Who is this Man?  Man on a Mission

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Mark 1:35-45

Be seeking God first, I will be empowered to fulfill His mission.

I.  Seek God ______________, 1:35.

A.  Jesus’ practice:  Mark 1:35; 6:31-32, 46; Luke 5:16; 6:12

B.  Jesus’ schedule:  Mark 1:28,33

C.  What do I need to do to seek God first?

II.  Seeking God first helps me…

A.  Focus on the _________________, 1:36-39.
     1.   Jesus’ mission:
          a.  To preach the gospel, Mark 1:14-15, 38.

     2.  God’s mission for us:
          a.  Our sanctification, 1 Thess. 4:3; Rom. 8:28-29
          b.  Making disciples of all nations, Matthew 28:18-20

B.  Realize that _________ are the mission, 1:40-45
     1.  The leper showed…
          a.  Desperation, Leviticus 13:45-46
          b.  Humility
          c.  Faith

     2.  Compassion vs. Religion?

Remember:  Read a story each day from Mark’s Gospel and answer these questions:  Who is Jesus?  What must I do?