Archives
Ptr. Marvin Gibson Jr.
UBC Manila

Central idea: Through this journey, it calls us to notice Jesus’ urgent efforts in dealing with the disciples’ blindness to the things of God.

  • The First Passion Prediction (Mark 8:31-9:29)
    • The first major prophecy of Jesus' passion - 8:31-33; (cf. Matt. 16-23; lk. 9:22)
    • The flow of discipleship- 8:34-9:1; (cf. Matt.16:24-28; lk. 9:23-27)
    • The transfiguration- 9:2-8; (cf. Matt. 17:1-8; lk. 9:28-36)
    • The coming of Elijah - 9:9-13; (cf. Matt. 17:9-13)
    • The exorcism of an epileptic boy - 9:14-29; (Matt. 17:14-20; lk. 9:37-43a)
  • The Second Passion Prediction (Mark 9:30-10:31)
    • The second major prophecy of Jesus' passion - 9:30-32; (cf. Matt. 17:22-23; lk. 9:43-45)
    • The snares of discipleship - 9:33-50; (cf. Matt. 18:1-14; lk. 9:46-50)
    • The subject concerning self-sacrifice - 10:1-31;(cf. Matt. 19:1-30; Lk. 18:15-30)  
  • The Third Passion Prediction (Mark 10:32-52)
    • The third major prophecy of Jesus' passion -10:32-34; (cf. Matt. 20:17-19; Lk. 18:31-34)
    • The teaching of Jesus about serving -10:35-45; (cf. Matt.20:20-28)
      • Contrasts between a helper and a servant (Dr. T. Constable)
        A Helper A Servant
        A helper helps others when it is convenient. A servant serves others even when it is inconvenient.
        A helper helps people that he or she likes. A servant serves even people that he or she dislikes.
        A helper helps when he or she enjoys the work. A servant serves even when he or she dislikes the work.
        A helper helps when the circumstances are convenient. A servant serves even when the circumstances are inconvenient.
        A helper helps with a view to obtaining personal satisfaction. A servant serves even when he or she receives no personal satisfaction.
        A helper helps with an attitude of assisting another. A servant serves with an attitude of enabling another.
         
    • The third major prophecy of Jesus' passion -10:32-34; (cf. Matt. 20:17-19; lk. 18:31-34)
    • The teaching of Jesus about serving -10:35-45; (cf. Matt.20:20-28)
    • The total healing of a blind man -10:46-52); (cf. Matt. 20:29-34; lk. 18:35-43)

 

 

Vision: To see equipped members fulfilling the Great Commission.