On the Mount of Olives, Jesus lovingly prepares His disciples, knowing their confusion about the temple’s grandeur and its future. He warns of coming tribulations, false messiahs, and the temple’s destruction—while also foreshadowing His ultimate … Read More
Are You Close to the Kingdom, or Fully In? – Mark 12:35-44
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