10/5/24: Mark 11

Keys of the Kingdom

Mark: Short, condensed gospel; Gospel of the Kingdom; Corban of Herod; Leaven?; Preparing for famine; Bondage of Egypt; Flooding; Saving yourself?; Dead Sea Scrolls; Nicodemus; Trusting knowledge vs Holy Spirit; Christian persecution; Charity alone in Pure Religion; Taking care of parents; Mark 10:42 Explaining kingdom of God; Jews?; Christ as king; "Son of God"; Temples; Lying to Holy Spirit; Doctrine; "No king but Caesar; Charity only; Mark 11:1; Where two ways met; Mt 21:2; Proclaiming Christ as king; John 12:13; Plotting to kill Jesus; Baptism; Death of Liberty; Doctrines of men; Lack of hearing the Gospel; Bankrupt governments of men; Tables of the moneychangers; Violent Jesus?; Moneychangers = porters of the temple = gatekeepers; Nicene council; Constantine's doctrine new rules; Freewill sacrifice?; Public religion; Understanding the Gospel of the kingdom; "Tables" = "trapeza" = bank; who can fire moneychangers?; Bill Clinton's firing of Federal judges; Why Christ was crucified; "Vessel"; Denying benefits; "Den of thieves"; Social Security; "Eucharist" = Thanksgiving; Praying in faith; Wish fulfilment; Will of the father; Forgiveness of trespasses; Freedom requires coming together; Agreeing with Christ; His Holy Church; Counterfeit Holy Spirit; Christ's authority/liberty/right to choose; Righteous king of peace; "Melchizedek"; Humility; Repentance; Righteousness; Discerning poison; NOW is the time to start seeking His kingdom and righteousness.