The End of the Age
Summary
The end of the age occurred at the fall of the Temple in 70 AD. God’s unshakable kingdom is growing to fill the whole earth; populated by a people from every tribe, tongue, and nation.
Mark 13:24-37
The Abomination of Desolation
Summary
God’s judgements are poured out on Israel in 70 AD. Every word of prophecy is a mercy for the church.
Mark 13:14-23
Signs of the End
Summary
The disciples ask when the Temple will be destroyed. Everything that follows is an answer. The disciples were living in the End Times.
Mark 13:1-13
The Christ and the Cost
Summary
Jesus is the Savior of the world; not the religious leaders and not the ritualistic system centered in the Temple. Accepting Jesus as Savior means laying down everything in this life.
Mark 12:35-44
No Higher Authority
Summary
All opposition is silenced by the wisdom and authority of Jesus. Jesus is the love that comes
Mark 12:18-34
Jesus on Trial
Summary
Jesus stands as the new covenant in the midst of the old covenant. We see that to deny God is to try to be god.
Mark 11:27 - 12:12
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.