Today we arrive at a very significant moment in Mark's gospel. Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ. Yet the disciples - including Peter - still aren't clearly seeing who Jesus…
The accounts of Jesus calming a storm and healing a demon-possessed man have some interesting things in common. They press us to think about how we can experience God's peace…
Jesus follows his first major parable with a series of short parables involving a lamp, a measure, seed sown and a mustard tree. We consider how they all work together…
Today we consider Jesus' condemnation of the scribes who accused Him of doing the work of the devil. We also consider what it means that Jesus welcomes us to join…
As word gets out about Jesus' healings, a great crowd comes to him. But Jesus is not merely looking for fans who are impressed by His powers. Jesus withdraws to…
Here we see Jesus heal both a leper and a paralytic. Then He calls a new disciple, Levi the tax collector. As religious leaders question Jesus for spending time with…
Taking a look at the beginning of Mark's gospel, we look at how the coming of Jesus is predicted and pleasing to God. We look at how Jesus perseveres and…
We take a close look at the names given to our Lord and Savior in Isaiah 9:2-7: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace
Even when God's people are dangerously divided, God's promise to be with His people still stands. We will consider this principle from Isaiah 7 in four parts: God's people divided,…
As we enter into the season of Advent, we consider that the light of Jesus' incarnation shines throughout the Bible.