Mark 1c Ministry in Motion Mark 1:20-45 II. Jesus begins His earthly ministry. (Continued) D. Jesus teaches with authority and casts out demons. (21-28) 1 Samuel 16:23 NKJV 23 And so it was, whenever the spirit from God was upon Saul, that David would take a harp and play it with his hand. Then Saul would become refreshed and well, and the distressing spirit would depart from him.[1] Matthew 12:43-46 NKJV 43 “When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest, and finds none. 44 Then he says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ And when he comes, he finds it empty, swept, and put in order. 45 Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. So shall it also be with this wicked generation.”[i] E. After Jesus restores our lives, we are to serve Him. (29-31) F. Jesus continues healing into the night. (32-34) G. Ministry must be driven by prayer. (35-39) H. Ministry goes where nobody else is willing to go. (40-45) Revelation 21:5 NKJV 5 Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.”[ii] [i] The New King James Version (Mt 12:43–45). (1982). Thomas Nelson. [ii] The New King James Version (Re 21:5). (1982). Thomas Nelson.