We all need the solemn warning of Luke 9:62, and this particular study is specially designed to warn us from taking any course which will bring dishonour upon the NAME of our Lord and unhappiness into our lives. John Mark stands out on the pages of the New Testament as a great character- but he did "turn back"; however, from that position of spiritual relapse he "turned again" and was a most useful servant of the Lord and one whose ministry the apostle Paul valued tremendously (2 Tim. 4:11). Let us gather up the scripture allusions to this man, whose Hebrew name was John and whose Roman name was Mark (or Marcus).
I. JOHN MARK WAS GREATLY FAVOURED IN HIS YOUTH.
A. His mother was a Christian.
We read in Acts 12:12 that the saints met for prayer in her home. He must of had constant contact with many of God's servants. Picture that prayer meeting and those who would of attended it (Acts 12:12) - Peter, in particular, and later on, Paul.
B. He was brought up in a godly home.
He had been brought up according to Ephesians 6:4, and 2 Tim.3:15 was true of him - look up Proverbs 22:6.
More to come
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