May 19, 2021 - Why did Judas betray Jesus?

Mark 14:10-11

What was Judas doing when he betrayed Jesus?  If the religious leaders were going to arrest Jesus anyway, what did Judas have to offer them?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:10-11.  Then ask yourself:

Do I want God to answer my on my own timetable?

May 18. 2021- Why was Jesus anointed?

Mark 14:3-9

The gospels tell us Jesus was anointed at different times during his ministry. Was that a normal thing or was that something different?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:3-9.  Then ask yourself:

How can I “anoint” Jesus today?

May 17, 2021 - What does it mean to serve?

We’re supposed to serve each other, but what does that really mean?  Let’s find out together as we study passages from the Old and New Testaments.  Then, ask yourself:

Who can I serve today?

May 14, 2021 – How do I prepare for the end of the world?

Mark 13:34-37

Jesus tells a story so simple, it doesn’t even appear to have a point.  Why does he do that? Did it have a point?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:34-37.  Then spend some time thinking about what it means to you that Jesus is coming.

May 13, 2021 – And then the end comes.

Jesus was one of the first to say “the end is near.” But he had a purpose in saying that.  What was that purpose?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:28-33.  Then ask yourself:

How do I view the end of the world?  

May 12, 2021 – The Great Gathering

Mark 13:24-27

Jesus plugs into the Old Testament understanding of the destruction of the Day of the Lord a note of hope and redemption.  How does he do that? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:24-27.  Then ask yourself:

What is it that makes me want to scurry away from Jesus?

May 11, 2021 – How will we recognize the anti-Christ?

Mark 13:21-23

How can we know when a good guy is really a bad guy? If the antichrist is a deceiver, how can we keep from being deceived? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:21-23 and other passages.  Then ask yourself:

What else can I do to keep deepening my understanding of what is true?

May 10, 2021 – What is Kingdom Work?

What is “kingdom work?”  What does God want us to be doing? Let’s find out together as we study several passages in Mark, Luke and Paul.  Then ask yourself:

What “kingdom work” can I be involved in today?

May 7, 2021 - What should we do when the Day of the Lord comes?

Jesus told the disciples what to do when the Day of the Lord comes.  What is it?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:5-8.  Then ask yourself:

How has God shown His control over my life?

May 6, 2021 - Will we be persecuted?

I read the “Left Behind“ series that told me that Christians don’t go through the persecution.  Why did Jesus say we would?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:9-13. Then ask yourself:  

Am I prepared to speak about Jesus even when it’s not popular?