Challenging Authority and Forming Community
April 11, 2011 | Posted by Doug
"Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother." -Mark 3:31-35
| Reading: Mark chapters 2 & 3
Join us as we explore how Jesus challenged authority and began to build community in the nation of God.
Call 712-432-6100 and enter the passcode: 131015#
Here’s the outline for the session:
Mark 2 & 3: Challenging Authority and Forming Community
I. Jesus Heals Paralyzed Man
authorities angry - crossing boundary
crowds excited
II. Jesus Calls Levi - a tax collector
authorities angry - crossing boundary
III. Sabbath
authorities angry - crossing boundary
IV. Man with withered hand
authorities angry - crossing boundary
want to kill Jesus
V. Jesus builds community among people
multitude at lakeside 3:7-12
appoints disciples 3:13-19
true kindred of Jesus 3:31-35

Doug
on Apr 12, 2011
What a great conversation tonight! We had people from Chicago, D.C., Baltimore, and even a few from the Bronx!