As Mark continues his frenetic pace, he shows us that Jesus speaks with authority, and has authority over unclean spirits.

What should our response to Jesus' kingdom look like today?

Temptation is a continual struggle, even when we have committed to following Jesus. It is especially easy to give in to “sins of convenience,” but Jesus demonstrated the better way – radical obedience to the will of God, whatever the cost.

As the gospel begins we see God initiating a new redemptive work in the world. 

At the cross we find scandal, mercy, and hope.

Baptism is an external physical act representing an internal spiritual reality. We die a real death in Christ and rise to a real new life in Him. It is not just a symbolic act, either, it's a declaration of allegiance to Christ with real world impact, consequences and meaning.

Immediately after Jonah delivers his message to Nineveh, God brings revival and Jonah is furious at God. How might Jonah's misplaced anger teach us today?

As God persists with Jonah we gain insight about God's ways & how He loves.

As Jonah visits Nineveh we are given a fresh glimpse of God's justice and power. Yet, God is also working in mercy and grace, even through a stubborn prophet and a hardhearted nation.

Thoughts from the belly of the whale...