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The Valley of the Shadow of Death

Summary

The greatest expression of Jesus’ agony is in the Gethsemane. There He lays down His soul for the sake of joy.

Mark 14:32-52

 

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The Sinless for the Sinner

Summary

The communion table is for the broken, the weak, and the coward. Sin and the atonement for sin sit together.

Mark 14:12-31

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Lasting Memorials

Summary

Our acts of worship through the lens of Christ and the surprises we may encounter along the way.

Mark 14:1-11

 

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The End of the Age

Summary

The end of the age occurred at the fall of the Temple in 70 AD. God’s unshakable kingdom is growing to fill the whole earth; populated by a people from every tribe, tongue, and nation.

Mark 13:24-37

 

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The Abomination of Desolation

Summary

God’s judgements are poured out on Israel in 70 AD. Every word of prophecy is a mercy for the church.

Mark 13:14-23

 

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Signs of the End

Summary

The disciples ask when the Temple will be destroyed. Everything that follows is an answer. The disciples were living in the End Times.

Mark 13:1-13

 

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The Christ and the Cost

Summary

Jesus is the Savior of the world; not the religious leaders and not the ritualistic system centered in the Temple. Accepting Jesus as Savior means laying down everything in this life.

Mark 12:35-44

 

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No Higher Authority

Summary

All opposition is silenced by the wisdom and authority of Jesus. Jesus is the love that comes

Mark 12:18-34

 

 

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Images

Summary

The tension surrounding Jesus increases. Jesus refuses to affiliate Himself with the systems of men and calls all people to live for God.

Mark 12:13-17

 

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Jesus on Trial

Summary

Jesus stands as the new covenant in the midst of the old covenant. We see that to deny God is to try to be god.

Mark 11:27 - 12:12

 

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Hosanna in the Highest!

Summary

Jesus finally arrives in Jerusalem with great excitement, but enters the temple in a very unexpected way.

Mark 11:1-11

 

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Great Servant

Summary

Jesus gets serious about the cost of following Him. We do not live sacrificially because it is the best ethic, but because we love our Savior and want to be like Him.

Mark 10:32-45

 

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The Rich Young Man

Summary

Jesus exposes how a person can have assurance of salvation.

Mark 10:17-31

 

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Easter - Eternal Joy

Summary

The resurrection initiated a number of incredible realities for every person who trusts in Jesus for life. These are just a few.

Romans 8:31-39

 

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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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