Mark 10:21

There is a powerful narrative that we see play out in the book of Mark with Jesus and someone who is often referred to as "The Rich Young Ruler." This man comes to Jesus and asks a great question, "What must I do the inherit eternal life?" Then Jesus goes over a list of a few key…

There is a powerful narrative that we see play out in the book of Mark with Jesus and someone who is often referred to as "The Rich Young Ruler." This man comes to Jesus and asks a great question, "What must I do the inherit eternal life?" Then Jesus goes over a list of a few key…

“Anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will not enter it.” Mark 10:17 Jesus looked at the rich man and loved him. Mark 10:21 Jesus found nothing but leaves on the fig tree because it was not the season for figs. “May no one ever eat fruit from you […]…

Discipleship of Jesus Christ requires great costs. Image: Timon Studler|Unsplash In Jesus Christ’s earthly ministry, the apostles, disciples, and His followers often besieged the Lord with the question and rhetoric: “How do I follow you? You have the words of eternal life.” He said to a large crowd: “If anyone comes to me and does …

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for……

Unlike many of us, Jesus clearly grasps eternal realities, and that knowledge informs His love for rich people.…

Last week we looked at the imprecatory psalms. This week, we are taking one step to the side and looking at a couple of specific statements from the psalms that are a bit difficult to understand or swallow. Several times over the past week, I have seen this concept floated, “Love the sinner but hate……

Last week we looked at the imprecatory psalms. This week, we are taking one step to the side and looking at a couple of specific statements from the psalms that are a bit difficult to understand or swallow. Several times over the past week, I have seen this concept floated, “Love the sinner but hate……

Jesus Speaks on the Authority of God's Word…

In Acts 11:19-26, we read about the disciples’ doings, which led to the coining of the term ‘Christian.’ Others saw that their way of life was different from everyone else, but similar to that of ……