Acts is usually called the Acts of the Apostles, but it could be called the Acts of Jesus. In this episode, Arlin joins our podcast host, Anthony, to introduce this exciting new series and outline what we will be learning together on the podcast. In Acts, we see the continuation of Jesus' work through the church that turns the world upside down. Arlin outlines the major themes we will focus on and explores which parts of Acts are descriptive and which are prescriptive for our lives.

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Do you need to see to believe? In this final episode studying Mark 10, Anthony and J. Mark reflect on the healing of Blind Bartimaeus. Though a blind beggar, Bartimaeus recognized Jesus as the Messiah when many around him did not. His persistent faith led to his healing—his sight restored through the compassion of Christ. Join us as we explore this passage and discover the depth of Jesus’ abounding compassion not only for Bartimaeus, but for us as well.

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What is the path to greatness according to Jesus? On today’s episode, J. Mark and Anthony walk through Mark 10:32-45, where Jesus predicts his death for the 3rd time and redefines what true greatness looks like in the Kingdom of God. They outline three steps that help us to be great in the Kingdom of God—ascending into suffering, correcting our misunderstandings about greatness and suffering, and descending into service. While the world equates greatness with wealth, power, and prestige, Jesus reveals a radically different path that is marked by suffering, service, and sacrifice.

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How does a person obtain eternal life? In this episode, J. Mark and Tony examine Jesus’ encounter with the rich young ruler in Mark 10:17-31. This man brought up the universal question, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” In this discussion, we highlight the insufficient righteousness of humans, and the danger of relying on wealth or good works to enter God’s kingdom. Explore this passage with us as we look at the four different directions we must look to find eternal life.

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In this week’s episode, J. Mark and Tony explore Jesus’ countercultural view of children. In Mark 10:13–16, Jesus tells His disciples to “let the children come,” a radical statement in a culture where rabbis often overlooked children. Through this act, Jesus shows the value He places on them. He also teaches that entering the kingdom of God requires childlike faith. This episode highlights three essential ideas demonstrated in this passage: the views, virtues, and values of children.

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Divorce is a common end to many marriages today. What is Jesus’ response to the issue of divorce? In today’s episode, Anthony, our host, and J. Mark, our Bible teacher, tackle this controversial and difficult discussion as they study Mark 10:1-12. The Pharisees are testing Jesus on the subject of divorce, and they confront him with the question, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” Jesus points back to creation, clarifying God’s original design for marriage. Marriage reflects the covenantal relationship between God and humanity, and divorce mars that sacred image. Watch now to discover how Jesus reveals God’s design for marriage.

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What is essential in Jesus’ Kingdom? On this episode, Anthony is joined by our Bible teacher, J. Mark, to explore Mark 9:30-50, where Jesus shows what is valued in his kingdom. Between His predictions of the cross, Jesus withdraws to teach his disciples privately, showing the importance of anonymity. He corrects their pride by demonstrating humility and expands their vision of the kingdom of God through inclusivity—"Whoever is not against us is for us.” But most importantly, Jesus explains the need for radical discipleship through love, purity, and obedience.

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In this episode, our Bible teachers discuss the four kinds of faith revealed in Mark 9:14–29. This section of Scripture guides believers in understanding and strengthening their faith by showing examples of different kinds of faith coupled with the power of God. Jesus invites us to place our faith in Him, but sometimes our faith is weak. The father of the demon-possessed boy in Mark 9:24 pleads, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” This illustrates how we can grow in our faith. Will we continue to have weak or misplaced faith, or will we pursue a seeking and healing faith that reveals our dependence on God?

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What is the meaning of the transfiguration? In this episode, we explore Mark 9:1-13 and examine the disciples' experience on the mount with Jesus. Jesus was transformed—his clothes became radiant, and he broke through the limitations of his humanity, revealing the Glory of Christ. This moment confirms Jesus’ identity as the Son of God—a reality that demands our reverence and obedience. In this passage, we see how this glory is not separated from suffering, but how rejection is intertwined with the glory that is to come.

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Do you have spiritual blindness? As we examine Mark 8 in this episode, we encounter different levels of spiritual blindness—the willful blindness of the Pharisees and the partial blindness of the disciples. Jesus illustrates this blindness in his unique way of healing a blind man. He then reveals that true sight comes not through seeking glory, but through understanding his path to the cross. In this episode, we learn how to truly see Jesus clearly—by denying ourselves, taking up our cross, and following Him.

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