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Apr 2025
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The Road to Calvary - Day 1: A Movement ...

Living on the Edge
About this episode

We have all sung the powerful words of the hymn, "I have decided to follow Jesus." The melody resonates, and the sentiment rings true, but the question lingers: What does it actually look like to walk in Jesus' footsteps? In this program, our Bible teacher, Chip Ingram, gets to the root of that question as he begins his study in the Gospel of Mark. Join him as he examines Jesus’ life and ministry, revealing the profound implications of His sacrifice and the radical call to follow Him wholeheartedly.

Main Points

Do you have a synthetic or authentic relationship with Jesus?

Examining the Gospel of Mark:

Keys of the Four Gospels:

  • Matthew: King of Israel focus; Jewish believers audience
  • Mark: Servant of Jehovah focus; Roman believers audience
  • Luke: Son of Man focus; Greek believers audience
  • John: Son of God focus; unbelieving world audience

Mark Introduction: Mark 1:1-13

  • The beginning of the gospel

Preparing Jesus as "the Way": Mark 1:2-8

Jesus' baptism: Mark 1:9-11

Jesus' temptation: Mark 1:12-13

Broadcast Resource Additional Resource Mentions About Chip Ingram

Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.

About Living on the Edge

Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus.

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