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The Trouble With Tradition
Our title is The Trouble with Tradition, and we will look at Mark 7, where the Pharisees confront Jesus about His disciples not washing their hands. Jesus uses this moment to get to the heart of the matter, their hearts.
Sent Into the Storm
All of us face storms in life. They come in the form of illness or disease, broken relationships, a crisis of faith, the death of a loved one, and so on. These storms can destroy our faith or strengthen it. Much depends on our response.
Does Jesus Care?
As J Mark reads Mark 6, note the times Jesus noticed and cared for the needs of those around Him. Our title is “Does Jesus Care?” and we will look at three ways Jesus cared for those close to him.
The Lord’s Messenger
Today, our passage from Mark is one of those more complex passages. It prompts the question: why God? As I am sure you know, that is a difficult question, and we won’t answer it directly, but there are some lessons we can learn from the death of John the Baptist. This story is found in Mark 6. Please turn there if you can, and J Mark will guide us through the lesson.
A Disciple’s Commission - Part 2
Today, we will complete the lesson we began last time on the Disciples Commission. We are examining the story in which Jesus sends out the 12 disciples two by two. These lessons have three points: delegated authority, delineated simplicity, and defined responsibility. We will finish today’s lesson with the last two. In case you missed it, we discussed the authority Jesus gives to His followers. Today, we will conclude delineated simplicity, meaning that Jesus precisely described what they needed. Also, note the defined responsibility: Jesus setting the boundaries and limits of what they were to do.
A Disciple’s Commission - Part 1
Today, we look at the first part of a two-part teaching. It is in Mark 6, where Jesus sends out the 12, two by two. Imagine how this must have felt for them; they were expected to go out without Jesus and do the things He did. I am sure this was an essential stage in their discipleship training. Let’s go now with J Mark and learn together about the disciples' commission.
Amazing Unbelief
Hello, and welcome. It is a privilege to open the Word and study it with you. In scripture, there are many examples of what we should do and the kind of people we should be. As God’s servants, we desire to please our master; we live for the day when we will hear him say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” However, not everything given in the Bible is an example of what to do; sometimes the story presented is an example of what we should not do. Today we have such a story. Please learn from Mark 6 and do not respond as the people in Jesus’ hometown did.
Don’t Be Afraid, Just Believe
It is so good to be with you again today. We are honored to be here and consider it a privilege to look into the Word of God with you. We believe Jesus was fully human and fully God. This is not something we can easily explain or understand, but His life shows He was God. Who else could control the weather, and who else holds power over all spiritual forces? Today, we will look at two examples of Jesus healing people: one in which he heals a person after 12 years of illness, and the other in which he brings a person back to life.
Going to the Dark Side - Part 2
Thank you so much for being there for part two of “Going to the Dark Side.” As followers of Jesus, we recognize the reality of both the spiritual and physical realms and exalt Jesus as King of both. All followers of Christ also know that a spiritual battle is raging. Satan is fighting for souls. In John 10, Jesus tells us Satan comes to steal, kill, and destroy. The spiritual battle we are in is intense and real. We must always be on guard and fight. I encourage you, never give up, always be vigilant.
Going to the Dark Side - Part 1
Today, in our lesson, Jesus shows us that he is the King of kings. This includes the spiritual realm. All angels and demons know Jesus is their King and treat him as such. Let’s go with Jesus to the Gadarenes and learn together. J Mark won’t finish this lesson today, but next time there will be part two of this engaging lesson. Turn now to Mark 5 and follow along as J Mark reads this story.