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?

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.