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In the passage before us, Jesus cursed a fig tree and overturned tables. These are abnormal behaviors by Jesus. When we consider the fig tree, we are perplexed. Jesus did not customarily use miraculous power in destructive ways, but in ways that led to healing, feeding, deliverance, and resurrection. Jesus was about giving life.
Read moreIn our last study in Mark, we followed Jesus as he neared his death in Jerusalem at the time of the Passover feast. The disciples were afraid and amazed at Jesus' determination (Mark 10:32). As they traveled with Jesus, so did the crowds. They flocked around Jesus. And the time of Jesus' cross grew near.
Read moreLuke wrote the book of Acts, and he started it this way: "In the first book...I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach," (Acts 1:1, ESV). Luke knew Jesus' mission had begun with his life, death, burial, and resurrection -- but that he is still on his mission. His cross saves, and now he urges his church on by his Spirit, that we might engage in his mission.
Our story begins with a man desperate for Jesus. The other gospels tell us he was a young local ruler.
Read moreSunday Outline: Follow #30 -- Mark 10:13-16 -- Kingdom Kids
Read moreSunday Outline — Follow #28 -- Mark 9:30-50 -- An Inner, Holy Salt (Mark 9:30-50)
Read moreOur episode today provides a major contrast with the glory of the mount of transfiguration. On the mountain, the power of the kingdom of God was on display. In this valley, the power of the kingdom of Satan was on display.
Read moreActs 27 — When All Hope Is Lost (Sunday Gathering)
Read moreSunday Sermon Notes: Follow #24 -- Mark 8:27-33 -- Who Is This Man?
Read moreTeaching Outline — Follow #23 -- Mark 8:1-26 -- Shaped By Jesus
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