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Two Suppers - Two Extremes

Lesson 37

October 16, 2019 • Pastor Chad Thompson

Jesus eats two suppers with his men on back to back nights. One supper is at Simon the lepers house. The other supper is in the upper room. Between the two suppers we see individuals act in the extreme in opposite directions. At Simon's house, Mary pours out the contents of an alabaster box in worship of Jesus. It is lavish, unreserved, costly, and uninhibited. In the upper room, Jesus announces his impending betrayal by Judas. Judas has the audacity to ask, "Is it I?" He knew full well he had already conspired to betray Jesus. Within hours of this announcement, Judas would indeed betray Christ. We see the extremes of Worship and Betrayal.

Resurrection, Commission, And Ascension

January 8, 2020 • Pastor Chad Thompson

This last chapter of Mark wraps up with Jesus' resurrection from the tomb, His commission to His church to preach the gospel to every person, and His ascension to heaven where He began His High Priestly work of interceding and advocating on the behalf of believers.

A Story Worth Telling

December 18, 2019 • Pastor Chad Thompson

Unfortunately there was a recording malfunction. There is no recording of this lesson. Bottom line: The resurrection of Jesus is a story worth telling. The women who came to the grave on Sunday morning found Jesus' body gone and an angel sitting in the tomb. They were very afraid but were given the command to go and tell that Jesus is alive! They overcame their fears and told the news that was simply too good not to be shared. How about us? Shouldn't we do the same, i.e. overcome our perceived fears and tell the news that is simply too good not to be shared.

Jesus' Crucifixion

December 11, 2019 • Pastor Chad Thompson

This study is a detailed account of Jesus' condemnation, scourging, mocking, and crucifixion. Barabbas was set free, while Jesus took what was no doubt meant to be his cross. In a much greater way, Jesus took our cross. He is our substitute. We can truly say, "He died for me."