This short passage highlights an unexpected stop Jesus makes, on the road to Jerusalem, to engage with a blind man named Bartimaeus and his faith-filled encounter with Jesus. It teaches us to recognize Jesus as … Read More
Not to Be Served, But to Serve: The Heart of the Gospel – Mark 10:32-45
In Mark 10:32-45, Jesus journeys toward Jerusalem, knowing He will suffer to bring salvation. Along the way, His disciples reveal their desire for honour, exposing human ambition. Jesus contrasts their self-focus with the true greatness … Read More
The Serving Trap – Mark 10:28 and Matthew 20:1-16
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