! This blurred distinction to us is important here.o To first-century Jews:

1) Water was something you drank and used to bathe.2) The sea, however, was dangerous and a haunt of demons.

o Demons were believed to cause storms and disasters at sea.o The root of this fear was the ______________. o Many of our fears are also rooted in the unknown.o In the midst of our messiness and fear of the unknown, Jesus

says, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”o The words “it is I” are literally, “I am;” words first spoken to

Moses by God from the midst of a burning bush!o The messiness of life can provide moments of “burning

bushes” to hear Jesus say to us, “I am!”

o Could it be that these writers knew that what was most foundational to faith is can also be the most forgotten?Praise, whether spoken or sang, enables us to focus on what is right with God rather than what is wrong with us.Scripture can be used to bring us into praise.Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power. Psalm 21:13Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name. Psalm 30:4But I will hope continually and will praise you yet more and more. Psalm 71Jesus is greater than our own __________.And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened. Mark 6:51-5213 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.  

Text Message:o Look at what the chapter says earlier of the disciples:

So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent. And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them. Mark 6:12-13

o Here they are preaching and doing the stuff Jesus commanded them to do, but somewhere along the way “their hearts were hardened.”

o Life, with all its messiness, can cause our heart to harden.o And like the disciples, we may fail to see __________.o Notice: the grace of Jesus > the hardness of their heart!o was God’s glory and if He was the true god to be worshipped

and followed (SWhen we pray for God’s kingdom to come on earth, we pray that God would be both recognized and serve If theady been received? The idea here is that for one who has received Christ, the word is implanted into his/her spirit BUT that does not mean God’s Word has become a living priority in life!The Word of God in our lives has movement:First, the Word of God must be implanted.Then, the Word of God must become important.Finally, the Word of God must be implemented. Underline what the implan-death, but freedom from anger, etc. We hit the ground praying for provision and pardon. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. Underline what the implan-death, but freedom from anger, etc. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

Text Message:Notice how James seamlessly moves from healing from sickness to forgiveness.He is not only thinking like a good Hebrew (Isaiah 1:5, 18-20), but following in Jesus’ footsteps (Mark 2:5).

Hearing God’s Word is not the destination, but a rest stop along the way!

Seven times in the Gospels Jesus says, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”Here instructions are given to live out the “deliver us from evil” part of the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus g

o To obey God’s Word can be summed up in two words:Activity – What we do that pleases God (i.e. 27a).Abstinence – What we don’t do that pleases God Has the Word been implanted into you? What importance does God’s Word have iIs it more like:A vaccination (“Been there, done that…”)?A booster shot (“I listen to the sermon most of the time”)?A vitamin (“My day is off if I don’t’ read God’s Word”)?Am I doing (and not doing) what God’s Word says?)The key is to begin reading the BiYou are now entering your mission field!

The Greatness of Jesus in the Messiness of LifeMark 6:45-52

Jesus is greater than all that is ______________ us.And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. Mark 6:48a

Text Message: o Some translations say they were, “straining at the oars.”

o Notice that unlike the prior storm in Mark 4, their lives are not in danger, they are not in fear for their lives, etc.

o This account simply means the disciples were not making progress, they were “__________,” or “spinning their wheels.”

o Yet notice that the very thing that had them in a mess is the very thing Jesus ____________ ________:And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. Mark 6:48b

o We could say that where they were straining, Jesus was ____________! The wind and sea posed no obstacle to Him!

o Do you realize that Jesus knows your messes in life?That what is threatening you is no threat to Him?That His power within you is greater?

o The story contains some interesting questions:Why did Jesus make his disciples go before Him in Verse 46?Why did Jesus wait so long to come to them in Verse 48?Why was Jesus going to pass them by in Verse 48?

Jesus is greater than all of our “________________.”And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. Mark 48b

Text Message: o Notice the Bible doesn’t say that Jesus came walking on the

__________! This blurred distinction to us is important here.o To first-century Jews:

1) Water was something you drank and used to bathe.2) The sea, however, was dangerous and a haunt of demons.

o Demons were believed to cause storms and disasters at sea.o The root of this fear was the ______________. o Many of our fears are also rooted in the unknown.o In the midst of our messiness and fear of the unknown, Jesus

says, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”o The words “it is I” are literally, “I am;” words first spoken to

Moses by God from the midst of a burning bush!o The messiness of life can provide moments of “burning

bushes” to hear Jesus say to us, “I am!”

o

Could it be that these writers knew that what was most foundational to faith is can also be the most forgotten?Praise, whether spoken or sang, enables us to focus on what is right with God rather than what is wrong with us.Scripture can be used to bring us into praise.Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power. Psalm 21:13Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name. Psalm 30:4But I will hope continually and will praise you yet more and more. Psalm 71Jesus is greater than our own __________.And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened. Mark 6:51-5213 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.  Text Message:o Look at what the chapter says earlier of the disciples:

So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent. And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them. Mark 6:12-13

o Here they are preaching and doing the stuff Jesus commanded them to do, but somewhere along the way “their hearts were hardened.”

o Life, with all its messiness, can cause our heart to harden.o And like the disciples, we may fail to see __________.o Notice: the grace of Jesus > the hardness of their heart!o was God’s glory and if He was the true god to be worshipped

and followed (SWhen we pray for God’s kingdom to come on earth, we pray that God would be both recognized and serve If theady been received? The idea here is that for one who has received Christ, the word is implanted into his/her spirit BUT that does not mean God’s Word has become a living priority in life!The Word of God in our lives has movement:First, the Word of God must be implanted.Then, the Word of God must become important.Finally, the Word of God must be implemented.

Underline what the implan-death, but freedom from anger, etc. We hit the ground praying for provision and pardon. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. Underline what the implan-death, but freedom from anger, etc. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

Text Message:Notice how James seamlessly moves from healing from sickness to forgiveness.He is not only thinking like a good Hebrew (Isaiah 1:5, 18-20), but following in Jesus’ footsteps (Mark 2:5).

Hearing God’s Word is not the destination, but a rest stop along the way!Seven times in the Gospels Jesus says, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”Here instructions are given to live out the “deliver us from evil” part of the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus g

o To obey God’s Word can be summed up in two words:Activity – What we do that pleases God (i.e. 27a).Abstinence – What we don’t do that pleases God Has the Word been implanted into you? What importance does God’s Word have iIs it more like:A vaccination (“Been there, done that…”)?A booster shot (“I listen to the sermon most of the time”)?A vitamin (“My day is off if I don’t’ read God’s Word”)?Am I doing (and not doing) what God’s Word says?)The key is to begin reading the BiYou are now entering your mission field!