Hosanna in the Highest!
Summary
Jesus finally arrives in Jerusalem with great excitement, but enters the temple in a very unexpected way.
Mark 11:1-11
Great Servant
Summary
Jesus gets serious about the cost of following Him. We do not live sacrificially because it is the best ethic, but because we love our Savior and want to be like Him.
Mark 10:32-45
The Rich Young Man
Summary
Jesus exposes how a person can have assurance of salvation.
Mark 10:17-31
Easter - Eternal Joy
Summary
The resurrection initiated a number of incredible realities for every person who trusts in Jesus for life. These are just a few.
Romans 8:31-39
Christ, the Unfailing Husband
Summary
Jesus speaks hard words about divorce and beautiful words about marriage. Single or married, let us have childlike faith.
Mark 10:1-16
Disciples of the Kingdom
Summary
A series of vignettes where Jesus expands the meaning of discipleship and His Kingdom. The Kingdom is far more inclusive and valuable than the disciples understood.
Mark 9:30-50
A Strong Savior
Summary
The bridge between human inadequacy and Christ’s sufficiency is faith.
Mark 9:14-29
The Transfiguration
Summary
The veil is removed, and the glory of Jesus is revealed. Mark 9:2-13
The Cross Ahead
Summary
Jesus predicts His death and talks about how discipleship and self-denial are linked. Mark 8:31-9:1
The Mark of the Yeast
Summary
Jesus' disciples often struggled to understand His parables, teachings and questions because He was speaking of spiritual matters and their minds were fixated on the physical world. Themes of striving for power and comfort in this world are things that our Lord would warn us about: "Watch out! Beware!". Mark 8:10-21.
Prayer for Boldness
Summary
A prayer that shook a city; an exhortation to pray. Acts 4:23-31.
The Cost of Discipleship
Summary
A disciples of Jesus depends on Jesus for everything. A disciple of Jesus sacrifices everything for the sake of the gospel. Mark 6:7-31.
Faith and the Great Physician
Summary
The faith of Jairus, whose daughter dies, and an unknown woman are healed by the Savior. Mark 5:21-43.