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Scripture: Mark 10:46-52 If you have read Mark’s gospel up to this point, you have seen several instances where Jesus did not allow himself to be identified as the Son of God (1:25, 1:34) for example. It took the disciples some time to understand who Jesus is. And even then, Jesus told them not to… Read More »

Reading: Acts 17:10-15 I became very familiar with this passage when I was younger because I attended a church called Berean Baptist Church. At a time when scripture was becoming less prominent in preaching, this church deliberately decided to hug more tightly to the word of God. The thing that is most notable about the Bereans… Read More »

Reading: Luke 18:31-34 On Sunday, we read Mark’s account of Jesus’ third prediction of His death (Mark 10:32-34). We noted that this time, Jesus provides an additional detail not previously mentioned, which is that He would be handed over to the Gentiles. This would add insult to injury. Of course we know that our Lord was… Read More »

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45 In a previous career, I once entered a diner frequented by truckers. As I sat down, the waitress yelled across the dining room at me, “What the heck (not her word) do you want?” After about a two-second stunned silence, I shouted back that I’d like a water. A quick observation of… Read More »

Reading: Mark 10:32-34 We observe two key responses of those who were following Christ on His journey to Jerusalem. First, we note the astonishment of the disciples. Their astonishment was partially that Jesus would willingly go to Jerusalem where those who sought His execution were. Jesus did not simply go willingly, however. He went boldly,… Read More »

Reading: Matthew 20:20-28 In yesterday’s sermon, we covered Mark’s account of this event. Matthew’s account differs only slightly in that he credits James and John’s mother with making the request of Jesus. We should not see the two witnesses as conflicting, but instead, Matthew adding an additional detail: the presence (or prodding) of their mother.… Read More »