, leading up to Sunday, March 21st Jesus has shown many signs to the disciples, leading them to realize who He is. Peter has just said confirmed his faith by declaring, Jesus, “You are the Messiah!” Now, everything pivots in the storyline! Now that they realize who He is, Jesus begins to teach them about […]
Lessons about Faith
, leading up to Sunday, March 14 The Gospel of Mark continues providing quick hits, story after story, after story about Jesus. In chapter 8:1-26, Mark records four stories meant to lead people to faith while continuing to show compassion. Bible Reading: Mark 8:1-26 Consider and discuss these questions: Great teachers use repetition. Since Jesus […]
Dealing with Unbelief – Pt 2
, leading up to Sunday, February 28th. Mark continues his recording of events where Jesus dealt with the unbelief of the people. In chapter 6, verses 30-56, Jesus deals with the unbelief of His chosen Apostles. That’s right, those who believed enough to begin following Jesus had yet more to believe. Be encouraged to believe […]
Dealing with Unbelief – Pt 1
Leading up Sunday, February 21st , Mark’s gospel moves from recording four definitive victories of Jesus to the one thing He cannot overcome: unbelief. Many people were amazed, even astonished at the words and works of Jesus, however, there were those who never moved from having their attention captured to have their hearts filled with […]
Jesus is the Victor!
Leading up to Sunday, February 14th , In this week’s reading, Mark records four events where danger, demons, and disease are front and center in the lives of people. How Jesus handles these events continues to reveal He is the Son of God. Can Jesus have victor over these three? Bible Reading: Mark 4:35-5:34 Consider […]
Parables and Their Purpose
– Leading up to Sunday, February, 7th. Mark introduces us to a new word in chapter three, verse 23: parables. Parables were powerful teaching tools in the hands of Jesu, the Master teacher. Though these stories are about everyday things, they pierce our hearts with spiritual truths. This week’s reading contains four parables in a […]
Selection. Division. Inclusion.
Faith@Home Leading up to Sunday, January 31st , Jesus is on a mission to preach the good news of God’s kingdom and call all men everywhere to repent. Crowds are flocking to Him but in chapter 3 Jesus called 12 of them into a specific role—to be his Apostles. These 12 would join Jesus in […]
Jesus is the Lord
Faith@Home Leading up to Sunday, January 24th , As Mark writes to show us the person and ministry of Jesus, we see Him facing questions and opposition from the religious leaders of the day, the Pharisees. This week’s Bible reading, contemplation, and questions are focused on the second half of chapter two and the first […]
Jesus Heals to Prove Something
leading up to Sunday, January 17 , The gospel writer Mark is writing to a non-Jewish audience. He wanted the Romans as well as others all to come to know and trust in Jesus. To do this, he wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to provide the words and actions of Jesus that […]
God’s Son has Authority
Leading up to Sunday, January 10th , Mark is writing to provide proofs that Jesus is the Son of God. It would seem likely that if God were to send His Son into the world, He would also give Him authority to carry out matters on His behalf. BIBLE READINGS – Here is the passage to […]