Tuesday, July 29, 2014

8-1-2014 friday night discussion leading

"In Christian tradition, the Four Evangelists are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, the authors attributed with the creation of the four Gospel accounts in the New Testament that bear the following titles: Gospel according to Matthew; Gospel according to Mark; Gospel according to Luke and Gospel according to John. They are called evangelists, a word meaning 'people who proclaim good news,' because their books aim to tell the "good news" ("gospel") of Jesus."

“Christ's coming into Jerusalem thus remarkably, shows that he was not afraid of the power and malice of his enemies. This would encourage his disciples who were full of fear. Also, that he was not disquieted at the thoughts of his approaching sufferings. But all marked his humiliation; and these matters teach us not to mind high things, but to condescend to those of low estate.”

Jesus predicts his own death 3 times. ( mark 8, 9, 10)

Those probably the most familiar books of bible for Christians. But this is the first time that I ever so touched by it. 7-1-2014 we start from the first chapter of the book of mark, the beginnings of Jesus' ministry and such then His arrest, trail, death, resurrection. In other word, it is also the ministry preparation for you and me too.

Mark’s Gospel is an unsophisticated, succinct, unadorned, yet clear account of Jesus’ ministry, emphasizing more what Jesus did than what he said.

There are 2 people of our church service group, one is being taking classes at the seminary, the other is just been accepted by the seminary.

The first time when I read the title “ministry preparation”, I was shocked. I never thought about it and not yet ready for it either. Later I was released by knowing that this book is talking about Jesus’ ministry life.

The Triumphal Entry (11:1–11) is the portion that we are going to talk about at this Friday fellowship.

According to Matthew 21:4-5 (printed below), why did Jesus instruct His disciples to bring Him the colt?

Now this happened so that the word that was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled, (5) Tell the daughter of Zion, Behold, your King comes to you, meek, and riding upon a donkey, and upon a colt the foal of a donkey. (Matthew 21:4-5)

Jesus rode into Jerusalem upon a colt in order to fulfill the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9, 撒迦利亞書（聖經舊約中之一書）“Tell the daughter of Zion, Behold, your King comes to you, meek, and riding upon a donkey, and upon a colt the foal of a donkey.”

What is significant about Jesus entering Jerusalem riding upon a colt, rather than riding upon a great war horse? Note, again, the words of the prophet Zechariah quoted in Matthew 21:5 (printed above under question #3)

According to Zechariah 9:9, the Messiah entering Jerusalem riding upon a colt indicates His humble character. The Messiah sent by the Lord is not self-assertive, rather He humbly submits Himself unto His heavenly Father (cp. Matthew 26:39).

Have you ever heard the call from our Lord? What is it? How do you treat about it? How do know is that from the Lord or youn own thought?

How strong is your faith in Jesus? Will you answer the call from Jesus now? If you know the danger is ahead, will you still walk into it for Christ?