Jesus declared that the greatest commandment is to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength— but what does that look like in real life? In Mark 12:35-44, Jesus calls us to true … Read More
More than this Life: Jesus, the Resurrection, and You – Mark 12:18-27
As we continue our journey in the Gospel of Mark, during His final week, we’ll be looking at Mark 12:18-27. In the second of three traps laid out to catch Jesus, He is confronted by … Read More
Give to Caesar, Give to God – Mark 12:12-17
In Mark 12:12–17, Jesus is confronted with a politically charged trap designed to force Him into a no-win situation. Yet, with divine wisdom, He turns the moment into a powerful teaching that gives His followers … Read More
Jesus the Cornerstone – Mark 11:27 – 12:12
When Jesus’ authority is confronted by the Jewish leaders, he gives a brilliant response and then tells a biting story that gets him arrested just days later. Our natural tendency is to question authority. We often … Read More
What Jesus Wants You to See – John 12:20-50
Jesus has made quite the entrance into Jerusalem in Mark 11, the last week of his life. A Triumphal Entrance with surprising reactions all around. A temple cleansing that challenged our understanding of prayer. As … Read More
Prayerlessness: The Silent Killer – Mark 11:11
The shocking anger Jesus displays toward the fig tree and the temple was a wake-up call then—and it should be now. There are many interesting details we could dive into, but the key point is … Read More