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Mercy can’t wait for a better day. We sit with Mark chapter three and watch Jesus heal on the Sabbath, confront brittle traditions, and reveal a kingdom where compassion outruns control. The crowds surge, unclean spirits fall, and the Son of God calls twelve ordinary men to carry an extraordinary mission—preach the gospel and push back darkness with real authority.

We pull apart the knot at the center of the chapter: what does it mean to blaspheme the Holy Spirit? Mark’s clarity is bracing—calling the Spirit’s work satanic shuts you off from the very grace you need. We explore why this isn’t a stray intrusive thought or a one-time doubt, but a hardened verdict that flips moral vision upside down. Along the way, we talk about Jesus’ emotional life—His anger at stubborn hearts and grief over their resistance—and why that matters for how we picture God’s character today.

The conversation also traces the deeper story behind the Twelve, a deliberate echo of Israel’s tribes that signals renewal and fulfillment. We wrestle with family tensions as Jesus’ mother and brothers try to pull Him back, and we hear His piercing redefinition of kinship: those who do God’s will are family. From there, we land on practical takeaways—honor the Sabbath as a day for worship and works of mercy, refuse legalism that sidelines love, and follow Jesus’ costly compassion even when it breaks your schedule.

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A packed house, a torn-up roof, and a word that stops the room: “Your sins are forgiven.” Our conversation through Mark 2 starts with that shock and follows the thread—why Jesus answers the deeper need first, how healing becomes proof of authority, and what it means for us when forgiveness takes center stage. The story of the paralytic isn’t just a miracle; it’s a window into divine priorities and a challenge to our own.

From there we step into Levi’s world, where an outcast hears “Follow me” and turns a tax booth into a doorway for grace. We unpack the tension of Jesus sharing tables with sinners while calling them to repentance, and we square that with Paul’s guardrails for unrepentant insiders. The result is a vision of mission that is warm, truthful, and costly—hospitality that refuses both compromise and contempt.

When questions about fasting and wineskins surface, we explore how the kingdom changes the container. John’s mournful preparation gives way to Jesus’ wedding joy, yet longing returns when the bridegroom is taken away. That rhythm helps us practice discernment: our spiritual habits should fit God’s moment, not our mood. Then the grain fields of Sabbath controversy open up a bigger truth—rest was made for people. We trace the biblical allowance for hunger, the danger of adding burdens to God’s law, and the beautiful pair of necessity and mercy that keeps Sabbath a gift instead of a grind.

By the end, we land on clear takeaways: avoid legalism that smothers joy, trust the authority of Jesus to forgive, be the friend who carries others to him, and follow like Levi by gathering your people to meet Christ. If you’ve ever felt stuck between rules and rest, or between cynicism and hope, Mark 2 offers a path back to the heart of God. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review to help others find the conversation.

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Blink and you’ll miss three miracles. Mark 1 explodes out of the gate with urgency—John’s prologue, Jesus’ baptism and temptation, the first disciples dropping nets, demons silenced, a fever lifted, and a leper restored with a touch and a word. We walk through that rapid arc and slow it down just enough to see the threads: authority that doesn’t bluster, compassion that crosses boundaries, and a mission paced by the Father’s timing.

We start with the structure Mark lays down—prophecy fulfilled in Isaiah, a royal announcement of good news, and a King who immediately proves His reign. Then we tackle a question many wrestle with: why was a sinless Jesus baptized? The answer opens up themes of righteousness, identification with Israel’s story, and the foreshadowing of death and resurrection. From there, we dig into the so‑called messianic secret: why Jesus often told people in Judea to stay quiet while encouraging witness in Gentile regions. It’s not mixed messaging; it’s sovereign timing, keeping the path to the cross right on schedule.

The heart of the episode beats in two scenes: the leper who kneels with humble confidence—“If you will, you can make me clean”—and Jesus slipping out before dawn to pray. One shows how faith approaches the King without presumption; the other shows where power truly begins. We reflect on the nature of our calling: not just to seek help but to submit to a Master, to repent and believe, and to become fishers of men. Mark’s speed is matched by clarity—follow when He calls, live under His word, and carry royal news that changes destinies.

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Pastor Plek reads Mark 1.

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An empty tomb, a frantic cover story, and a mountain meeting that redefined the future—Matthew 28 moves fast, but every line carries weight. We trace the chapter’s arc from women arriving with spices and courage to the risen Jesus claiming all authority in heaven and on earth, then promising to be with us always. Along the way, we sit with the startling honesty that some worshiped and some doubted, even while looking at the resurrected Lord, and we talk about why that tension still rings true for modern faith.

We dig into the women as first witnesses and what their role says about God’s way of honoring overlooked voices. We examine the guards’ bribe as a case study in fear, power, and misinformation—how truth can be resisted not because it’s weak, but because it’s disruptive. Then we look hard at the Great Commission, not as a slogan but as a living mandate rooted in Jesus’ universal authority. If Christ rules over heaven and earth, every person and institution is accountable to him; that shapes repentance, everyday integrity, and even how we think about leadership and public life.

Finally, we unpack the promise of presence. Jesus ascends bodily yet remains with us by his Spirit, turning the Lord’s Day into a weekly reminder that resurrection rewires time, hope, and courage. Expect clear takeaways: move through doubt toward worship, tell the truth even when it costs, honor the people who quietly show up to serve, and go make disciples with humble boldness anchored in a reigning King.

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A governor who fears riots more than truth. A crowd that chooses a criminal over the innocent. A cross that looks like defeat but opens a way no sword or seal can stop. We walk through Matthew 27 with clear eyes and honest questions, tracing the trial before Pilate, the mocking and suffering of Jesus, and the stunning signs that follow his death: darkness at noon, a torn temple curtain, an earthquake, and even opened tombs that point to a rising greater than anyone expected.

Along the way, we unpack the hard paradoxes and bright reversals at the heart of the gospel. Barabbas is released while Jesus is condemned, showing grace as a great exchange. Simon of Cyrene is pressed into carrying the cross, offering a living picture of discipleship. A Roman centurion, not the religious elite, declares, “Truly, the Son of God,” reminding us that God can open any eyes, anywhere. And Joseph of Arimathea steps forward with costly courage to claim and bury Jesus, fulfilling prophecy and anchoring the story in public memory.

This episode blends biblical insight, historical context, and practical application. We explore why Pilate washed his hands, what the torn curtain means for access to God, and how the signs at the crucifixion reveal both judgment and mercy. We also wrestle with the crowd’s cry, “His blood be on us and on our children,” and the hope offered later in Peter’s sermon that forgiveness is still promised “for you and for your children.” If you’re longing for a faith that faces suffering, resists compromise, and finds courage in the dark, you’ll find solid ground here.

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Pastor Holland reads Matthew 27.

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