Mark 6 Explained | Audio Guide by Through the Word
Summary
TLDRIn this episode, the focus shifts to the disciples' active role in ministry, emphasizing that church and Bible reading are not passive activities but a call to action. Jesus sends the disciples out in pairs, entrusting them with authority and instructing them to rely on faith rather than material provisions. The video discusses the importance of teamwork in ministry and questions the applicability of Jesus' instructions to modern missions. It concludes with a reflection on the story of the feeding of the 5,000, highlighting the disciples' role and the奇迹 of provision in ministry, encouraging viewers to embrace their calling with faith.
Takeaways
- 📖 The disciples are not just spectators but are actively trained and sent out by Jesus to participate in ministry.
- 🔑 Jesus empowers the disciples with authority over impure spirits, highlighting the significance of authority in ministry.
- 🤝 Ministry is depicted as a team effort, with Jesus sending the disciples out in pairs, emphasizing the importance of collaboration.
- 🛐 The disciples are instructed to trust God for their needs, carrying minimal provisions, which serves as a lesson in faith.
- 🌐 The message of repentance, the casting out of demons, and healing the sick are central to the disciples' mission, reflecting the core of Jesus' teachings.
- 🙏 The disciples are called to return to Jesus for rest, underscoring the balance needed between ministry and personal renewal.
- 👫 Despite the need for rest, the disciples' compassion leads them to continue serving the crowd, demonstrating the tension between rest and service.
- 🍞 The feeding of the 5,000 is a pivotal moment where the disciples are involved in a miracle, illustrating the role of faith and obedience in God's provision.
- 🙌 The disciples learn firsthand that ministry often involves stepping into situations where they lack the resources, but are called to act in faith.
- 🌟 The story of the loaves and fishes is a testament to the miracles that can occur when the disciples trust and follow Jesus' instructions, even in the face of overwhelming need.
Q & A
What is the main theme of the video script from 'Through the Word'?
-The main theme of the video script is the involvement and training of the disciples in Jesus' ministry, emphasizing that ministry is not a spectator sport and that believers are called to be active participants.
Why does the speaker mention that 'church is not a spectator sport'?
-The speaker mentions that 'church is not a spectator sport' to encourage active participation in ministry and to highlight that believers are not just observers but are called to be workers in the movement of Jesus.
What does the speaker suggest about the role of the disciples in the ministry?
-The speaker suggests that the disciples were not just followers but were trained and sent out by Jesus to participate in ministry, which includes preaching, healing, and performing miracles.
What instructions did Jesus give to the disciples before sending them out on their mission?
-Jesus instructed the disciples to go out two by two, to take nothing for the journey except a staff, no extra clothing, no money, and to stay in a house until they leave that town. He also told them to shake the dust off their feet as a testimony against places that do not welcome them.
How does the speaker interpret the disciples' lack of provisions during their mission?
-The speaker interprets the lack of provisions as a lesson in faith, emphasizing that the disciples were to trust God to provide for their needs without relying on their own resources.
What does the speaker say about the importance of authority in ministry?
-The speaker highlights that Jesus gave the disciples authority before sending them out, indicating that authority is key in ministry and that it comes from Jesus before the act of going.
Why does the speaker suggest that ministry is not a formula or recipe?
-The speaker suggests that ministry is not a formula or recipe because it involves following Jesus and being sent by Jesus, which requires flexibility and trust in God's guidance rather than a rigid set of rules.
What does the speaker imply about the disciples' return to Jesus after their mission?
-The speaker implies that the disciples' return to Jesus signifies the importance of rest and reporting back to Jesus, emphasizing the need for balance and accountability in ministry.
How does the speaker describe the situation when the disciples could not find a place to rest?
-The speaker describes the situation as an opportunity for Jesus to show compassion, even when rest was needed, highlighting that ministry often involves meeting needs and balancing compassion with self-care.
What is the significance of the feeding of the 5,000 in the context of the disciples' ministry?
-The feeding of the 5,000 is significant as it demonstrates the disciples' role in ministry, showing that they were called to act in faith and trust God to provide, even when resources seemed insufficient.
What lesson does the speaker draw from the disciples' experience with the loaves and fishes?
-The speaker draws the lesson that ministry often involves stepping out in faith to meet needs that seem impossible to fulfill, and that God can provide miraculously when believers trust and act.
Outlines
🚀 Discipleship and Ministry Activation
The paragraph discusses the transition of the disciples from passive observers to active participants in ministry. It emphasizes that Jesus' miracles and teachings are not the sole focus of the gospels, but also the disciples' journey and their preparation for ministry. The chapter highlights the beginning of the disciples' 'game time' where they are sent out by Jesus in pairs to preach, heal, and cast out demons. The instructions given by Jesus include traveling light and trusting God to provide for their needs. The summary also touches on the broader implications for modern believers, encouraging them to be active in their faith and not just spectators.
🍞 The Disciples' Role in the Feeding of the 5,000
This paragraph focuses on the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 but shifts the spotlight to the disciples' involvement. It challenges the traditional narrative by emphasizing that the miracle was not just about Jesus but also the disciples' faith and obedience. The disciples were asked by Jesus to provide for the crowd, despite their lack of resources. The story illustrates the importance of trust and the power of God to provide through human instruments. The summary reflects on real-life examples of similar miracles in ministry and encourages believers to step out in faith, acknowledging that they are not sufficient on their own but can be channels of God's provision.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Disciples
💡Ministry
💡Authority
💡Faith
💡Mission
💡Harvest
💡Repent
💡Compassion
💡Provision
💡Testimony
Highlights
The disciples are not just followers but are trained to participate actively in ministry.
Chapter 6 of Mark's Gospel signifies the beginning of the disciples' active involvement in ministry.
Jesus sends out the disciples in pairs, emphasizing the team aspect of ministry.
The disciples are given authority over impure spirits, highlighting the significance of authority in ministry.
Instructions for the disciples' first mission include traveling light and relying on faith for provisions.
The importance of staying in one place until the mission is complete is emphasized.
The disciples are told to shake the dust off their feet as a testimony against those who do not welcome them.
The disciples' mission involves preaching repentance, driving out demons, and healing the sick.
The disciples return to Jesus daily, underscoring the importance of rest and reflection in ministry.
Despite the need for rest, the disciples' compassion leads them to continue ministering to the crowds.
Jesus' compassion for the crowd, likening them to sheep without a shepherd, is a model for the disciples.
The disciples are challenged to feed the 5,000, testing their faith and trust in Jesus' provision.
The multiplication of the loaves and fishes is a lesson in the power of faith and the role of the disciples in ministry.
The disciples distribute the food, demonstrating their active participation in the miracle.
The story of the loaves and fishes is a real-life example of ministry where resources are stretched by faith.
Ministry is described as a call to do what seems impossible, trusting in Jesus' guidance and provision.
The message concludes with an encouragement to develop faith, as illustrated by the speaker's own experiences.
Transcripts
[Music]
welcome back everyone to through the
word Mark chapter 6 today and it's time
for the disciples to get in the
game as you read through the gospels
it's easy to focus all your attention on
Jesus he is amazing Miracles teaching
compassion all amazing but don't miss
the story of the disciples they are well
ordinary but what they get to do wow now
thus far most of what they've gotten to
do is follow along with Jesus while he
does most of the work but Ministry was
never meant to be a spectator sport
these guys are in training preparation
but every training season must lead to
Game Time chapter six is game on now as
you read and I really hope you do keep
in mind that church is not a spectator
sport either neither's Bible reading
you're in training you have a calling
Jesus said pray for workers for the
Harvest not Watchers I'm praying that
you will be a worker now if you're not a
Believer yet that's okay but I do want
you to know the invitation is open
you're not invited to join an
institution you're called to a movement
so what did that mean for the disciples
they're about to find out in verse 7
calling the 12 to him he began to send
them out two by two and gave them
authority over impure Spirits these were
his instructions take nothing for the
journey except a staff no bread no bag
no money in your belts wear sandals but
not an extra shirt whenever you enter a
house stay there until you leave that
town and if any place will not welcome
you or listen to you leave that place
and Shake the Dust off your feet as a
testimony against them so there it is
simple instructions couple things to
notice here first Jesus sent them out
does your church focus more on bringing
new people in or sending you out and
which one do you see more in the Bible
second Jesus sent them in twos Ministry
has always been a team sport sometimes
TW sometimes more but working together
is key they will know us by our love for
each other third he gave them authority
authority is key read the Great
Commission carefully before Jesus said
go he gave us Authority then the
instructions take no extra provision no
backup no money not even bread just
trust their first mission was a lesson
in faith trust God to provide remember
without faith it's impossible to please
God but a question here did Jesus
instructions apply to Mission and
Ministry today should you go without
money or bread well maybe or maybe
jesus' other instructions apply in Luke
22 Jesus told them to bring a bag and
some money and to be prepared so which
is it you need to understand that
following God is an adventure and the
directions are not always the same
mission is not a formula or a recipe it
is following Jesus and being sent by
Jesus before you go make sure you hear
from Jesus and always trust God with or
without provision you have nothing
without faith so how'd it go verse 12
they went out and preached that people
should repent they drove out many demons
and anointed many sick people with oil
and healed them I like this it's pretty
simple Jesus told them to do it and they
did it preach drive out demons heal the
sick done it's amazing but Jesus said to
go so they went now let's jump to verse
30 the apostles gathered around Jesus
and reported to him all they had done
and taught they come back to Jesus every
day on Mission should end this way rest
with Jesus unfortunately for them it
wasn't exactly rest in verse 31 the
crowds showed up so many many people
that they couldn't even eat he said to
them come with me by yourselves to a
quiet place and get some rest now maybe
that's a word for you today come and get
some rest with Jesus life rarely gives
you a holiday especially Ministry life
the need never ends if you need rest and
you do you have to take it men's Retreat
family vacation personal getaway with
God I know I know if only it were that
easy sometimes the needs follow you
well the disciples had the same trouble
look at verse 32 they got away to a
solitary place but the crowd ran and got
there ahead of them so much for solitary
Jesus landed saw the large crowd and had
compassion they were like sheep without
a Shepherd sometimes you just help rest
can wait life still needs balance but it
needs compassion too well it got late
and the disciples came to Jesus so he
could send the people away to go eat now
we're about to read a familiar story but
it usually gets told as Jesus feeding
5,000 people but it's not Jesus not
alone pay attention here the disciples
say send them away to go eat and in
verse 37 Jesus answered you give them
something to eat do not miss this part
of the story this story is about the
disciples and what Jesus called them to
do you feed them but there's not enough
not nearly this need it would take
months to cover it we don't have the
money Lord and it's the middle of
nowhere now remember Jesus just sent
them out without money now it's testing
time will they get it will they trust 38
how many loaves do you have he asked go
and see when they found out they said
five and two fish clearly not enough
food not even close but watch carefully
who feeds the people when you read the
Bible step in and look around watch for
these Det details all the people sit
down in groups and in verse 41 taking
the Five Loaves and the two fish and
looking up to heaven he gave thanks and
broke the loaves then he gave them to
his disciples to distribute to the
people he also divided the two fish
among them all hold there pause the tape
when did the food get multiplied did
Jesus pray and suddenly there's a
ginormous bread pile I don't think so
Jesus handed each disciple part of a
Loaf and part of a fish and each
disciple walked towards a group of
several hundred hungry people now step
in their shoes look down small plate
look up hundreds of people but Jesus
said you feed them so you feed them
verse 42 they all ate and were satisfied
and the disciples picked up 12
basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and
fish the number of the men who had eaten
was
5,000 I have to say I have heard heard
many real life Loaves and Fishes stories
from friends in Ministry Hurricane
Relief work in the South feeding the
poor in Mexico and countless more
sometimes a truck shows up out of
nowhere sometimes a small Supply just
keeps going out genuine Miracles but
they're always in the midst of meeting a
big need they're always in Ministry
Ministry is a call to do something that
you cannot do you don't have the money
you don't have the time you don't have
the skills but Jesus said go I learned a
long time ago I am not enough I will
never be enough about six years back I
was on the mission field a young Pastor
short on time short on money but long on
ambition for Christ I read this chapter
and I wrote down in my journal I do not
have the time nor the resources that are
necessary to be the pastor that I want
to be so I am determined to have the
faith so how about you do you have what
it takes to help all these people no
good me neither let's get to
it thanks for joining us for today's
quick audio guide and remember faith
comes by hearing and hearing through the
word
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