Mark 10:46-52 “Eyes to See”
In the final story of “Act 2” in Mark’s Gospel, we encounter Bartimaeus, who, although physically blind, has greater insight into who Jesus is than the disciples who have spent the last 3 years with Jesus. A poor, blind beggar proves to be more of the ideal disciple than those closest to Jesus! Through the example of Bartimaeus, we can better learn what it means to follow Jesus.
Mark 10:32-45 “The Road To Greatness”
What does it mean to be great? Jesus teaches his disciples another lesson on discipleship after James and John make a request that has more significance than they realize. If they want to be great in the kingdom, they have to walk the path of humility. A path that leads to the cross.
Mark 10:13-31 “Kingdom Postures”
In Mark 10:13-31, Mark gives us two stories– a story of children and a story about a wealthy and righteous man. Seemingly unrelated, Jesus uses these two encounters to teach his disciples and us once again about His Kingdom. Specifically, in these passages, we see two different postures people display toward the Kingdom of God. One posture ensures the reception of His Kingdom, while the other posture ensures the rejection of His Kingdom.
Mark 10:1-12 “God’s Good Design”
What does marriage have to do with discipleship? In Mark 10:1-12 Jesus is confronted once again by the Pharisees who are trying to get him killed. They ask him a question about the allowance of divorce in the law. Jesus responds with a question and then eventually gives an answer that they were not expecting. Jesus both exposes the hardness of their hearts and shows that they have completely missed God’s heart in marriage.
Mark 9:14-29 “The Power of Dependent Faith”
As Christians, we experience highs and lows as we seek to faithfully follow Jesus. In Mark 9:14-29, Jesus descends from the heights of the Mount of Transfiguration down into the shadowy valley of ordinary life where He is met by faithless disciples, a desperate father, and a demon-possessed boy. Through it all Jesus teaches His disciples the necessity and power of dependent faith.
Mark 9:2-13 “The Transfiguration”
Jesus’ Transfiguration is perhaps one of the most well-known stories from the gospels. Yet, its purpose is not always clear. In today’s message, we will consider four purposes for Jesus’ transfiguration.
Mark 8:27-9:1 “The Unexpected Cost of Discipleship”
In the middle of the Gospel of Mark, Peter makes his great confession that Jesus is the Christ. Jesus explains to His disciples what it means for the Son of Man to be the Christ, and His disciples are scandalized. It turns out that Jesus is not the savior they expected, but He is exactly the Savior they needed.
Mark 8:1-26 “Kingdom Expectations”
In Mark’s gospel, we are learning about who Jesus is. However, in chapter 8, we see that the Pharisees and the disciples are blind to who Jesus is. They do not understand why he came and what the messiah has to do in order to save his people.
Mark 7:24-37 “Approaching God”
Throughout Mark’s Gospel, the recurrent question is, “Who is Jesus?” Everyone agrees He is unique, but opinions vary widely when it comes to rightly identifying who Jesus is. Who Jesus is, determines how people approach Him. In Mark 7:24-37, we are introduced to two stories of people approaching Jesus. The first is a Syrophoenician woman with a demon-possessed daughter. The second is a deaf-mute man from the Decapolis. Both are Gentiles, and both of them, ironically, approach Jesus rightly.
Mark 7:1-23 “Getting to the Heart of Cleanliness”
Religion can’t save us. Religion can’t cleanse us because we have a relational problem. Our hearts are broken, stained, and defiled. What we need is more than quick fixes, laws, and behavior modification. What we need is new hearts.
Mark 6:45-56 “A Ghost at Sea”
This story addresses the heart that needs to see Jesus in the storm. Often, the next step in belief comes through experiencing the peace only God can bring in a God-ordained storm.
Mark 6:30-44 “The Good Shepherd”
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Mark 6:14-29 “Middle Ground?”
Message DetailsPassage: Mark 6:14-29 Can I be neutral toward the Kingdom? Neutrality is actually antagonism. Neutrality is really moral corruption. Neutrality does not last forever. King Herod is an interesting figure in the gospel narrative. When we read about his...
Mark 6:1-13 “Unbelief and the Kingdom”
Unbelief is the primary enemy of the Kingdom. Ultimately, it is the foundation of all sin. As God’s Kingdom people, do we know what to do when encountering unbelief? What about when it takes root in our own hearts?
Mark 5:21-43 “A Greater Physician”
In Mark, we are given a grand portrait of who Jesus is. In this narrative, we have two women. One who has been afflicted for 12 years and another who has died at the age of 12.