Summer Stretch – “… a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith” Hebrews 12:1–3 (NLT) 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And…
Resilient faith is grounded in the person of Jesus Christ. 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…
For all of us God calls us to be a part of his mission of compassion, to bring something of the Kingdom of God to wherever we are, whoever we’re engaging with and whatever we’re doing. What does it look like for you to live this out, with the presence of Jesus in that being…
So far in Mark’s Gospel Jesus had demonstrated his power over demons, over death, and over sickness. In the context of the storm on the Sea of Galilee Jesus demonstrates His power over creation. Much of the New Testament narrative of Jesus’ ministry takes place alongside this 11 klms wide and 21 klms long stretch…
Mark 2:1-12 (ESV) 1 And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. 3 And they came, bringing to him a…
The parable of the soils: This is the third in the series Encounters by the Sea. The gospel of Mark introduces Jesus and His mission with these words: “And after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is…
This new series considers encounters with Jesus by the sea of Galilee found in the Gospel of Mark. This second message considers what it is to come in humble faith seeking Jesus in all of life (Mark 5:21-43) as seen through Jaurus, the healing of the woman, and the raising of the daughter. Erasmus, a contemporary…
God who calls: Exodus chapters 3 and 4 describe God’s encounter with Moses for the purpose of drawing him into His plan. These chapters describe his encounter with God. His life is re-oriented. We too are called to what God is doing. What is our response to the call of God?
10:36 For you have need of endurance,…”
10:39 But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.
Research tell us that resilient people live longer, live healthier, and have healthier relationships. Resilience is our capacity to adjust to changes and challenges in our life, as well as the ability to “spring back” after dealing with a difficult and stressful time. (The American Psychological Association). It is the ability to cope under pressure.
10:36 For you have need of endurance,…”
10:39 But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.
Research tell us that resilient people live longer, live healthier, and have healthier relationships. Resilience is our capacity to adjust to changes and challenges in our life, as well as the ability to “spring back” after dealing with a difficult and stressful time. (The American Psychological Association). It is the ability to cope under pressure.