In last week’s message, we heard Peter ask Jesus, “We have left everything to follow you”, and Jesus responded by, essentially, saying that if you’ve given up or lost relationships or resources for me and the … Read More
How Do I Live Forever? – Mark 10:13-31
For human beings, eternal life is an ancient quest that still resonates with us today. This is not just living forever in this life, but the ultimate fulfillment of our longing for permanent satisfaction, order, … Read More
Jesus on Marriage and Divorce – Mark 10:1-12
Yet again, Jesus is drawn into an attempted entrapment debate on the topic of divorce. His response about the divine design behind marriage is as countercultural to the Jewish audience of his day as it … Read More
Jesus Sounds the Alarm – Mark 9:42-50
In one of his most severe and graphic conversations with the disciples, Jesus directly speaks to a couple of issues about which we all tend to get uncomfortable – namely, the seriousness of sin and … Read More
For Us – Mark 9:38-41
Thanksgiving presents us with an opportunity to discover or re-discover gospel-centred reasons to be thankful. As we look at this short passage which focuses on what it means for someone to be “for Jesus”, we’re … Read More
Lessons in the Valley of Serving – Mark 9:14-37
Coming off the spiritual high of being with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration and seeing his Divine Glory, Peter, James and John follow Jesus back down into the valley to join the other disciples. … Read More