Luke Shelnutt teaches that Gof is worthy of a life-long devotion to Him.

Jacob Withrow teaches that all must bow to the King of Kings through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ or else receive judgment.

Luke Shelnutt teaches that God alone is always worthy of our worship, no matter the consequence.

Jason Lefler teaches that God proves He is the true source of revelation and that He alone possesses the authority and faithfulness to interpret and fulfill what He reveals

Luke Shelnutt reaches that God sovereignly and graciously leads His people in the midst of exile.

In this passage, as we see Jesus entering Jerusalem days before His crucifixion, we see that He indeed is the Messianic King.

• Jesus, the King, deserves worship (v1-11)
• Jesus, the King, brings peace (v1-11)
• Jesus, the King, judges righteously (v12-19)
• Jesus, the King, is the object of our faith (v20-25)

As we reach the mountaintop of Mark's gospel, we will see that Jesus is the suffering servant. In this passage, we will see that our understanding of Jesus directly affects how we live our lives.

• Living in light of the greatness of Jesus (v32-45)
  • Declaration - Jesus is the suffering Messiah (v32-34)
  • Determination - The disciples display a misplaced ambition (v35-41)
  • Demonstration - Jesus demonstrates true greatness (v42-45)
• Living in light of the hope of Jesus (v46-52)
  • Declaration - Jesus is the promised Messiah (v46-47)
  • Determination - The blind man displays a proper ambition (v48-50)
  • Demonstration - Jesus demonstrates the hope of His kingdom (v51-52)

As Mark continues to demonstrate what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, he draws a clear distinction between those who are inside the Kingdom of God and those who are outside it. In this passage, we will see what it looks like to enter the Kingdom of God with a feeble résumé, and what it looks like to forfeit the Kingdom of God with a robust résumé.

• Enter the Kingdom of God with a feeble résumé (v13-16)
  • Those in the Kingdom of God are the lowly and dependent (v13-14)
  • Those in the Kingdom of God have a childlike faith (v15)
  • Those in the Kingdom of God are blessed (v16)
• Forfeit the Kingdom of God with a robust résumé (v17-31)
  • Those outside the Kingdom of God do not trust in Christ alone (v17-22)
  • Those outside the Kingdom of God seek salvation through their own power (v23-37)
  • Those outside the Kingdom of God will be last (v28-31)

Ben Nissen, the pastor over GBC's Young Adult Ministry, teaches from the book of Hebrews. Drawing encouragement from the testimony of faithful believers, we are called to fix our eyes on Jesus, our better priest, renounce sin, and follow him without giving up.

• We are encouraged by those who have gone before (v1a)
  • The race is possible
  • We are encouraged by others
• Running the race (v1b)
  • Casting off what holds us back
  • Going the distance
• The finish line (v2)
  • Jesus has finished the race
  • Jesus is cheering for you

Jason Lefler teaches from 1 John 2:15-17. John, the last surviving apostle, was living in Ephesus and confronting a rising plague of gnosticism that was creeping into the church. He wrote this letter to affirm that God can be truly known and that His salvation is certain for the genuine believer.

• Do not love the world (v15)
  • What does God mean by world?
    • 1. World of sin
    • 2. World of darkness
• It is not from the Father (v16)
  • Where does this "world of darkness" come from?
    • 1. Prince of darkness
  • What does God want us to love?
    • 1. Love God
    • 2. Love His people
• This world is passing away (v17)
  • Message to the non-believer
    • 1. Repent and believe
    • 2. Seek after Christ
  • Message to the believer
    • 1. Renew your affections for Christ
    • 2. See sin for what it is death
    • 3. The Father's love for you can be known and is the same now as it will be in heaven