Tag archive: Mark
What Comes To Mind
When I hear the word ‘boss’ I think of someone in a suit who always sits behind a desk full of papers. Mark 11:12-26 Reference: On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches…
Meeting My Hero
I’m realistic enough to know that if I did ever get the opportunity to be face-to-face with them, I would clam up! Mark 11:1-11 Reference: Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Mark 11:9 NIV) Explore: If you could meet anyone…
Social Niceties
The adults nibbled politely on the snacks, but really everyone was wanting to consume them all. Mark 10:46-52 Reference: Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus. (Mark 10:50 TNIV) Explore: I was recently at a BBQ with a number of families. We had all brought food to share and…
The Greatest I Know
These people would have mixed with the known and influential of our city Mark 10:32-45 Reference: Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, (Mark 10:43 NIV) Explore: I used to work at a church that was situated in quite an affluent suburb. Within the congregation there…
Come, Follow Me
If the rabbi did not think the student was worthy to be his disciple he would send him back Mark 10:13-31 Reference: Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow…