Today we look at the popular story where Jesus heals the man lowered through the roof. Jesus when challenged asked his opponents if it is easier to say God forgives sins, or to tell someone to be healed. In today's times, we often say the first a lot! And hardly anyone claims the later. And that is what Jesus is getting at.

Jesus has now built a reputation; people are coming to him only because of his reputation and not his message. Eager to preach the kingdom, Jesus makes a choice to heal a man even though it would hindering his preaching

Jesus now shifts his ministry to building up the kingdom by calling the first disciples. This brings conflict with evil as a Demon confronts him. But Jesus shows his authority by casting it out and amazing the crowd.

Many people focus on the sayings of Jesus, but according to Mark Jesus had a very distinct message that he preached. Jesus preached that the kingdom had come.

That set him apart from John the Baptist who said it was coming, and others who said it was a place.

Jesus preached the Kingdom had come because HE was the kingdom.

We often hear the words "Jesus, Son of God" and just assume we know what they mean. In fact, a great many people think they are sure themselves but wouldn't agree with others. So as we begin to read the Gospel of Mark we get to first things first... letting Mark define his gospel.

The apostle Paul's take on marriage part 2

Paul gives a unique view on Christian marriage that challenges our cultural assumptions

Paul takes on the Sexual immorality in the Corinthian Church.

Lawsuits among Christians

Paul finally drops the bomb on his big and main problem with the church in Corinth. 

What's going on there isn't pretty; the attitude of the people doing it shows up in places that may look just fine.