Today, we study Mark 4:1-20 as Jesus tells a parable and then gives us an explanation. In this parable, Jesus sows the seed (the Word of God) and we discover if we have the heart soil to hear and see the Word of God and then put it into practice so it can grow deep roots into our lives.

In this message we study two major events that happen on the Sabbath.  Jesus’ disciples will pick heads of grain and Jesus will heal a man’s withered hand.  The religious leaders of the day are furious but Jesus uses these moments of opposition as opportunity’s to teach about Gods heart and intentions for the Sabbath.  This leads to a greater understanding of the intentions and heart of God for all of humanity. 

Today we study Mark 2:1-12 as Jesus heals a paralytic man and forgives his sins through His authority.  We identify 4 different people groups in this passage and determine who we may identify with.  The 1. Scribes who are offended by Jesus’ authority, 2. The Friends who are banking on Jesus’ authority, 3. The Crowd who is intrigued by Jesus’ Authority and 4. The Paralytic who is desperate for Jesus’ authority.  Who are you as it relates to Jesus’ authority?

In this message we study Mark 1:16-20 primarily and Jesus’ early invitation to His first disciples.  In a message entitled, “The Anatomy of the Invitation” we answer 2 major questions: 1.  Who is Jesus inviting, and 2. What is He inviting them too?

What is the mark of a follower of Jesus?  Nathan answers this question as we study Mark 1:9-13.  Through Jesus’ baptism, temptation in the wilderness, and first proclamation we learn that the mark of a follower of Jesus is 1. A life of repentance, 2. A life filled with the Spirit and 3. A life filled with the Word of God.