Let's set the stage for a parable Jesus taught, as recounted in the fourth chapter of the gospel of Mark
Tag: Mark
Sometimes, Less is More
Jesus brings great freedom to His followers, including freedom from extra human rules
When Mix and Match Makes a Mess
When God gives you something new, don't try to glue it onto something old that needs to be discarded!
They Probably Already Know
If Jesus reached out to those who already knew that things weren't going right between them and God, shouldn't we?
Making the Effort; Doing What it Takes
The problem of sin is important enough to justify extra effort, and maybe some introspection
Wrong Time, Wrong Place, Wrong Messenger, or Wrong Message?
There is such a thing as the right thing to say at the right time and place
In a Hurry to Fish?
While we shouldn't get ahead of God's leading, we're might find ourselves more often guilty of dragging our feet, instead
Truth and Authority, Verified
Jesus didn't just make claims; He backed them up
Teaching, Truth, and Purpose
Where do we get the truth that we share with others, and why do we share it in the first place?
Announcing: The Kingdom of God!
Do you know what Jesus' initial message was about?
The Baptism of Jesus, according to Mark
Let's take a look at the gospel writer Mark's account of Jesus' baptism (and maybe a peek at Matthew's account, too)
John the Baptist’s Message
Does the message of John the Baptist still speak to people today?
Straight Paths, not a Strait Jacket
How can Christians today prepare the way for a Lord who has already arrived?
Same Message, Different Words
The fact that God inspired all of Scripture leads to some interesting observations
Welcome to the Book of Mark
The book of Mark in the Bible might start out a little different from the other gospels, but it sets up some really good news!
A Different Kind of Mark
In a vision from God, a saving mark was given to those who did something different from what we might expect
Those Who Sin Differently 