Mark - Lesson 4...Continued from page 7
Thomas Klock
NOTE: The fickleness of this mob of people would soon be demonstrated. Mark of course recorded what Jesus did much more than what He said, while the other Gospels demonstrate how Jesus taught these people extensively. This group seemed to have little response to Jesus’ teaching, but focused on what He was able to do for them; it is ironic that the demons recognized Jesus to be the Son of God, but all the multitudes seemed to see is Him as a miracle worker to meet their every whim.[x]
3. Jesus finally found a place to escape the crowds and distractions up on the nearby mountain. Luke 6:12 tells us He spent all night alone in prayer about the monumental task He had to do. What did He do in Luke 6:13-15, and for what three reasons did He select this group of men (you can actually find four if you use the kjv or the nkjv)?
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These men were quite an unusual bunch, as we’ll discuss tomorrow.
Of all those following Jesus, He ordained these twelve men, chosen according to His own will.
They came to Him but in no way did He force them to accept this challenge.
[xi] How can we gain insight about
our calling to follow and serve Jesus, as well as reassurance about that, from the following passages?