In this podcast we look at a fig tree and the temple – two things that were not functioning as they should…two things that Jesus uses as a challenge for the people of God. Continue reading Mark 11:12-26 Understanding Function
What name were you given as a child? Does it have significant meaning? What about negative names you were given on the playground – or even negative names you give YOURSELF?
In today’s podcast we’re going to look at this interaction between Bartimaeus and Jesus – and as we look into this text we’ll not only see the many names that are thrown out there – but we’ll see that the names, given to Jesus, meant something to Bartimaeus…and they should mean something to us too. Continue reading Mark 10:46-52 “_____, what do you want me to do for you?”
As Christians we struggle with the ways of heaven, the ways of the kingdom-come with the ways of this world and the voice it has. And we all know it…but we aren’t alone as scripture is full of people who are the same as us. In this podcast we’re going to look at 3 different voices and not only see how times haven’t changed – but just how glorious our God is. Continue reading Mark 10:13-45 Radical Grace: Flipping the World on its Head
The Simple Preacher 