Mark 12:35-44; Jesus' detractors are no longer asking questions and so Jesus goes on offense, now asking them a question. He asks a question with an obvious answer that the scribes were refusing to acknowledge. To acknowledge the truth the scribes would have to become like the poor widow.

Mark 12:28-34; Close only counts in Horseshoes and Hand grenades. So many people are close to the Kingdom of God but are not IN the kingdom. In this passage Jesus speaks to one such individual. He begs the question, "are you in the kingdom?"

Mark 12:13-27; Jesus is confronted and questioned by another group this morning that wants to disprove his claim as the Messiah and mock his belief in the Resurrection. Jesus shames the wisdom of the world and shows the incompetence of unbelief even as he comforts us with the hope of the Resurrection and eternal life.

Mark 12:13-17; Jesus is asked a political question in order to trick him. Jesus answers the political question by confronting the spiritual hypocrisy of the Pharisees and Herodians. Jesus teaches that we live under at least two spheres of influence: the civil government and the kingdom of God.

Mark 11:27-12:12; God's Word teaches us that our fears are connected to what has authority over us. Jesus is confronted by the Religious Leaders of Jerusalem and they attempt to trick him by offending the Roman rulers. Jesus turns the question back on them, tells a Parable that points out their murderous hearts and reminds us that our only hope is himself.

Mark 11:1-11; Mark tells us about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. Instead of entering as the the conquering King he enters as the conquered King. In his humility we hear and see the good news for sinners.

Mark 11:1-11; Mark tells us about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. Instead of entering as the the conquering King he enters as the conquered King. In his humility we hear and see the good news for sinners.

Mark 10:46-52; In this passage we meet a blind beggar who really sees Jesus and believes in him. We learn about how much God loves us in his beloved Son, Jesus Christ.

Psalm 24:1-10; How can anyone get to God? That is the most important question that can be asked. It is THE eternal question. King David, thousands of years ago, penned this psalm to answer that question. David shows us God's Character, God's Calling, God's Cleansing, and God's Comfort.

Mark 10:17-31; What is that ONE THING that you think you need to complete your life? In today's passage this young man (the Rich Young Ruler) thinks he has it all and yet he leaves Jesus sad because he lacks the only thing he really needs. The disciples are shocked by Jesus' terribly hard words. We need to pay attention.