When Mark records the high gear beginning of Jesus' ministry in Mark 1, he includes the nutshell of Jesus' method,
Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, and saying'
"The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." 1:14,15
Method: "Proclaiming"
Proclaiming was to "herald loudly." Jesus was not timid or shy or ashamed of the gospel he proclaimed. He HERALDED it. Are you ashamed of the gospel? Jesus knew this was the glad tidings of God himself, the good news that lost hell-bound rebels against the universal KING have been given a way out from under the judgment they deserve. Paul wrote, "I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes" Romans 1:16.
Method: "Urgency"
"The kingdom of God is at hand." There is good news but you don't have forever to put it off or think about it. Today is the day of salvation. Turn from your sin and trust in the Savior. The offer of free forgiveness is being held out to you, don't delay to grab onto it with your whole heart!! Tomorrow is NOT guaranteed to you. Right now is given to you as a gift. You are hearing the summons of the KING, respond! Don't turn down this infinite offer of love.
Do you share Jesus' urgency with family and friends?
May God make us more like the urgent, heralding Jesus.
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In John 7:37 it is written that Jesus stood and said in a "LOUD" voice...
I often wonder how loud it was, I assume it was load enough for everyone in the general area to hear. I seems to me we are at best whispering the same words today.
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