The Overlooked Gospel
“Don’t have this; you have nothing!”
Mark 1:16-45

The Story of Jesus
Matthew wrote to Jews that Jesus is the Messiah (Matthew 1:1, 17-18)
Mark wrote to Romans that Jesus is the Son of God (Mark 1:1; 1:9-11; 15:39)
Luke wrote to Gentiles that Jesus was a man, yet God (Luke 1:1-4; 2:10, 32; 10:25-37)
John wrote to Jews and Gentiles that Jesus is God (John 1:1-5; 14:6; 20:30-31)

Three key events that start Jesus’ ministry (Mark 1:1-13)
Prophecy fulfilled John baptized Jesus 
Mark 1:9; Matthew 3:11-15; Luke 3:2-3; Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 6:1-5 

Acknowledgement by the Father Jesus empowered by the Holy Spirit
Mark 1:10-12; Luke 4:14 & 5:17; Mark 6:4-6; John 14:15-17 & 16:7; Ephesians 5:18

Conquering the temptation of Satan
A wink toward the future defeat of Satan
Matthew 4:1-11 & Luke 4:1-13; 1 Corinthians 15:45; Hebrews 2:17, 4:15 
2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24; Isaiah 53:5 

The Kingdom of God requires us to… (Mark 1:14-15)
Repent – turn a different direction
Believe – embrace completely where God will take us

If you don’t have this; you have nothing!

Citizenship of the Kingdom of God!
	Citizenship – responsibility that comes with rights
	Membership – rights that have some responsibilities 

Citizenship means you are not of this world!

Citizenship 
	It’s not for the status quo (Mark 1:16-20; Habakkuk 1:14-15)
The Word of God is final (Mark 1:21-28)
Being touched by Jesus motivates selflessness (Mark 1:29-31)
Implies being released from the grip of evil (Mark 1:40-45; Leviticus 13:45) 
Doesn’t chase miracles; chases the miracle-worker (Mark 2:1-12; Daniel 7:13)
The healed introduce the sick to the physician (Mark 2:13-17)

Citizenship in the Kingdom of God is our hope!