If we know that Jesus died on the cross and was raised from death, what comes next? We must proceed to Christ’s ascension to heaven, or else we have an…
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,…
Some signs can be helpful, others not so much, but the signs Jesus gives us are vitally important! In Mark 8, Jesus gave two miraculous signs for one purpose:…
As we make our way through the Book of Mark in the Bible, the theme of compassion has jumped off the pages of Scripture and into the forefront of God's…
Ever wonder why we do some of the things we do? Where do we pick up the traditions we hold and practice? In Mark 7, the religious leaders encounter Jesus…
Compassion is more than being able to relate to someone's feeling or circumstance. According to Jesus, compassion is seeing someone's need and being dedicated to meet it. See Jesus teach…
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…
Mark records four events in succession where danger, demons, and disease, and death are front and center in the lives of people. When confronted with these things, Jesus proves victorious!…
Mark introduces us to a unique style of teaching used by Jesus: parables! Parables were powerful teaching tools in the hands of Jesus, but, what is a parable? Why do…
Jesus calls Levi (a.k.a. Matthew) to follow Him, but what does that truly mean? In Mark 2 we are challenged by the reality that many people claim to know Jesus…