Wenatchee in the Word

Mark 10:1-12 - In this episode, we see some of Jesus' critics bring up a question about divorce. Jesus gives them a clear answer on God's intention for marriage. Through it, we are challenged to display God's faithfulness through our marriage relationships.

Mark 9:43-50 - In this episode, Jesus ties all of His teachings in these conversations together by telling the disciples that all their other thoughts are causing them to lose their effectiveness in ministering. And He challenges them to refocus.

Mark 9:38-42 - In this episode, John asks Jesus about an incident that took place between them and another person who was casting out demons in Jesus' name. Jesus takes this opportunity to say, if someone is following Him, even if they aren't following US, they are on our team!

Mark 9:30-37 - In this episode, we find the disciples have been arguing about who will be the greatest in the kingdom. And Jesus takes this opportunity to teach them that true greatness comes from being a servant.

Mark 9:24-29 - In this episode, we continue to unpack the story of the demoniac son being healed. The disciples ask why they were not able to help, and Jesus reveals that to truly minister effectively, you must be growing in your relationship with Jesus.

Mark 9:9-23 - In this episode, we find Jesus coming down with the three to see the religious leaders disputing with the other nine disciples. And the scene that unfolds reveals a lack of faith on the part of the disciples.

Mark 8:34-38 - In this episode, Jesus clarifies the cost of following Him. And we find that it requires self-denial, identifying with the cross, and following after His example.

Mark 8:31-33 - In this episode, we see Jesus explaining the ministry of Messiah to His disciples. Peter doesn't like what he hears and rebukes Jesus. But Jesus tells Peter that the rebuke he gave is more in line with the thinking of satan, than that of God.

Mark 8:22-30 - In this episode, we see God heal a man in stages, paralleled next to Peter's great declaration to identify Jesus as the Messiah. As we go through the account, we ask if we are seeing Jesus clearly ourselves.