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Christ, the Unfailing Husband

Summary

Jesus speaks hard words about divorce and beautiful words about marriage. Single or married, let us have childlike faith.

Mark 10:1-16

 

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Disciples of the Kingdom

Summary

A series of vignettes where Jesus expands the meaning of discipleship and His Kingdom. The Kingdom is far more inclusive and valuable than the disciples understood.

Mark 9:30-50

 

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A Strong Savior

Summary

The bridge between human inadequacy and Christ’s sufficiency is faith.

Mark 9:14-29

 

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The Transfiguration

Summary

The veil is removed, and the glory of Jesus is revealed. Mark 9:2-13

 

 

 

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The Cross Ahead

Summary

Jesus predicts His death and talks about how discipleship and self-denial are linked. Mark 8:31-9:1

 

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See!

Summary

Jesus gives the gift of seeing. The book of Mark pivots with Peter’s confession. Mark 8:22-30

 

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The Mark of the Yeast

Summary

Jesus' disciples often struggled to understand His parables, teachings and questions because He was speaking of spiritual matters and their minds were fixated on the physical world. Themes of striving for power and comfort in this world are things that our Lord would warn us about: "Watch out! Beware!". Mark 8:10-21.

 

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I AM

Summary

I AM enters the struggle. Mark 6:45-56.

 

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The Cost of Discipleship

Summary

A disciples of Jesus depends on Jesus for everything. A disciple of Jesus sacrifices everything for the sake of the gospel. Mark 6:7-31.

 

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Listen

Summary

Listening is the razor that divides inisders from oustiders. Mark 4:1-20.

 

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The Twelve

Summary

Jesus establishes a new covenant through His disciples. Mark 3:13-19.

 

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