Jesus brings revelation of God’s plan to the Disciples. Beginning From Moses and From All the Prophets Luke 24:25–35 LEB These disciples were walking with Jesus but did not recognize him, they were so sure he was dead. Even as…
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Truly This Man Was God’s Son
God’s Plan is revealed as Jesus gives up His life. The Curtain of the Temple Was Torn in Two Mark 15:33–41 LEB As Jesus was going through the final hours, Mark 15:33 “darkness came over the whole land”. He experienced…
Are You The Christ?
He Is The One Mk 14:43–52 A mob showed up ready to fight, but this was not the time for swords or clubs or opposition. As it says in John 18:10–11 (LEB) Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew…
Know That He Is Near
The One Who Endures to The End Mk 13:9–13 There will be times when we stand accused, as Jesus was, accused as the disciples were. And these times are for us to be “a witness to them”. People often quote…
Sit at My Right Hand
He is God of the Living Mk 12:18–27 We make a mistake when we apply our experience in this world to the way God’s Kingdom operates. Marriage and procreation are earthly activities. These Sadduccees didn’t believe in the resurrection so…
My House, A House of Prayer
Why Are You Doing This? Mk 11:1–11 This trip to Jerusalem by Jesus and his disciples was not accidental, or just because it was time for the Passover (commemorating the Exodus from Egypt)1. Jesus was fulfilling prophecy given in Zechariah…
Who Can Be Saved?
Everyone Will be Salted With Fire Mark 9:42–50 Mark 9:42 says whoever causes one of these little ones who believes in me to sin, … And, I am sure he was talking literally about how we treat children. Certainly, we…
You Give Them To Eat
He Had Compassion On Them Mk 6:30–37 When John’s disciple came to Jesus, he took them to find a private place to rest. When someone we are close to dies, we feel grief, and it is good for us to…
Don’t Be Afraid, Only Believe
Not everyone receives the words of Jesus, those that do, are healed. Go in Peace and Be Well Mk 5:21–34 A ruler of the synagogue implored Jesus, come for my daughter! And Jesus, because of his request, went with him.…
What Have I To Do With You
Jesus speaks in parables, but it isn’t to hide the truth from His followers. Nothing Secret Mk 4:21–29 Mk 4:23 is often quoted, “If anyone has ears to hear” and Jesus also says “Take care what you hear”. In God’s…
You Are The Son of God
The gospel of Mark continues showing the work of Jesus, the Son of God. Fasting Mk 2:18–22 Fasting is an important part of our Christian walk. It isn’t to punish us or deprive us. Fasting draws us closer to God…
God’s Power, God’s Will, God’s Direction
The gospel of Mark introduces the Kingdom of God, Jesus, and God’s will. Prepare the Way Mk 1:1–8 Preparing the way of the Lord continues to be one aspect of our Christian walk. We are often the voice preparing people…