http://www.salfordelimchurch.org/audio/podcasts/2017-03-19.mp3

Read Mark 4:1-20

The parable of the sower is the first of many in Mark’s gospel account, and there is an obvious application for us today.

Which of the four terrains (hard path, rocky ground, thorny ground, or good soil) best reflects our hearts when it comes to hearing the word of God?

http://www.salfordelimchurch.org/audio/podcasts/2017-02-26.mp3

Read Mark 2:18-3:6

By the time of Jesus, some religious leaders were so paranoid about breaking God’s law that they had introduced over 300 additional laws as an extra safeguard, just in case. These extra rules became a burden to ordinary Jews, and the teachers didn’t seem to help lift this burden. In fact, they were making it hard for folk to meet with God.

Jesus came to challenge the religious leaders, and get to the heart of the law that brings freedom for its followers.

http://www.salfordelimchurch.org/audio/podcasts/2017-02-12.mp3

Read Mark 2:1-12

But along the way, we hear the echoes of all the things we need, and yet sometimes the things we shy away from. Being offered forgiveness makes us feel vulnerable.

But if we can admit our need, the future changes unrecognisably – for us and those around us.

The past will not define me.

The future will not frighten me.#salford #elim pic.twitter.com/rrVQYdif9H

— Salford Elim Church (@SalfordElim) 12 February 2017

http://www.salfordelimchurch.org/audio/podcasts/2017-01-29.mp3

Read Mark 1:21-39

If we weren’t clear what the kingdom of God might look like, we soon get to see.

There’s a clash in the synagogue – between the teachers of the law and Jesus, and then with an evil spirit.

It’s clear that this is no gentle and meek Jesus – there is a battle at the beginning that will roll on throughout his whole ministry.

What does that mean for today?

Jesus is putting things right in the world, and he's using us to be part of that work. #salford #elim pic.twitter.com/wmubY1w3VW

— Salford Elim Church (@SalfordElim) January 29, 2017

http://www.salfordelimchurch.org/audio/podcasts/2017-01-22.mp3

Read Mark 1:14-20

When he (Jesus) spoke into their context, standing next to him were ordinary folks, the poor and the marginalised and the faithful who, in Jesus’ kingdom vision, were beginning to tap to the beat of an old song that was sounding brand new.

Jesus’ kingdom vision worked on their memory and on their hopes and suddenly they knew where they were and where they were headed. The old story had new life.

– Scot McKnight

Jesus offered an invitation to the disciples, and now he offers it to us. ‘Will you join me in this Kingdom Revolution?’ #salford #elim pic.twitter.com/XDUdxV3umC

— Salford Elim Church (@SalfordElim) 22 January 2017