In Numbers chapter 12, we read that Aaron and Miriam, faithful followers and leaders amongst Israel, criticized Moses because of his marriage to a "Cushite" woman. And as a result they were "called out."

This Sunday, Pastor Tim reminds us that spiritual leaders are not voted on or randomly placed. They are selected and placed by the Lord and it is our responsibility to honor them as we would honor the Lord.

What if instead of "complaining" to each other, we instead "complained" to the Lord? How different would your life look and the relationships you have?

As we continue in Numbers chapter 11, we focus on the middle section where Moses, in his exasperation, speaks to the Lord asking question after question about the current situation Israel is in. And through his complaints, the Lord not only receives them...He answers!

Complaining isn't just something that people are good at now. It's been around from the beginning and it has become so common that we do it out of habit! We forget where we have truly had it worse and convince ourselves that it was better in the past!

This Sunday we learn that the nation of Israel fits into that mold as well. They left Egypt, redeemed from their oppressors, and then find reasons why their current situation is worse than their slavery in Egypt! And God, through his unending grace, continues to provide all their needs -- just like us!

The book of Mark details the account of Jesus and as we read through it we become more aware of the Kingdom Reality that He lived to teach us, suffered to spare us, and died and was resurrected to save us.

As we conclude our series in the book of Mark, we are reminded that Jesus commands us to "Go," and to "Preach." This is the Good News that we get to share with the world!

In Mark 15, we read about the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and that instead of us receiving the sentence of "death," He instead takes our place so that we may have eternal life with the Father. Because we are ALL Barabbas.

In Mark chapter 14 we learn that Jesus was abandoned, betrayed, and denied. And through it all, the suffering he suffering he endured, we will never be abandoned, betrayed, or denied by him.

There's three important points from Mark chapter 13. Jesus is going to return, we are all commanded to "be ready," and whatever you doing will be meaningless when he returns. So, share with those you know, or don't know, and help them on the "life raft."

In Mark chapter 12 we are reminded by the poor widow of what it means to give what we have -- sacrificially. And this is a stark reminder that things that are celebrated in the world, are unimportant in the Kingdom of God and that as followers of Christ, we must be champions of the unseen.

Jesus enters Jerusalem and very quickly begins to upset the Scribes, Pharisees, and teachers of religious law -- beginning with flipping tables at the temple.

This Sunday, Pastor Tim reminds us that for every obstacle that the Pharisees set in place in the Bible, Jesus overcame it. And that Jesus will reveal obstacles in our lives that we have set in place...and through Him, we can over come them.