On this Friday before Resurrection Sunday, we look forward a few chapters from our place in Mark to spend some time reflecting on when the King came and was coronated with thorns when we nailed this king to a cross for insurrection.
In Mark 12, Jesus is in a confrontation with religious leaders where his authority is challenged. They perceive that his parable of the wicked tenants is against them, and they respond with trap questions regarding taxes and the resurrection.
In chapter 11 of Mark, we look at the scene where Jesus enters Jerusalem to shouts of "Save us!" followed by a strange cursing of a fig tree that didn't have fruit when it wasn't the season for figs.
Pastor Mike Dahl opens chapter 10 of Mark to us, where we find two scenes where Jesus is being asked to do something and responds with the question, "What do you want me to do for you?"
Pastor Jordan Bradley brings a message from a section of Mark where the disciples are arguing with one another about which of them was greatest, and what Jesus has to say about this.
How much faith is enough? What is faith anyway? Pastor Mike opens chapter 9 of Mark where faith is challenged, and we see a desperate father responding to Jesus, "I believe; help my unbelief!"