April 21, 2021- Why did Jesus do what he did?

Mark 11:27-33

The religious leaders questioned Jesus’ authority to do what he did.  Where did Jesus get his authority?  Let’s find out together as we study mark 11:27-33.  Then ask yourself:

Where does my authority to minister come from?  

April 20, 2021 - Why go to church?

Mark 11:15-17

Jesus cleared the temple of animals and money-changers.  Why did he do that?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 11:15-17.  Then ask yourself:

What motivates me to go to church?  

When Jesus prayed, did he pray “in Jesus’ name?” Why would Jesus, being God, pray to God?  Let’s find out together as we look at several passages in the gospels where Jesus prays.  Then ask yourself:

Do I pray to connect with God?  How can I do that more?

April 16, 2021- Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?

Mark 11:12-14; 20-25

In a strange little paragraph, Jesus curses and kills a fig tree.  Why in the world would he do that?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 11.  Then ask yourself:

In what area of my Christian walk do I need to learn to “walk the talk?”

April 15, 2021 - Did Jesus bring war or peace?

Mark 11:1-11

If Jesus is the “Prince of Peace,” why did his people think he would bring war? Did Jesus come to bring war or peace?  Let’s find out together as we study the “Triumphal Entry.”  Then ask yourself:

What war is going on in my own heart?  How can Jesus bring peace to it?

April 14, 2021- Are we supposed to handle snakes?

Mark 16:15-20

What about those churches where they pass around rattlesnakes?  Is that for real?  Am I supposed to do that?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 16:15-20.  Then ask yourself:

Who in my own sphere of influence is ready to hear the gospel?  Ask Jesus to show you the right time and right place to do just that.  

April 13, 2021 - Can we trust the Bible?

Mark 16:9-14

Why does my Bible put brackets around Mark 16:9-20? If it’s not really part of the gospel of Mark, can I really trust my Bible?  Let’s find out together as we study Mark 16:9-14.  Then ask yourself:

What other questions do I have about the Bible that might cause me to question it?  Let Jesus know about them!

April 12, 2021 - Is Jesus God?

Is Jesus really God?  Where did we get that idea?  Let’s find out together as we study several different New Testament passages.  Then ask yourself:

Why is it so hard for those around me to believe that Jesus is God?

April 9, 2021 - What if I’m afraid?

Easter #21

Mark 16:1-8

Mark tells us that the first eyewitnesses of the resurrection were too afraid to say anything. What if I’m too afraid to say anything?  Let’s find out together what Jesus tells us.  Then ask yourself:

Who do I need to tell about my love for Jesus?  When will I do that?