A New Beginning - Based On What Had Gone Before

Mark 1:1-20

This was a new beginning (Mark 1:1), but it was based on what had gone before (Mark 1:2-3).

Those who speak of Jesus Christ, their Saviour, are "voices crying in the wilderness", but their ministry is blessed by the Lord (Mark 1:3,5).  

We must  never forget this, and we must pray that we will be like John - pointing away from ourselves to Jesus (Mark 1:7-8).

Whatever the world may say, we need more of Jesus, not less of Him. If we're going to have more of Jesus, we need more of the Word of God.

How can we get to know, love and serve Jesus better, if we're content with keeping everything shallow? 

The Spirit of the Lord descends whenever our chief focus of attention is on God's "beloved Son" (Mark 1:9-11).

It will not be easy to keep our attention on Jesus.

It wasn't easy for Jesus. It won't be easy for us (Mark 1:12-13).

John had been "arrested" (Mark 1:14). Would it be any easier for Jesus? Will it be any easier for us?

Will the call to "repent" be heard as "good news" (Mark 1:14-15)?

Many will say "No", but some will say "Yes" (Mark 1:16-20).

May God help us to follow Jesus, and call upon others to follow Him.