February 2021
Turning Point
Peter’s confession in Mark 8 is the turning point in the gospel. The decision to follow Jesus and be baptized in His name can be the turning point in ours.
What Is Clean?
In Mark 7, a question about tradition gives Jesus the opportunity to teach about the need for clean and pure hearts.
Hard Times
Before sending His disciples out two by two, Jesus prepares them for the difficulties ahead. Each of us will face hard times, but God will equip us and guide us through them.
January 2021
Forever Changed
At the end of Mark 4, Jesus leaves the crowd and heads across the lake. After stilling the storm He comes to the other side only to be immediately confronted by a demon possessed man. After his encounter with Jesus, the man is forever changed and cannot wait tell others about it. Will we tell […]
Storms
Even though the experienced fishermen on the boat are fearful because of the storm, Jesus is sleeping peacefully. He knows that His power is greater than the storm, and He wants us to trust that His power is greater than our storms.
United
Many of the people who encountered Jesus in Mark 3 had their minds made up about Him beforehand. Those who met Him with a willingness to learn had their lives changed. What are you looking for when you encounter Jesus?
Not What They Expected
Throughout Mark 2 the people who encountered Jesus saw him do unexpected things for unexpected people at unexpected times. This was a challenge for them. Sometimes we can still be challenged when God does not take the action we expect. We should learn to trust Him because He understands what we need.
December 2020
Straight Paths
This week we begin a new series on the Gospel of Mark. Unlike the other gospels, Mark jumps right into the story of Jesus. Mark has an urgency about telling the story. We should have that same urgency to tell His story today.
Prayers from the Cross
Since prayer is a regular practice of Jesus throughout His life, it should come as no surprise that it is a significant part of what He says from the cross. His three prayers from the cross should serve as examples to us.