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MARKChapter Eleven
Mark 11:1 And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples, Mark 11:2 And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him. Mark 11:3 And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither. Mark 11:4 And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him. Mark 11:5 And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt? Mark 11:6 And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go. Mark 11:7 And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him. Mark 11:8 And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way. Mark 11:9 And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Mark 11:10 Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. Mark 11:11 And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve. Mark 11:12 And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry: Mark 11:13 And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. Mark 11:14 And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it. Mark 11:15 And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; Mark 11:16 And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple. Mark 11:17 And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves. Mark 11:18 And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine. Mark 11:19 And when even was come, he went out of the city. Mark 11:20 And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. Mark 11:21 And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away. Mark 11:22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. Mark 11:23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. Mark 11:25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. Mark 11:26 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. Mark 11:27 And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders, Mark 11:28 And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things? Mark 11:29 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. Mark 11:30 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me. Mark 11:31 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him? Mark 11:32 But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed. Mark 11:33 And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.
CHAPTER ELEVEN: 1. Vs. 1-11- Messiah offered and rejected. Mark 11:1 And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples, 2 And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him. 3 And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither. 4 And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him. 5 And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt? 6 And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go. 7 And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him. 8 And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way. 9 And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: 10 Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. 11 And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.
KEY VERSE: Vs. 9-- Messiah had to go home to Bethany. The leaders rejected Him.
LESSON: The greatest opportunities are missed by the majority. ILLUSTRATIONS: Numbers 14:6-9-- The people refused to enter the Promised Land. Vs. 9-- It is rebellion against eh Lord to decline His offers. Matthew 25:14-30-- The man with one talent had a great opportunity.
GREAT OPPORTUNITIES WE MISS: Mark 16:15-- We have daily opportunities to speak for Christ. How often do we miss these opportunities? I John 1:9-- How often do we miss the opportunity to be holy because we refuse to be cleansed? John 21:20-22-- How often do we miss close fellowship with our Lord because we are fretting over some other saint? Cf. Luke 10:38-42
STORY: To Illustrate how it is when the opportunities are taken: Read from, And In Samaria, p. 124 and to the end of Robert Bender's zeal. Can we also finish our course? How? 2. Vs. 12-19- Doctrine is accompanied by action Mark 11:12 And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry: 13 And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. 14 And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it. 15 And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; 16 And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple. 17 And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves. 18 And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine. 19 And when even was come, he went out of the city.
A. Vs. 12-16 The action
(1) Cursing the unfruitful Cf- Ephesians 5:11- Reproof is commanded.
Illustration: The many who have left local churches raging at the preaching. What is learned? Answer: That sound teaching is a curse to backsliders. Hildagard Liessure
(2) Driving off the blasphemers Cf- 2 Peter 2:12-14- Strong language for those who profane the Lord's Church.
Story: Driving off Steve Charnley Those in the assembly saw the teaching in action.
B. Vs. 17-18 Sound teaching
(1) Based on "it is written." Vs. 17 Why? Answer: Authority of the Word is absolute. Cf- Matt. 2:5- Did the Scribes and Pharisees know the Word? Matt. 4:1-7- To answer Satan Matt. 26:24- Classic connection of the Word to action to teaching. Luke 21:22- Note! The event is demanded by the Word. Cf- Acts 13:29 Rom. 8:35-37- Revelation, suffering, then advanced revelation. Paul explains Psalms 44:22. Men hate the narrow place of terminated revelation. (2) Vs. 18 Action with teaching gets a verdict.
a. The Scribes and chief priests- Feared and attacked Him. b. The people- Were astonished and obviously liked Him.
So it is today: Men who act and teach the Word are loved and hated. Discuss: Is this true?
3. Vs. 20-26 What does it mean, "Have faith in God"? Mark 11:20 And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. 21 And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away. 22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. 25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. 26 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.
A. The action goes first again. Vs. 20-21
B. The lessons: Vs. 22-24 (1) Modern humanists and New Agers would be horrified. Story: Fig tree in Bisbee cut down. Meditated around it. Matt. 21:19- Tree by the way. Public tree. Jude 1:12- No fruit is a sign of damnation Matt. 5:13- Good for nothing. What good?- Galatians 6:10- To the saints.
(2) The Lord is teaching by His faith in His power. Isaiah 65:23 They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the LORD, and their offspring with them. 24 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. Cf- Daniel 9:20-23- Note the atmosphere of zeal for God and confession of sin. Acts 10:30-33- Again, note the atmosphere-- the intent of heart. I John 5:14-15- Is the promise restricted to some past era?
C. Most common reason our faith is not rewarded Vs. 25- 26 (1) Modern Charismatic explanation- "You have not got the 2nd blessing." (2) Real reason- wickedness in the heart James 5:16- Do you see the parallel with Christ's teaching? Why is prayer often not answered? Psalms 66:18- How do we "regard iniquity"? We know sin is ther, but we refuse to deal with it. (3) Does this mean we lose our salvation? Ask God for forgiveness for our sins, but hold old grudges for affences against us 4. Vs. 27-33 Dealing with spiritual rebellion Mark 11:27 And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders, 28 And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things? 29 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. 30 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me. 31 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him? 32 But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed. 33 And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.
A. Note the progression First visit (vs. 11) Jesus said nothing-- scholars didn't even see Him. Second visit (vs. 15-16) Jesus got their attention by God's wrath. Third visit (vs. 18 & 27-33) The scholars attacked Christ. He got their attention and they wanted to murder Him. Application: We will experience this. Beware.
B. Jesus could please the scholar As a youth in temple- Luke 2:45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. Nicodemus- John 3:1-22; 7:50-53; 19:39-42- Nicodemus did the last act of Jewish ritual for Messiah! Who could better appreciate seeing the risen Lord three days later!?
C. Answer sincere questions, but reject sinister questions. Example of a sincere answer to a sincere question: Mark 10:17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. 19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. 20 And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. 21 Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. 22 And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. Example of an aggressive answer to a sinister question: Mark 7:5- Roughed them up good. Cf- Luke 11:44 Mark 2:16-17- He put them OUTSIDE of His ministry. Cf- Hebrews 7:26- So who were the sinners He separated from in Mark 2:16-17? Answer: The scholar's union. Apply today.
Example of NO answer to the most sinister attack during Christ's ministry: John 8:3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, 4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. 5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? 6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. [ Did He write the 7th commandment? ] 7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. 8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. [ Did He write the names of their girl friends? ] 9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. 10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? [ Remember-- He SAID He came to sinners (Mk. 2:16- 17). Note how simply He made sure only the sinner stayed to pray! ] 11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
D. Why MUST we guard our answers? Answer: Hebrews 7:26- If they did it to Jesus, they sure will do it to you. Example: Acts 4:7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this? 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, 9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; 10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. 13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
Christ's exhortation on our answer: Matthew 10:19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.
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