The Common Sense Gospel

This will be the second time that Jesus tells His apostles about His betrayal, execution, and resurrection. Mark tells us that the apostles were afraid to ask Jesus about this teaching. As we get to the end of our reading today, we'll hear Jesus tell us how to deal with sin in our lives. "Find it and cut it off!"

Martha will come to Jesus and say, "Lord, if you were here my brother would not have died." She's right about that, but God is doing something far greater. "It is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it."

Peter, James, and John are coming down the mountain with the Lord, and they are met with a crowd of people and the disciples disputing with the scribes. A man has brought his only son, and he needs Jesus' help.

During the days of Jesus, there was a religious system that was well established and firmly set in place. There were religious leaders who were responsible for the people and their devotion to God. Matthew 9:36 tells us this, "When He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd." How sad!

As we make our way into Mark 9, we are reminded of all of the great things we have seen and learned about Jesus. He has proven Himself to be a wonderful compassionate Shepherd who helps the weak, heals the sick, and restores the broken. As wonderful as all of that has been, nothing can prepare us for what He will show us today. His glory will be revealed on the mount of transfiguration, and only three men will be allowed to go with Him and see this great event.

Today, Danny and Kurt will turn to John 10, where Jesus makes the striking claim that He is the Door. As we explore this together, we’ll uncover why He chose that image and what deeper realities about His care, His protection, and His calling are waiting behind that simple illustration.

Last week we heard Peter make that good confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Now, just a few verses later, Peter will oppose the Lord and be told, "Get behind Me Satan!" What does Jesus mean by this and what can we learn about God and His eternal will? Let's find out together.

Jesus is the light of the world and the light of men that has been given by God. Today we will watch the light of the world speak kindly to a sinful woman and give her the kind of instruction that will improve her life and save her soul.

Today, we will read about the only time in the gospels that the healing of Jesus required a second touch. Why couldn't He heal the blind man with one touch, with one word, or even with one thought. Danny and Robert will explore this unique miracle and share what Jeus is doing in this important moment.

The day after Jesus fed 5,000 men with 5 loaves and 2 fish, the people follow Him to the other side of the sea and ask Him, "When did You come here?" Jesus ignores that question and gets to the source of their problem. "You came looking for Me because you want more bread."