Feb 26, 2012

In chapter 2 of Mark's Gospel, he sets out to tell his first readers, the persecuted Church in Rome: the world that hates you – hated Jesus too.  That hatred is nothing to be surprised by, really… the hatred Jesus endured - and the reason His followers must endure - has it’s reasons.

In part one of our series,...

Feb 19, 2012

From the time Jesus stepped into public ministry, He was met with opposition, from both visible and invisible forces.  Mark introduces the ubiquitous conflict incited by Jesus' life and message.  To this day, the life and message of Jesus still incites an inner-conflict within all who are met by Him. 

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Feb 12, 2012

Once Jesus began His public ministry, it was apparent: life under the radar was over. He would now be sought out everywhere by people suffering under every form of evil.  And evil takes no vacation.

As Mark continues to introduce the Cast and Characters of the Gospel, he tells us where Jesus finds his strength to keep...

Feb 5, 2012

To encounter Jesus - and take Him seriously - will be unsettling.  To be confronted with His claims, His message, and His invitation demands a response of some kind.  The question is - what kind of a response will that invoke?  

In part three of our series, we meet the next set of Cast and Characters in the...