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In our in-depth Bible study in the Gospel of Mark, we dive into the heart of Jesus’ ministry, exploring His first recorded parable about patches and wineskins and its profound implications for both the scribes and Pharisees of His time and for us today. This message, titled “Patches, Wineskins, and the Power of the New Creation,” unpacks the transformative message of the new covenant and why it cannot be mixed with the old.

What You’ll Learn:
1. Jesus’ Ministry in Mark 2: We explore key moments, including Jesus’ baptism, His anointing as the Messiah, and His authoritative teachings in the synagogue, a house, and by the Sea of Galilee.

2. The Gospel Message: Understand Jesus’ declaration in Mark 1:15, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Repent and believe the Gospel,” and how it ties to the prophecy of the king ruling from Zion (Daniel 7, Acts 2).

3. The Call of Levi (Matthew): Discover why Jesus chose to call a tax collector, a figure despised as a traitor and extortioner in Jewish society, and what it reveals about His heart for sinners.

4. The Parable of Patches and Wineskins: Learn the meaning behind Jesus’ teaching on new cloth and old garments, and new wine in old wineskins, and how it challenges the religious traditions of the Pharisees and speaks to us about embracing the new life in Christ.

5. Jesus and Sinners: Explore why Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners, addressing the Pharisees’ objections and His mission to call sinners to repentance (Mark 2:17).

6. Fasting and the Bridegroom: Understand why Jesus and His disciples didn’t fast during His ministry, and how Jesus as the Bridegroom fulfills Old Testament imagery of God’s covenant with Israel.

7. The New Covenant: See how Jesus’ teaching points to the new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17), urging us to leave behind the old life and fully embrace the new.

This sermon is perfect for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Jesus’ teachings and how they apply to our lives today. Whether you’re a longtime believer, new to faith, or exploring Christianity, this message will inspire you to embrace the transformative power of the new creation in Christ. This message includes practical applications, biblical insights, and a heartfelt invitation to surrender your life to Jesus.

We pray that you are blessed by the message!

0:00 Introduction
0:50 What Jesus Taught (Mark 1:15)
3:42 How Tax Collectors Were Viewed in the Time of Jesus
7:20 Jesus and the Sinners (Mark 2:17)
8:43 Conviction and Condemnation (John 3:17-18)
10:31 The Question About Fasting (Mark 2:18)
11:13 What the Bible Says About Fasting
15:05 Jesus Is the Bridegroom (Mark 2:19-20)
16:16 Who Is the Bride?
20:57 The Parable of the Patch and Wineskins (Mark 21-22)
28:19 The New Creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)
29:47 An Analogy From J. Vernon McGee
32:08 Closing prayer and altar call

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Teacher: Robert Furrow
Series: A Study in Mark