This morning we continue in our study of Mark’s prologue which gives us a sneak peek into the main themes Mark is seeking to proclaim about Jesus. The question we are left asking is how will we respond to this truth we see about Jesus?
This morning we continue in our study of Mark’s prologue which gives us a sneak peek into the main themes Mark is seeking to proclaim about Jesus. The question we are left asking is how will we respond to this truth we see about Jesus?
When explanations are few and far between; how does that affect our willingness to walk by faith? Abraham was no different than us in that he struggled to obey but the encouraging fact is that even though he doubted and at times failed in pretty big ways, that didn’t negate the reality of his faith.…
Most of us like to know in advance the plan we can expect to experience in whatever setting we find ourselves. Whether that’s the plans for summer, the plans for college, or the plans for this evening we want to know the details. But what happens when the One we say we trust with our…
While we like the ease of shopping on the internet, the main drawback is that we can’t replicate actually seeing and touching the product. As our author transitions to chapter 11, he does so with the desire to offer some actual “see and feel” illustrations of faith in action. May these expressions of faith serve…
Last week we were challenged by the faith these believers possessed which translated into joyfully experiencing the plundering of their property. How did they get to this place in their faith? Our author in chapter 11 details for us the nature of this faith which produces such radical love. May God produce this same faith…
As tragedy and trouble come our way how are we able to maintain right thinking and actions when everything in us is saying run, run, run! This morning our author recounts for us a trying episode in the lives of his audience and reminds us of the steps to maintain our strength and trust in…
This morning we come to the fourth warning section in this letter. It serves as a sharp contrast to the glories of Christ and is meant to awaken us out of our slumber of dishonor through habitual disobedience. May God use this to bring about the correction we need in our thinking and actions for…
The testimony of a changed life is an amazing witness to the power of the gospel. On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the underlying foundation that makes possible this transformation – Jesus’ resurrection and victory over sin’s power and penalty for all who repent and believe. this morning we will be challenged to live out our…
As we continue in chapter 9 this morning, we see that the author continues to pile up the ways in which the New Covenant is the better covenant. May our hearts stir with greater and greater praise of our Savior as we consider the glorious ways in which He has provided for His people.
For many, thinking about or creating a will is something they put off doing because it reminds them of just how fragile life really is. This isn’t the case for our author. In fact, he uses the analogy of a will as he further develops his argument regarding the superiority of Jesus. May God give us wisdom as we consider the relevance to our lives today.