Mark is a storyteller, and the story he is telling is the story of Jesus Christ through the lens of the Apostle Peter’s stories for Roman Christians undergoing persecution. The Christians in Rome had already heard and believed the good news of God’s saving power (Rom. 1:8) but they needed to hear it again with…
Mark 1 introduces the reader to the central figure, Jesus Christ, including His temptation. The key verse of chapter 1 is verse 15 “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel” This chapter is made up of several scenes… Scene 1 John the Baptist prepares the…
The Gospel of Mark – Introduction
Storytellers. Mark is a storyteller, and the story he is telling is the story of Jesus Christ through the lens of the Apostle Peter’s stories for Roman Christians undergoing persecution under Nero.
And it is a story that is for everyone.
The Gospel of Mark tells the story of some of the most significant and astounding events in Jesus’ ministry.
Today I’ll be addressing the difficult subject of domestic violence. Taking the opportunity to discuss domestic violence today is grounded in the desire to acknowledge our failures to listen, protect, and aid – along with a commitment do all we can to create a faith culture that listens, protects, and aids our most vulnerable.
Dr Steven Tracy “… the number of times we have seen biblical statements regarding male headship, female submission and God hating divorce outrageously misused against abuse victims”.
Family and domestic violence support services:
1800 Respect national helpline: 1800 737 732
Women’s Crisis Line: 1800 811 811
Men’s Referral Service: 1300 766 491
Lifeline (24 hour crisis line): 131 114
Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277
Refugee Sunday: Working through both practically and theologically the issue of women in ministry last year has been somewhat cathartic for me. So too the issue of refugees. I was first challenged by this some fifteen years ago when we were in Victoria, northern rural Victoria, blue ribbon Liberal seat Victoria where buying the Weekend Australian made you a leftie.
I had some involvement with Rural Australians for Refugees – we had Julien Burnside up for a visit.
Surprise the world – questionable living by blessing Michael Frost presents a model of missional habits– BELLS – bless, eat, listen, learn, sent 5 Rhythms that shape, form, guide and help us become more like Jesus in our everyday lives – following Jesus, fulfilling His mission. This series is about how we can reorient…
This series is about how we can reorient the rhythms of life in order to have a missional impact on the world in which we live. And it begins with considering what missional living looks like. Colossians 4:2-6 (NLT) 2 Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. 3 Pray for…
Luke 9:21-27 (NLT) 21 Jesus warned his disciples not to tell anyone who he was. 22 “The Son of Man must suffer many terrible things,” he said. “He will be rejected by the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He will be killed, but on the third day he will be…
Growth was central to the church of Acts. “… And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.” Acts 2:47 (see also Acts 6:7 (NLT) So God’s message continued to spread. The number of believers greatly increased in Jerusalem, and many of the Jewish priests were converted, too; Acts 12:24 (NLT) Meanwhile,…