Hope for Today

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Hope for Today episodes

  • Don’t Be Afraid, Just Believe || Mark 5:21-43

    Our lesson today comes from Mark 5:21-43, where Jesus heals two very different people: a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years, and the daughter of a religious leader whom He raised back to life. This passage illustrates the relationship between fear and faith. We see it in the devoted father, whose faith is tested when fear begins to take hold, and in the desperate woman, who pushes past her fear to trust in the power of Jesus.

    15 min
  • Going to the Dark Side: Part 2 || Mark 5:10-20

    In this episode, J. Mark teaches on Mark 5:1-20, concluding the lesson on Jesus “going to the dark side.” Jesus’ interaction with a demon-possessed man shows us several steps on what we should do when we are called to dark places. This passage shows how Jesus has given us the power through His Holy Spirit to confront evil. He has commissioned us as His witnesses to call people to choose which side they will be on. 

    15 min
  • Going to the Dark Side: Part 1 || Mark 5:1-10

    In this episode, J Mark looks at where Jesus casts out the man’s demons in Mark 5:1-20. In the Gospels, we see Jesus going into dark situations and bringing light and redemption. In this passage, Jesus shows his power over Satan. He took several different steps that we must be willing to take when we face difficult situations and serve in difficult places. 

    15 min
  • Is Jesus in Your Boat? || Mark 4:35-41

    Today, we examine the account of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:35-41. In this account, the disciples feared the storm, and Jesus demonstrates his authority over it by calming it with his powerful words: “Peace, be still!” We face storms in our lives, and Jesus has the power to calm those. Consider the question “Is Jesus in your boat?” as we look at the disciples’ fear and anxiety and the Savior’s humanity and authority.

    15 min
  • The Mystery of the Kingdom || Mark 4:21-34

    If you were to sum up all of Jesus’ teaching in one word or theme, what would it be? Jesus’ teaching centers on His Kingdom, and in Mark 4:21-34, he reveals aspects of the kingdom of God through parables. In today’s lesson, J. Mark walks through this passage and highlights three steps that reveal “The Mystery of the Kingdom”—proclamation, progression, and potential.

    15 min
  • A Fruitful Life: Part 2 || Mark 4:11-20
    Today, we are finishing the second part of A Fruitful Life, taken from the familiar “Parable of the Sower” in Mark 4:11-20. In the previous episode, we examined the skill of the sower, the quality of the seed, and the first type of soil—the soil of the footpath. Today, we’ll look at three more types of soil—rocky, thorny, and good. When we understand the condition of our soil, we can make it our goal to allow the Word of God, in the hands of the Spirit of God, to plow deeply in our hearts and help us bear fruit that […]
    15 min
  • A Fruitful Life: Part 1 || Mark 4:1-10
    In our study of Mark’s Gospel, we come to Jesus’ teaching, often called “The Parable of the Sower.” In this parable, Jesus concentrates on the response of each type of soil to the sowing of the Word of God. These soils, which represent people, determine whether they will understand the mysteries of the Kingdom and experience the fruitful life that results. Jesus’ teaching speaks to us in the daily decisions of living. In this two-part lesson, J. Mark examines Mark 4:1-20 and demonstrates how Jesus teaches us how to have “A Fruitful Life.” It is so good to be with […]
    15 min
  • A House Divided || Mark 3:20-35
    When God created us, He made us in His image and designed us for fellowship with Him. But when sin entered the world, death and division entered the human family, creating “A House Divided”. In Mark 3:20-35, we see evidence of this division in both Jesus’ biological family and His religious family. We see the consequences of that division in the scribes’ response to the miracles of Jesus. Transcript Thank you for joining us as we look into the Word of God together. Last time in Mark 3, we looked at what it means to lead well. In today’s lesson, […]
    15 min
  • A Model for Leaders || Mark 3:7-19
    In our area, there are many resources for leaders, books that describe leadership, and how to improve your leadership. People who offer personal coaching and teaching so that you can improve and become a better leader. This is because leaders matter and they make a big difference in our lives. The lesson today is from Mark 3:7-19, and J. Mark will examine the best leader—Jesus. We see several actions that Jesus took as a leader that we can take as well to help us all be better leaders. Join us for “A Model for Leaders.” Transcript It is excellent to […]
    15 min
  • Lord of the Sabbath: Part 2 || Mark 3:1-6
    How does Jesus show that he is Lord over the Sabbath? Jesus supports His claim to the lordship of the Sabbath by posing two arguments. In our previous episode, we examined His argument from scriptural precedent. In this second part of “Lord of the Sabbath” studying Mark 2:23-28, we will discover his second argument—the human predicament. Jesus shows the Pharisees that the Sabbath is not for God, but rather for his creation. Transcript We are honored and glad to be with you today. Thank you for being there as we continue to examine Jesus’ teachings regarding the Sabbath. Last time […]
    15 min

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We exist to lead people to Jesus by faithfully teaching the Scriptures that reveal His heart and His ways. Through our media, we aim to make disciples of all people. In this 15-minute devotional-style…