Mark closes his gospel in a peculiar but purposeful fashion to highlight Christ's death and leave us with an important question.
The Son of God Slain
August 16, 2015 • Ryan Kelly
In recording the event of Jesus' crucifixion, Mark reveals most clearly the identity of Jesus as God's suffering servant and king.
The Clashing of Kingdoms
August 9, 2015 • Ryan Kelly
The innocence of Jesus is made clear, while Barabbas is a picture of our guilt.
Tried and Denied
June 28, 2015 • Ryan Kelly
In the trials of both Jesus and Peter we see the utter faithfulness of Christ and a picture of our desperate need.
Setting the Table for the New Covenant
June 24, 2015 • Nathan Sherman
Jesus institutes the New Covenant of His body and blood at the Lord's Supper in the midst of uncertainty and betrayal.
The Stricken Shepherd
June 21, 2015 • Ryan Kelly
Jesus, in prayerful distress predicts His death and resurrection while His disciples protest, slumber, then fight and flee showing they misunderstand His kingdom.
He's Preparing to Die
June 14, 2015 • Ryan Kelly
Mary's anointing of Jesus teaches several things about worship, while sandwiched between those who scheme against and later actually betray Him.
He's Coming Again
June 7, 2015 • Ryan Kelly
Jesus' second coming will mean deliverance or destruction, and for that reason we should heed His words to be ready.
He Knows the Future
May 31, 2015 • Ryan Kelly
Jesus prepares His disciples for the future by speaking to the timing and nature of the events surrounding His return.
He Sees the Heart
May 24, 2015 • Nathan Sherman
Jesus shows two contrasting examples of the love of self versus the love of God.
He Is David's Son and Lord
May 17, 2015 • Ryan Kelly
Jesus asks and shows how He can be both Son of God and Son of David, the promised Messiah from the Old Testament.
He Knows What's Most Important
May 10, 2015 • Ryan Kelly
Jesus confronts a common question with a convicting answer concerning the heart of God's law.
He Knows Marriage and Eternal Life
May 3, 2015 • Ryan Kelly
Seeking to entrap Him with a question about marriage at the resurrection, the Sadducees are corrected by the one who knows all about both.
He Is Pro-Government ... Or Is He?
April 26, 2015 • Ryan Kelly
Jesus says we ought to be pro government, but way more pro God and His kingdom.
One Stone to Rule Them All
April 19, 2015 • Ron Giese
Jesus asserts His authority over the temple as God's promised Messiah.