Barrier-Breakers

Mark 2:1–12 “Which is easier: to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, take your mat, and walk’? But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he told the paralytic—“I tell you: get up, take your mat, and go home.”—Mark […]

Authority That Cleanses:

Following Jesus in Mark 1:21–45 Mark opens his Gospel at a sprint, and in 1:21–45 we get a vivid portrait of Jesus’ mission in motion. In a single sweep we watch Jesus teach with authority, confront demonic darkness, heal the sick, retreat to pray, refuse the lure of celebrity, and restore an untouchable man to […]

The Kingdom at Hand

The Kingdom at Hand: Time Fulfilled, Crown Laid Down (Mark 1:14–15) “After John (the Baptist) was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee proclaiming the good news of God: ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news.’” Mark moves us from wilderness to proclamation, from a lone […]

Follow the King

Follow the King: Through Water and Wilderness (Mark 1:9–13) Mark begins with a staggering claim about who Jesus is—and then invites us to walk with Him long enough to see if it’s true. Watch how the Gospel unveils Him: through water and into wilderness, with the heavens torn, the Spirit descending, and the Father speaking. […]

Prepare the Way

Prepare the Way: Yield to the One Who Transforms (Mark 1:1–5) “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” With that trumpet note, Mark sets a new creation in motion. “The beginning” echoes Genesis (Gen 1:1) and John’s prologue (John 1:1), signaling that in Jesus, God is forming something as radical […]

What is Church Discipleship and Why is it Important?

Discipleship is intentionally pursuing spiritual growth and development by exercising spiritual disciplines. The goal of discipleship is to become more like Christ, and it’s a vital part of the Christian experience. Church discipleship is growing and developing as a Christian within a local church community. Discipleship is important because it enables believers to grow deeper […]