Look up 1 Tim 4:15, 2 Tim 1:6, and 2 Pet 3:18. In your own words, describe what these verses are calling us to do. Are you currently growing the “grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus …
Look up 1 Tim 4:15, 2 Tim 1:6, and 2 Pet 3:18. In your own words, describe what these verses are calling us to do. Are you currently growing the “grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus …
Unstuck: Learning to Move Forward Amidst Life’s Struggles Hebrews 12:1-2 says “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run …
He Has Risen! Mark records three separate occasions that Jesus announced to his disciples that he would die and on the third day rise (c.f. Mark 8:31, Mark 9:30, 10:34). It’s not clear exactly what his disciples thought of these …
My God, My God Why Have You Forsaken Me? This week we consider the final moments of Jesus’ life as he is hung on the cross. We are reminded that Christ crucified is a “stumbling block to the Jews and …
The Shame of the Cross The writers of the New Testament in general, and Mark in particular, make no attempt to sensationalize the suffering and death of Jesus. As horrendous as the suffering of Jesus was, the Bible does not …
He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate Having been condemned by the Jewish ruling authorities Jesus is now handed over the Roman authorities, which in this case is led my one man, Pontius Pilate. Even for those who are not intimately familiar …
The Breaking of Peter Since the days of the early church, it has been commonly held that Peter was the primary (human) source for Mark as he wrote his gospel. This seems quite plausible as we have such a well-rounded …
A Clash of Kingdoms Jesus’ betrayal at the kiss of Judas is the darkest moment yet in Mark’s Gospel. What it signifies is not a personality conflict, or a lapse of judgment on Judas’ on behalf, but rather the …
I have been a bit under the weather this week and have asked Pastor Dave to fill the pulpit this Sunday. Below is his blog to accompany this week’s sermon. — Pastor Billy Under the Broom Tree 1 King …