o much of life is relative to you and me. $100 is a lot of money. But to a billionaire, his net worth may be changing by thousands of dollars every minute, given the fluctuating stock market. Well, today we learn about one woman who recognized a little from someone who has a lot is still of considerable value. Mark 7:24-25

We all fall into two categories those who are facing significant challenges and those who will be. And the Lord promises that He'll walk with us through the fire today, Pastor Ray points out an encounter Jesus had with someone who needed his help with a crisis.

Mark Chapter 7:24-25

What on earth are you doing, for heaven's sake? It's a question we should probably all ask ourselves each day, but it's easy to get swallowed up in the daily urgency that surround us and forget why we're here. Today, Pastor Ray continues our studies and Mark with a reminder that we're here to be representatives of Christ.

Mark Chapter 7

Pastor Ray Bentley recounts the history of the Jewish people and how hearts were led astray. God wanted a people who were humble, who loved God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength. But here's where they were wrong. They had been filled with pride. And then the pride led to prejudice against Gentile people and the nations of the world and the Gentiles felt estranged from God. Mark Chapter 7

It might be easy to think that Jesus walked on water in the midst of a storm because he could. But we'll see today that Jesus wasn't the only one who walked on water that day. We'll see how the Lord will enable us to do miraculous things for His kingdom if we keep our eyes on him.

Mark 6

From the parable of the Loaves and Fish, Pastor Ray Bentley points out God can use the little we may think we have to offer. So what little bit you have that you are saying is worthless, it's insignificant. It doesn't meet the need. God doesn't care about that. That's worldly thinking. But now kingdom thinking, you take what little you have and you give it to Jesus. Ask Jesus to blessed its blessing.

Mark 6:14

John the Baptist was a man of strong conviction, not given to compromise. And he's a pivotal part of the New Testament. But his role seems limited. Today, Pastor Ray points out God can do tremendous things with people who are simply available.

Join us as we study through the Gospel of Mark

The Lord's disciples were to model Christ in several different ways. We're told to put on the mind of Christ. We do so fill ourselves with His thoughts that they become our own. And we're also to then be a representative of Christ to the world that desperately needs him.

Mark 6:1-12

Pastor Ray Bentley highlights a tough assignment for believers.

Our greatest challenge to share our faith and our love for the Lord will always be in our own home. The toughest place to live, the life that is pleasing to God and share boldly our faith. It's much easier to go preach to the, you know, unknown masses than it is to a handful of people who have known you your whole life.

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Pastor Ray Bentley points out how one woman explained that belief in Christ changed her life.

Gospel of Mark chapter five beginning in verse 21