The long ending of Mark is a heavily disputed passage. While it may not be original to Mark, it is still is useful with New Testament doctrine.
Surprises at the Cross (Mark 15:33-41)
August 25, 2024 • Jeromy Waunch • Mark 15:33–41
It is natural to expect the way of God to be all success & victory. But God’s redeeming ways are often surprising.
Jesus is Risen (Mark 15:42-16:8)
September 1, 2024 • Jeromy Waunch • Mark 15:42—16:8
Jesus who was crucified has risen, and that changes everything!
It’s All Part Of the Plan (Mark 15:21-32)
August 18, 2024 • Paul Byerly • Mark 15:21–32
Because our vision is limited, we don’t see events the way God does.
The Unjust Treatment of a King (Mark 15:1-20)
August 11, 2024 • Jeromy Waunch • Mark 15:1–20
Truths that might anchor our hearts during difficult times when we are tempted to fall into fear or despair.
A Flawed Witness (Mark 14:66-72)
July 21, 2024 • Jeromy Waunch • Mark 14:66–72
What would those around you say of your relationship with Jesus? Do they see a connection, or is it obscured?
Judgment of the Judged (Mark 14:53-65)
July 14, 2024 • Sean Siemen • Mark 14:53–65
Who is God and who is Jesus
Redemption in Spite of Betrayal (Mark 14:12-25)
June 30, 2024
Jesus' rescue does not happen for good people, but in the context of betrayal, brokenness, and weakness. Even so, this does not deter or delay God's rescuing work.
Beyond Our Weakness (Mark 14:26-52)
July 7, 2024 • Jeromy Waunch • Mark 14:26–52
Behold God’s faithfulness and kindness in spite of our weakness/failure.
Jesus Promises to Return (Mark 13:24-37)
June 16, 2024 • Jeromy Waunch • Mark 13:24–37
Why does Jesus' return matter for us today?
Choose Your Ruts Carefully (Mark 14:1-11)
June 23, 2024 • Paul Byerly • Mark 14:1–11
Our actions flow from our emotion and assumptions
Be on Guard (Mark 13:1-23)
June 9, 2024 • Jeromy Waunch • Mark 13:1–23
How can God's people faithfully live for Him when living in a world resistant to God's kingdom?
The Danger of False Religion (Mark 12:41-44)
June 2, 2024 • Greg Heller • Mark 12:41–44
Wholehearted and sincere devotion to a false religion does nothing to improve our situation; the consequence remains total loss.
The Danger of the Scribes (Mark 12:35-40)
May 19, 2024 • Jeromy Waunch • Mark 12:35–40
For all their learning, the scribes display a foolishness that many are drawn to today. Jesus' instruction gives us wisdom that might save us from falling into the same error.
God of the Living (Mark 12:18-37)
May 5, 2024 • Sean Siemen • Mark 12:18–37
Arbitrary arguments are not a substitute for a life in Christ