
“And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. 10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: 11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 12 And immediately the spirit driveth him into the wilderness.” —Mark 1:9-12
I. Obedience
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Mark 1:9 – “And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.”
Jesus said in John 6:38 – “For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.”
II.
Obedience.
Mark 1:1-9-12 – “And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. 10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: 11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 12 And immediately the spirit driveth him into the wilderness.”
Psalm 119:60 – “I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.”
III.
Obedience.
Mark 1:10-11 – “And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Take-home questions for Small Group and Family Devotions.
What was your previous understanding of repentance, and how has it changed after hearing this sermon?
Reflect on a time when repentance played a significant role in your spiritual journey. What was the outcome?
Of the five steps outlined for a prepared heart, which do you find most challenging to implement in your life, and why?
What obstacles or barriers do you face in embracing repentance as a continuous process in your life?
How can you incorporate the principle of repentance into your daily spiritual disciplines or routines?