I’ve been preaching through the gospel of Mark on Sunday mornings. Mark, perhaps more than the other gospel writers, wants the readers to see the disciples as the boneheads they were at times. So as you are reading through the… Continue Reading
That title feels wrong to even type. It has been drilled into my head from a young age that the kingdom of God is exciting, interesting, lively, and fascinating. I’ve heard—and probably even said myself—that if you want a thrill… Continue Reading
In Mark 1:22 the folks in the synagogue of Capernaum are astonished at Jesus’ teaching. This guy isn’t teaching like their scribes. He is teaching with authority. But wait…didn’t the scribes have authority? Didn’t people used to look up to… Continue Reading
Imagine Jesus standing before you. As your head moves towards the sound of His voice you are astonished to hear these words: What do you want me to do for you? Put yourself there. Hear his words to you. How… Continue Reading