Trusting Jesus is not achieved simply by head-knowledge. Trust isn’t fully achieved until we experience his perfect faithfulness in spite of our betrayals of him. Yet when we taste His …
Jesus Confronts Spiritual Abuse (Mark 11:12-25)
Nobody likes to be tricked. It is frustrating to receive another email from a “prince” in a foreign country wanting to leave you his fortune. Even more, it is infuriating …
The Mess of Expectations (Luke 2:21-40)
‘Expect the worst and you won’t be disappointed’ is a motto many live by because they’ve been disappointed so many times. Waiting in expectation, only to be let down and …
Who Can Be Saved? (Mark 10:13-31)
Do you like to feel weak, helpless, and lacking? Of course not! We all would much rather be rich, strong, and respected. We want to achieve these things, and for …
Marriage & Divorce (Mark 10:1-12)
Is it permissible to get a divorce? Is it possible/acceptable to find a way out of marriage? Jesus was asked this question as a test and answered by recovering God’s …
The Cost of Discipleship (Mark 9:30-50)
Following Jesus takes some unexpected turns, the most socking being that “it isn’t all about me.” Instead, trues disciples follow Jesus’ example of suffering, service, and purity at the cost …
When Weak Faith is Strong (Mark 9:14-29)
Strong faith in a weak savior is nothing. The beginning of true faith realizes that even the weakest faith in Jesus is stronger than any faith in yourself or something …
True Discipleship: Taking Up the Cross (Mark 8:31-38)
Here is a common problem among all followers of Jesus – we create a Christ (idol) we want to follow instead of following the true Christ. This has serious implications. …
Seeing Jesus (Mark 8:22-30)
Who do you say Jesus is? The Gospel of Mark has been building to the answer to this question. Up to this point, the disciples have not really understood Jesus. …
Do You Not Yet Understand? (Mark 8:1-21)
“I find your lack of faith…disturbing.” Darth Vader made the phrase popular, but it may be better attributed to Jesus. At the low point of Jesus’ earthly ministry, when like …