In the middle of Jesus’ darkest hour those closest to Him abandon Him. But before we judge them to harshly let us remember that in out sin we abandon Him daily. Yet He never abandons us. While we betray and deny Him He willingly goes to the cross  for us. Daniel looks at Mark 14:32-72.

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Jesus sits down with His disciples, even the one who will betray Him and the one who will deny Him. Knowing this Jesus still covenants with them. Showing the what He is about to do on the cross is for everyone even those who have betrayed Him and those who have denied Him. He establishes […]

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https://vimeo.com/208225456The religious leaders prepare to kill Jesus. Judas prepares to betray Jesus. Mary Prepares Jesus to be buried. Jesus’ path to the cross is a path that has been prepared for Him since the beginning of time. Daniel shows us in Mark 14:1-11 how everything has been leading to Jesus on the cross and that this […]

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Jesus gives His followers some insight into what is coming. He foretells of the destruction of the temple and and Jerusalem, And tells them to not be discouraged, or deceived. Instead be watchful and ready proclaiming the gospel to the ends of the earth. Cody walks us through Mark 13 as we continue on our […]

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Jesus is asked what is the greatest of all the commandments. Jesus responds with Love. Daniels walks us through the last half of Mark 12. Showing us that our actions are not what matters to God but it is our love that matters.

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As Jesus continues to spend time in Jerusalem the tension between He and the religious leaders begins to mount. Jesus, knowing His death is imminent, is pulling no punches. He begins to draw clear and distinct lines between those who will follow Him and those who will receive the wrath to come. Will you be […]

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Jesus and His disciples have finally made it to Jerusalem. Will He find a city fit for the worship of the King or a tomb full of death? 

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Jesus reveales who will be accepted into to heaven and how they should live before they get there. Cody walks us through Mark 10:32-52.

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At the center of all sin is pride. Pride keeps us from experiencing the full presence of Christ. Our selfishness hinders us in following Jesus completely. Daniel walks us through Mark 10:1-31. All relationships require humility. Life is simple but its not easy.

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