This week we will look at the second of the four "songs" of Luke's Gospel. The Benedictus or the song of Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. As last…
Finishing Mark 9 with a look at rivalry, stumbling blocks, and a deep challenge to discipleship.
We are continuing in Mark again this week. A mild rebuke and great lesson from Jesus about greatness and what it looks like in the Kingdom of God. I'll explain…
Continuing in Mark 9 this week. Jesus comes from the mount of Transfiguration to encounter confusion and controversy...and a boy in need of relief from a demon brought to the…
Moving into Mark 9 with the Transfiguration. An epic event that both Peter and John reflect on later, Peter in his second letter, John in his Gospel. The Lord pulled…
This week we get back to Mark. Jesus heals a blind man but does it rather slowly compared to other instantaneous healings. We don't know why but can make some…
Well, going way out of my comfort range this week. Stepping out of Mark for one week to speak of some priorities for Christians at all times, but maybe especially…
We continue in Mark with yet another conflict with the Pharisees, yet more confusion from the disciples, and a strong warning from Jesus. We will need to figure the leaven…