Sunday Sermon: The Ministry of Christ 03—Luke 4:31-44—Authority
Read moreArchival Post: Steward God's Gift
Steward God's Gift
Archival Post
According to Peter, everyone with a gift in the church has something to offer the others in the church. This is particularly impressive when you think of the original recipients of Peter's letter.
Read moreJesus' Transfiguration Initiated an Important Conference (Mark 9:4-13)
Jesus' Transfiguration Initiated an Important Conference
(Mark 9:4-13)
This meeting on the mountaintop was an encouraging preview, but it was also an important conference. Jesus met there with Moses and Elijah. It had been centuries since both men walked the earth. Supernaturally, however, they met with Jesus on his mountain. (6 Minutes/1400 Words)
Read moreJesus' Transfiguration Offered an Encouraging Preview (Mark 9:1-3)
Jesus' Transfiguration Offered an Encouraging Preview
(Mark 9:1-3)
In response to the disciples' confession and this new teaching about his death and resurrection, Jesus took three of his men to a mountaintop. Though we don't know the exact location of this event, it seems likely to be one of Mt. Hermon's peaks, around 9,000 feet in elevation. The other gospels tell us he went there to pray, and, as was their custom, they slept while he cried out to God. (5 Minutes/1100 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: Slave Shipped
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Peter said, They promise freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption.
Read moreThe Attractiveness of Following Christ (Mark 8:34)
The Attractiveness of Following Christ
(Mark 8:34)
I must start today's article by reminding you of our place in the gospel of Mark. Mark had begun his book by revealing Jesus' identity: he is the Christ, the Son of God (Mark 1:1), and in the first eight chapters of his gospel, Mark shows us the beauty of Jesus' life. No one in the book had confessed Jesus to be the Christ, the long-awaited Messiah, the descendent of David, who would vanquish Israel's enemies and bring in an everlasting kingdom. (5 Minutes/1300 Words)
Read moreWho Is This Man?—Jesus Is the Christ Who Had To Die for Us. (Mark 8:30–33)
Who Is This Man?Jesus Is the Christ Who Had To Die for Us
(Mark 8:30–33)
The whole book of Mark has built up to this moment. The first words of the book tell us Jesus is the Christ. But, as we read through Mark, we learn that no one knows. And now, finally, the disciples now. (6 Minutes/1500 Words)
Read moreWho Is This Man?—Jesus Is The Christ (Mark 8:27-29)
Who Is This Man?Jesus Is The Christ
(Mark 8:27-29)
As readers of Mark's gospel, we already know. Mark used his first words to introduce us to Jesus. His first words were: *"The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God"* (Mark 1:1). (8 Minutes/2000 Words)
Read moreFly 05 — Galatians 2:17-21 — Gospel Life
Sunday Sermon: Fly 05 — Galatians 2:17-21 — Gospel Life
Read moreFly 04 — Galatians 2:11-16 — Live In Step With The Gospel
Sunday Sermon: Fly 04 — Galatians 2:11-16 — Live In Step With The Gospel
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