From Heaven Originally (Mark 11:27-33). The so-called experts in religion evaluate Jesus based on the Law. Who are the experts today who judge and condemn Jesus by their legalist definitions? The are indignant that Jesus is doing miracles outside their systems and power. By what authority do they take God to court?

Cursing Corrupt Roots (Mark 11:12-26). Jesus sees a fig tree in full leaf, but it is not the season yet. How often do we make the excuse that the season has not come for us to be of use to the Lord? To be fruitful we must have healthy roots in God’s will. Jesus encourages us to trust, not doubt, our Father that will give us the kingdom.

Rejected Saving King (Mark 11:1-11). Jesus sends disciples ahead of his entourage to secure an unridden colt. What does the Lord have need of in your life? Will you just relent to the Lord’s request? Hosanna in the highest heaven! Save us please Almighty God. Blessed is the one who comes in the authority and power of the Lord Almighty.

Blind Man Sees Him (Mark 10:46-52). The blind beggars calls out for the healing from the Messiah. The crowd rebukes him for interrupting their comfortable time with Jesus. Are you crying out to be healed; to be given sight? Jesus asks, “What do you want me to do for you?” Do you trust Jesus to heal your life to fall prostate at his feet?

Afraid Of Where He Goes (Mark 10:32-45). The disciples are afraid as Jesus leads the way to Jerusalem. Do we follow where Jesus leads? Where Jesus says his path will lead to rejection and crucifixion, the disciples have their mind on promotion. Jesus leads as one who serves and is first because he obeys the will of God. How will you live your faith?

Straight Up Works Righteous (Mark 10:17-31). If only God alone is good, why boast of your keeping the Law? What about loving God alone, honoring His name above all names, and keep Sabbath rest with God? Is keeping the commandments enough? It is impossible. Salvation is only made possible through what God does.

God Joined Marriages (Mark 10:1-16). The experts in the Law measure marriage by the Law, by our demands for our fairness. Then the legal experts look for loopholes to excuse breaking God’s marriage. How would your marriage look if Jesus is Lord of your family? The Kingdom belongs to those who will receive, not take it or demand it as a wage.

Stumble Causing Appendage (Mark 9:42-50).  What would be cut out of your life when you enter heaven? What can’t you imagine giving up rather than believe in Christ? Hell is real. Don’t lead yourself astray trusting in anything other than Christ. Even if you have lost your saltiness, your faith, ask God to restore you to faith.

Last Place Servant (Mark 9:30-41). If Christians are arguing about who is the greatest, they are measuring by the world’s standard, not the standard of the crucified Son of Man. If Jesus checks his ego to go to the cross, will we welcome the small and insignificant? You cannot do a true work in Jesus’ name and speak against His name.

Believing Unbelieving Generation (Mark 9:14-29). Will the Law free us from sin and the demonic? Only faith in God can deliver us from the destructive forces. Yet every generation does not believe. “If I can?” Christ, the Lord of Lord is powerful in your life. He can. Ye we never belief enough, so we cry out help us in our pathetic belief.