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Six Days Before the Passover
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In today's inquiry into the scriptures we find Jesus and His disciples preparing to leave Jericho and head uphill to Bethany, just outside Jerusalem. Jesus knows His crucifixion is only a week away. He lays out the mission of the journey to the disciples. The Pharisee's plot to kill Jesus has expanded to include Lazarus. Why? The drama of this passage reveals the short-term thinking caused by pride and the division it creates among the Twelve. Jesus points out the way for anyone to be great and we are well-served in taking it to heart. Jesus joins Lazarus, Mary, and Martha for dinner at their house in Bethany. And whoa, Jesus lays out some truth!
Scriptures: Matthew 20:17-34; John 11:55-12:9; Deuteronomy 15:9-11
Preacher: Pastor Mark
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
What Do You Need to Let Go?
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Jesus counseled the rich young ruler to let go of the one thing that was keeping him from salvation. The man was grieved because he couldn't. Jesus continued teaching in response to questioning by pharisees trying to trap Him. They posed a legal question to which Jesus pointed out their hard hearts were the problem. Jesus wraps this lesson into a restatement on divorce and adultery. Jesus finishes up be comforting Peter and the apostles that their sacrifices will be rewarded in heaven when the first will be last and the last will be first. Listen in and see if Jesus challenges you to let go of something and to hold onto another.
Scriptures: Luke 18:35-40, 19:1-10; Mark 10:1-31
Preacher: Pastor Mark
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Jericho to Bethany
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
We spend more time in Perea with Jesus. We find Him teaching some curious lessons albeit with profound points such as use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves so that when it is gone you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings. Another, as Abraham in the parable responded to the rich man in hell, your brothers have Moses and the Prophets to listen to and hear the story of salvation. Wha?..
And then! Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead in Bethany. But what is the most important statement in that miracle? It is the question Jesus asks Martha, do you believe... listen in to find out what Jesus said we must all believe.
Scriptures: Luke 16:14-18, 27-31; 18:9-14; Matthew 20:13-16; John 11:45-53
Preacher: Pastor Mark
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Truth and Parables in Perea
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Jesus left the temple in Jerusalem and returned back across the river to Perea where He taught in the villages and towns. A couple dozen of our most cherished parables were taught in this location and during this time. Jesus lays out what it means to be a disciple of His. And it's not easy to hear for some. I hope as you listen, you will come to understand the joy of following what some describe as "hard teachings".
Scriptures: Luke 13:22-35; 14:1-15:10
Preacher: Pastor Mark
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
I Have Told You
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Tell us plainly Jesus, "Are you the Christ or not?" I have told you and you do not believe. Jesus was teaching in the temple in Jerusalem at the Feast of Dedication having made His way from the Jordan River up through Bethany and the Mount of Olives. After this He returns to Perea. Jesus remains on His final journey to the cross.
Scriptures: Luke 10:38-42; 11:1-13; John 10:22-42
Preacher: Pastor Mark
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Lessons Along the Road
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Jesus starts His final journey towards Jerusalem. He chastises the cities that had experienced His miracles yet refused to believe on Him. This makes me wonder how the city I live in would be assessed by Him. I'm part of the city.
During this journey Jesus is not received by the Samaritans. Two of the apostles want to call down fire from heaven upon them. Jesus responds with a heavenly truth: He didn't come to destroy people, but to save them.
Join us as we open up the lessons along the road.
Scriptures: Luke 9:51-62; 17:11-19; 10:1-24; 25-37; Matthew 11:28-30
Preacher: Pastor Mark
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
I Am's of Jesus
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
The Jews were making conclusions based on wrong facts. The "world" does this same thing today. Who is Jesus? When He speaks who really hears Him? The pharisees kept asking Jesus questions and no matter how many times He answered, they would not believe. Instead they got angry and wanted to kill Him. They refused to accept that He is God. Jesus uses an illustration of sheep and a shepherd to explain who actually hears Him. Do YOU hear Jesus? Are YOU one of His sheep?
No Truth = No Sight = No Freedom. Must have Truth to be free.
Continue Jesus' journey to the cross with us.
Scripture: John 9 and 10
Preacher: Pastor Mark
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
The Source of Light and Freedom
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Jesus' "debate" with the Jews continues during the Feast of the Tabernacles wherein He declares Himself to be the Light of the word. Jesus clearly teaches how He and the Father are one. A discussion arises over who His Father is and who theirs is. An important point of having two or three witnesses arises. Jesus reveals how the Truth gives us freedom. Without Truth, there is no freedom, only slavery.
Walk with us as we look at Jesus' journey to the Cross.
Scriptures: John 8; Romans 6:15-23; Galtians 4:30; 1 John 3:8-10
Preacher: Pastor Mark
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Jesus Teaches at the Feast
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
We start reading chronologically as we follow Jesus' journey to the Cross. That moment at the cross is the reason and the hour He came for. Today's scripture examines Jesus' discussion with the Jews while at the Feast of the Tabernacles about mid-way through His three year ministry.
Jesus went up to the Feast by Himself because the Jews were already wanting to kill Him. He is found teaching openly in the temple and people wondered why the rulers were letting Him speak. He was not widely accepted. Hecklers were claiming He had a demon. In spite of this Jesus makes some astounding claims. Like...
Scripture: John 7
Preacher: Pastor Mark
Saturday Jan 13, 2024
The Taking, then the Four Horsemen
Saturday Jan 13, 2024
Saturday Jan 13, 2024
Knowing the truth about the Rapture and the Return of Jesus to gather His bride is important to the Believer’s faith. There is so much speculation even wild tales. After The Taking, the Four Horsemen are released by Jesus as He opens the seals on the scroll.
Scriptures - Study these to get the full scriptural background of todays message: 1 Peter 4:7-11; Luke 17:26-37; Genesis 7:1-5; 19; John 14;1-6; 1 Corinthians 15:50; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 6:1-8; 2 Peter 3:3; 2 Thessalonians 2:11,12; 1 Thessalonians 5:9