Sermon Seasonings

Join Dave and Mandy as we dig in to Mark 6:30-56 and look at the way the feeding of the 5,000, Jesus walking on water and healing many.  We explore many of the Old Testament allusion and see how they fill out Jesus identity.  His is God, but he's not just a powerful divinity, he is the redeemer and saviour of his people.

Join Dave, Mandy and Mike as we explore Mark 6:1-30 and think about the reasons for Christian faith and the reasonableness of belief.  

Some books to think about:

The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel

Who Moved the Stone - Frank Morrison

The Reason for Faith - Tim Keller

A Spectators Guide to World Religions - John Dickson 

Join Dave and Mandy as we look at Mark 4:35-5:20 and see Jesus' remarkable authority.  We dig into the context and some of the significant language used in the passage, before taking a brief look at the use of "sea" in the Bible, before turning to the concept of faith and the way Mark uses it.

Join Dave and Mandy as we discuss Mark 4:1-34 and consider carefully the remarkable teaching of Jesus and the call to respond to God's word.  We consider the interpretation of parables, the meta structure of Mark's gospel, Jesus' use of Isaiah 6, the curious reference to the lamp stand and how we are to use the parables today.

Dave and Mandy are joined by Andrew and Henry to discuss Jesus' remarkable power, seen in Mark 3:7-35.  We talk about the structure of the passage and some of the narrative devices that Mark uses to tell us of Jesus (learn all about Markan Sandwiches and the Messianic Secret), then turn to some of the key themes and ideas raised by the passage, particularly looking at the appointment of the 12 and Jesus' mother, brother and sisters, before Andrew turns to spotlight on the hosts as we look a little more at what being family means for us at Christ Church Gladesville.

Join Dave and Mandy as we look at Mark 2:18-3:6. 

Section one looks at the text in detail and the narrative structure.

Section two takes a deep dive into the pharisees.

Section three looks at fasting.

 References to fasting in the Old Testament - Judges 20, 1 Samuel 7:1-15, 1 Samuel 31, 2 Samiel 1:11-12, 2 Samuel 12:15-23, 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 10, Ezra 8:21-23, Nehemiah 1, Nehemiah 9-10, Esther 4:1-3, Psalm 35:13, Psalm 69:10, Psalm 109:24, Isaiah 58, Jeremiah 14:10-11, Jeremiah 36, Daniel 9, Joel 2:12.

Sermon Seasonings returns for season 4 as we jump into Mark's Gospel.

Join Dave and Mandy as we chat about the Synoptic gospels, trace the theme of the Son of Man through Mark and then deep dive into the text of Mark 2:1-17 and then end as we reflect on the scandal of grace and remarkable forgiveness that Jesus offers to sinners.

Hold on to your hats - its a long one!

Join Dave, Mandy and Mike as we explore Psalm 119, including a word study on honey. 

Everything's so Clear by David Mears

Join Mandy, Dave and Seb as we reflect on Psalm 107 and give thanks to the Lord.  

The book that Seb referenced was The Moon Is Always Round by Jonathan Gibson, published by New Growth Press.

Join Andrew and Mandy as they discuss Psalm 96.  We talk about the context of the Psalm, demonstrate that Dave really is the Hebrew expert, and talk about God's desire to see the nations come to him.

Bailey also put together a playlist for us on Spotify, so we can Sing to the Lord, and fill our hearts with the things of God.  You'll find it here.