The Good News

Prayer: What a beautiful morning and great day of expectation. Heavenly Father, I want to continue to thank You for all those You have chosen to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the Truth. You have called each one of us, that we might share in the glory of our LORD Jesus Christ. I pray that we each stand firm and hold on to Your teachings. May our LORD Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage our hearts and strengthen us in every good deed and word, today and every day of our lives. In Your Name, we believe and pray. Amen. (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
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MESSAGE AND MINISTRY OF JESUS, THE SERVANT

Mark 1 v. 14,15 (NLT)

Jesus Preaches in Galilee

14 Later on, after John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, where he preached God's Good News. 15 "The time promised by God has come at last!" he announced. "The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!"

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As we read the book of Mark, take the time to notice Mark's writting style. He tells us dramatic, action-packed stories. He gives us the most vivid account of Christ's activities. He features facts and actions, rather than teachings.

What is God's Good News? These first words spoken by Jesus in Mark gave the core of His teaching; that the long awaited Messiah had come to break the power of sin and begin God's personal reign on earth. Most of the people who heard this message were oppressed, poor, and without hope. Jesus' words were good news because they offered freedom, justice, and hope.

The Word continues to offer us the same things today. Whether it convicts you, lifts your spirit or encourage you; it's The Good News that will save your life as you learn it and APPLY it. Make it a goal in this book to really study Jesus. The way Jesus lived His life is the perfect example of how we should live our lives today.

- "THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS NEAR! REPENT OF YOUR SINS AND BELIEVE THE GOOD NEWS!"

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Prayer: LORD, Your Word is the good news. Blessed are those who live in Your house; blessed are those whose strength is in You. For LORD, You are a sun and shield; You bestow favor and honor; no good thing do You withhold from those whose walk is blameless. O LORD Almighty, blessed are the people who trust in You, like Jesus did every day of His life on earth (Psalm 84). Thank You for Your awesome life, Jesus. I love You. Amen.
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"Through God's mercy I have this ministry, I will not lose heart... I do not preach myself, but Jesus Christ as LORD and myself as the servant of the people for Jesus' sake." 2 Corinthians 4:1,5

Scripture from The Bible (biblegateway.com), Prayer from NIV Women's Devotional Bible- Classic Edition. Study notes from Life Application Study Bible

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