Three Impossible Tests (Mark 12:13-34)
Jesus’ enemies asked Him three ‘impossible’ questions intended to expose His faults and deficiencies. Should we pay taxes to Caesar? (Mark 12:13-17) How does marriage and remarriage work in the resurrection? (Mark 12:18-27) Of the 613 commandments in the OT, which is the greatest? (Mark 12:28-34) But Jesus answers them flawlessly, and then turns the questions to us: Do […]
The Best Investment in Life (Mark 8:31-38)
Key Idea: Following Jesus may seem like a life-demanding investment, but it is the best one you can make in life.
The Authority of the True King (Mark 11:27-12:12)
Key Idea: Jesus is King, not You The Confrontation (11:27-28) The Counter (11:29-30) The Cowardice (11:31-33) The Condemnation (12:1-9) The Cornerstone (12:10-12)
Who Is This King of Glory? (Mark 11:1-11)
Key Idea: Our expectations of God must be built upon what God has said. I. The King Comes to Jerusalem? II. The King Leaves Jerusalem?!
The Fear of the Lord (Mark 4:35-41)
Retreat Recap Fear the Lord Trust the Lord
God’s Love Rejected (Mark 4:1-20)
The Mission of the Messiah (Mark 10:32-45)
Key idea: We must find our life mission in Jesus’ mission, which was to glorify God by suffering, giving His life as a ransom for many. The Servant of Yahweh (10:32-34) The Servants of Self (10:35-40) The Servant of All (10:41-45)
Growing Younger (Mark 10:13-31)
Following Jesus means recognizing our need for Him.
True Greatness (Mark 9:30-50)
Key idea: If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all. I. Who is the Greatest? (9:30-32) II. What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus? (9:33-37) III. What Does it Mean to Not Follow Jesus? (9:38-50) IV. Follow Jesus!
Help Me, Lord! (Mark 9:14-29)
Key Idea: God has all power and all compassion to help you in your suffering. Do you believe Him? I. Help, I’m Suffering! (Mark 9:14-22) II. Help My Unbelief! (Mark 9:23-27) III. Help Me, Lord! (Mark 9:28-29)
