Mark doesn’t tell us why (except that Jesus didn’t want his presence known), but Jesus heads off from Jewish territory and into Gentile territory and it’s here that he meets Gentiles in need of healing and restoration. But there is something deeper going on than just another few healings and feedings…something MUCH bigger. Continue reading Mark 7:24-8:13 The Way to God
In today’s podcast we look at “acting” like a Christian and “living” like a Christian – and do so through the lens of the Pharisees and Teachers of the Law. It’s a text that many of us, if not all of us, should/can relate to. Continue reading Mark 7:1-23 A Heart for God
What does the return of the disciples and their dialogue with Jesus, the feeding of the 5,000 and Jesus walking on water have to do with the Old Testament? Well, I’m glad you asked! In this podcast we’ll look at these two events, and the dialogue/interactions there in and how those moments are “echoes” of the past now expressed in Christ. Continue reading Mark 6:30-56 Echoes
What does it mean to be not only a follower of Jesus but a DISCIPLE of Christ? In today’s podcast we’ll tackle what that means in the context of Jesus’ return home as well as his sending of his disciples two-by-two. Continue reading Mark 6:1-13 The Receptivity of Christ
What does it mean to face storms and squalls in your life and NOT focus on them but focus on Jesus? Well, in today’s podcast Mark shows us exactly what that means and why it was important for the disciples (even though it was a struggle), for his hearers that he was writing to (those Roman persecuted Christians), and to you and I today. Continue reading Mark 4:35-41 Jesus – The Object of our Faith
What shall we say the kingdom of God is like? Well, Jesus says it’s like the growing seed…but it’s also like the mustard seed. So what does that mean in context, what does that mean to Mark’s hearers, and what does that mean for us? We’ll explore that in today’s podcast of the Growing seed and Mustard seed. Continue reading Mark 4:26-34 The Parable of the Seed
In this podcast we’ll look at Jesus’ challenging parable of the lamp and the use of the lamp. It’s a parable that was well known, well used, and well understood…or is it? So please join me as we dive into context, history, and the lamp itself and its proper use then….and now. Continue reading Mark 4:21-25 The Lamp.
What do famous movie lines and the parable of the Sower have to do with one another? Well, in today’s podcast we’ll take a look and see that they really don’t – and yet there is a movie line that helps. Continue reading Mark 4:1-20 The Sower’s Work
What does it man to be in fellowship with Christ? Why does he call some and not others? And what are WE called to do? Those are but a few of the questions I hope to answer as we look at these really odd 13 verses from Mark 3 Continue reading Mark 3:7-19 The Fellowship of Christ
Sunday has always been a “day of rest” growing up. A day that was “set apart” from all the rest of the days – there were things we could and could not do (for the most part – all though my parents weren’t too strict on it). Even today there are things we don’t want our own children to do on Sunday (like chores) – but is that what “Sabbath” was to be? In today’s podcast we explore not only the incident with Jesus and the Pharisees on this Sabbath day…but also what it was, what it became, and what it’s SUPPOSED to be. Continue reading Mark 2:23-3:6 The Lord of Sabbath
The Simple Preacher 