Religion and Authority

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Religion and Authority

February 1, 2024 • Dr. Josh Moody • Mark 11:1—12:12

Language has power. Today we look at how we might be affected by the words we use. The people in Jesus' time had a wrong idea of what his kingship would be like. They were expecting a military king, but his kingship was truly revealed at the cross.

The Story Has Just Begun

February 12, 2024 • Dr. Josh Moody • Mark 16:1–8

Their reaction is so human—after being told by the angel at the tomb to go and tell, they run away and are silent. They've been told by the angel, "Don't be afraid," and yet they are scared. But we would be likely to do the same thing. It's reassuring that our hope is not based on performance, but on who Jesus is.

The King and His Kingdom

February 9, 2024 • Dr. Josh Moody • Mark 15

Who finally gets it right? A Roman—a centurion of all people! He correctly identifies Jesus as the Son of God. It must have shocked others who were listening. This leads us to the point of opening up the extraordinary truth of who Jesus is as shown through the most unlikely places.

The Real Meaning of Passover

February 8, 2024 • Dr. Josh Moody • Mark 14

One of the most amazing things about the gospels is how much time they spend talking about Jesus' death. This is not what you normally get in a biography! But everyone has some form of suffering, so the focus on his death can resonate with us.