Sermon Notes 9/6/26

The Way to Life

A Study in Mark 1-8

Mark 1:1-8 ESV

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2  As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, 3  the voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’” 4  John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.  5  And all the country of Judea and all Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.  6  Now John was clothed with camel’s hair and wore a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts and wild honey.  7  And he preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.  8  I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

1) What is the way to life? Where does it begin?

2) How did John “prepare the way” for Jesus?

3) How do we follow this way today?

SMALL GROUP/FAMILY DISCUSSION

Discovering Life

“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel” (Mark 1:15) As we journey through the gospel of Mark, we will be utilizing the Discovery Bible Study method (you can find more resources online at dbsgroups.com). 

1. Read Mark 1:1-15 aloud.

2. What stands out to you? What does it reveal about God? What does it reveal about people?

3. How can you specifically live out you’re learning in the text?

4. Mission: Who can you tell this week about what you discovered? Share with the group. Take time to pray over each person by name. Pray for our church to not only grow in the knowledge of the gospel but for everyone to grow in sharing what they learn with others.