May 5, 2021 - When will the world end?

The disciples wanted to know when the world would end.  Can we know that?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:5-8.  Then ask yourself:

Am I prepared for Jesus to come?

May 4, 2021 - Will the world end?

Jesus begins to teach the disciples about the end times.  Will this world end? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:1-4.  Then ask yourself:

Am I ready for what’s coming?

May 3, 2021 - Are we supposed to hate our families?

Jesus appears to have a schizophrenic approach to family, telling us one time to hate them and another time to love them.  Why?  Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ teaching and Paul’s teaching.  Then ask yourself:

Is there something I should be doing differently with my family?

 April 30, 2021 - How much should we give?

Jesus watched the widow put the equivalent of 50 cents into the temple treasury.  Why did he say she gave more than anyone else?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 12:41-44.  Then ask yourself:

Have I ever given to the point of sacrifice?

April 29, 2021 - What is “the Messiah”?

Jesus identified himself as the Messiah.  But what does that even mean?  Let’s look through scripture together and find out.  Then spend some time reflecting on His second coming — not when or where, but the fact that He is coming!

April 28, 2021 - What is the most important commandment?

Mark 12:28-34

A religious leader asked Jesus which was the most important commandment.  Why was that an important question?  Let’s find out together as we look at Mark 12.  Then ask yourself:

Do I love enough that people see that I’m a disciple?

April 27, 2021 - Will we rise from the dead?

Mark 12:18-27

Jesus answers the Jewish religious leaders’ question about the resurrection.  What will it be like after death?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark.  Then spend some time meditating on the New Heaven and the New Earth.

April 23, 2021 - Should we resist the government?

Mark 11:13-17

The religious leaders try to trick Jesus with a tough question about paying tax to an unjust government.  How does Jesus answer?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 11:13-17.  Then ask yourself:

In what ways do I support my current government?  Am I resisting it in any way simply for my own convenience?

April 22, 2021 - Why do ministry?

Mark 12:1-12

Jesus tells a parable to the religious leaders that causes them to want to kill him.  What in the world did he say?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 12.  Then ask yourself:

Am I sure that I am not trying to take possession of the ministry that the Lord has asked me to do?