From Eden to the Kingdom

The Conflict of Sabbath, Part 1

From Mark 2:23-28 we see the priority of the Sabbath and the primacy of Christ.

The Conflict of Ritual

From Mark 2:18-22, we find that the kingdom of God is not known by its form, but by its Spirit.

The Conflict of Discipleship

From Mark 2:13-17, we find the calling to sinners and the conflict of the self-righteous.

The Conflict of Healing

From Mark 2:1-12, we see that Jesus faced conflict over his healing but proved himself to be the true Son of God by forgiving sins and bringing healing.

The Compassion of the Kingdom

From Mark 1:35-45 we see that the kingdom of God is full of compassion.

The Healing of the Kingdom

From Mark 1:29-34 we see the completeness and charity of Jesus's healing.

The Authority of the Kingdom

From Mark 1:21-28 we see the authority of Jesus in his preaching and his power.

The Call of the Kingdom

From Mark 1:16-20 we see the call of the disciple, the change in the disciple, and the completeness of the change.

The King and His Kingdom

From Mark 1:14-15 we see the kingdom in its chronology, closeness, and call.

The Challenge of the King

From Mark 1:12-13 we see that Jesus, as the Messiah, faced the temptations of expulsion, enticement, and endangerment.