New Community Church of Tacoma

Bo Noonan teaches through Mark 15:1-20 where we find Jesus begin Good Friday. He is handed over the the Roman governor Pilate, who then hands his fate to the Jewish crowd, and ultimately to Roman soldiers to be beaten, mocked, and let to the cross.

Bo Noonan teaches through Mark 14:43-65 where a scene of utter darkness and chaos accompanies Jesus' betrayal, arrest, and unjust trial before the religious leaders.

Waymond Hampton teaches through Mark 14:32-42 where we find Jesus and the disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane on completely different pages. As the disciples rest contentedly, Jesus fights an intense spiritual battle, which will ultimately reverse the curse of sin that began in another garden with Adam and Eve.

Bo Noonan teaches through Mark 14:26-31 and 66-72 where we see two scenes that highlight both Peter (and the other disciples') crumbling resolve and Jesus' great grace, even when he knew that betrayal was coming.

Bo Noonan teaches through Luke 18:9-14, where we hear Jesus tell the story of two diametrically opposed figures talking to God - a religious leader and a political traitor. The one whom Jesus calls "right with God" is surprising.

Wes Swarthout teaches through Mark 14:12-25 where Jesus celebrates the Passover with his disciples and institutes the Lord's Supper (also known as Communion).

Bo Noonan teaches through Mark 14:1-11. There we see two distinctly different responses to Jesus. The first is a woman who gives away her inheritance to anoint Jesus with costly perfume. The second is Judas's decision to betray Jesus due to what he sees as a waste of resources. One saw Jesus for who he really was, the Messiah, the other saw him as a sham and a waste.

Bo Noonan teaches through Mark 13:1-37 where Jesus leaves the Temple tells his followers of its coming destruction, which will occur in 66-70AD. In so doing, he prepares them to lead through the midst of difficulty. Some have wrongly thought Jesus is speaking about the end of the world, but, rather, he is speaking about a moment in history that has already happened. That said, we can take great comfort and courage today from Jesus' encouragement to his disciples, who would face much difficulty and suffering.

Bo Noonan teaches through Mark 12:35-44 where Jesus sheds enormous light on the true nature of the Messiah. Just as a lowly widow gives all she has due to her trust to God, the Messiah will all he has as well.

Bo Noonan teaches through Mark 12:28-34, where Jesus is asked the question, "What is the greatest commandment?" Jesus not only answered the question, but he lived out that answer fully.