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PHILIPPIANS DEMONSTRATES TO US THE INCREDIBLE LIFE OF FAITH THAT WE GET TO ENJOY AND DELIGHT IN AMONGST THE CHURCH—THE FAMILY OF GOD. FROM THE HORRIBLE CONDITIONS OF A ROMAN JAIL, THE APOSTLE PAUL URGES HIS BELOVED BROTHERS AND SISTERS TO REJOICE IN THE GOSPEL, TO REJOICE IN THEIR PARTNERSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER, AND TO REJOICE IN JESUS CHRIST.
PHILIPPIANS DEMONSTRATES TO US THE INCREDIBLE LIFE OF FAITH THAT WE GET TO ENJOY AND DELIGHT IN AMONGST THE CHURCH—THE FAMILY OF GOD. FROM THE HORRIBLE CONDITIONS OF A ROMAN JAIL, THE APOSTLE PAUL URGES HIS BELOVED BROTHERS AND SISTERS TO REJOICE IN THE GOSPEL, TO REJOICE IN THEIR PARTNERSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER, AND TO REJOICE IN JESUS CHRIST.
PHILIPPIANS DEMONSTRATES TO US THE INCREDIBLE LIFE OF FAITH THAT WE GET TO ENJOY AND DELIGHT IN AMONGST THE CHURCH—THE FAMILY OF GOD. FROM THE HORRIBLE CONDITIONS OF A ROMAN JAIL, THE APOSTLE PAUL URGES HIS BELOVED BROTHERS AND SISTERS TO REJOICE IN THE GOSPEL, TO REJOICE IN THEIR PARTNERSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER, AND TO REJOICE IN JESUS CHRIST.
PHILIPPIANS DEMONSTRATES TO US THE INCREDIBLE LIFE OF FAITH THAT WE GET TO ENJOY AND DELIGHT IN AMONGST THE CHURCH—THE FAMILY OF GOD. FROM THE HORRIBLE CONDITIONS OF A ROMAN JAIL, THE APOSTLE PAUL URGES HIS BELOVED BROTHERS AND SISTERS TO REJOICE IN THE GOSPEL, TO REJOICE IN THEIR PARTNERSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER, AND TO REJOICE IN JESUS CHRIST.
Philippians demonstrates to us the incredible life of faith that we get to enjoy and delight in amongst the church—the family of God. From the horrible conditions of a roman jail, the apostle Paul urges his beloved brothers and sisters to rejoice in the gospel, to rejoice in their partnership with one another, and to rejoice in Jesus Christ.
Philippians demonstrates to us the incredible life of faith that we get to enjoy and delight in amongst the church—the family of God. From the horrible conditions of a roman jail, the apostle Paul urges his beloved brothers and sisters to rejoice in the gospel, to rejoice in their partnership with one another, and to rejoice in Jesus Christ.
PHILIPPIANS DEMONSTRATES TO US THE INCREDIBLE LIFE OF FAITH THAT WE GET TO ENJOY AND DELIGHT IN AMONGST THE CHURCH—THE FAMILY OF GOD. FROM THE HORRIBLE CONDITIONS OF A ROMAN JAIL, THE APOSTLE PAUL URGES HIS BELOVED BROTHERS AND SISTERS TO REJOICE IN THE GOSPEL, TO REJOICE IN THEIR PARTNERSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER, AND TO REJOICE IN JESUS CHRIST.
PHILIPPIANS DEMONSTRATES TO US THE INCREDIBLE LIFE OF FAITH THAT WE GET TO ENJOY AND DELIGHT IN AMONGST THE CHURCH—THE FAMILY OF GOD. FROM THE HORRIBLE CONDITIONS OF A ROMAN JAIL, THE APOSTLE PAUL URGES HIS BELOVED BROTHERS AND SISTERS TO REJOICE IN THE GOSPEL, TO REJOICE IN THEIR PARTNERSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER, AND TO REJOICE IN JESUS CHRIST.
WHEN THE BIBLE SPEAKS OF FREEDOM IT SPEAKS OF FREEDOM IN TWO SENSES. FIRSTLY BEING FREED FROM SOMETHING AND SECONDLY BEING FREED TO SOMETHING. THERE IS MORE TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE THAN JUST BEING FREED FROM. GOD WANTS TO FREE US TO A BRAND NEW WAY OF LIFE - AN ABUNDANT LIFE.
WHEN THE BIBLE SPEAKS OF FREEDOM IT SPEAKS OF FREEDOM IN TWO SENSES. FIRSTLY BEING FREED FROM SOMETHING AND SECONDLY BEING FREED TO SOMETHING. THERE IS MORE TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE THAN JUST BEING FREED FROM. GOD WANTS TO FREE US TO A BRAND NEW WAY OF LIFE - AN ABUNDANT LIFE.
WHEN THE BIBLE SPEAKS OF FREEDOM IT SPEAKS OF FREEDOM IN TWO SENSES. FIRSTLY BEING FREED FROM SOMETHING AND SECONDLY BEING FREED TO SOMETHING. THERE IS MORE TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE THAN JUST BEING FREED FROM. GOD WANTS TO FREE US TO A BRAND NEW WAY OF LIFE - AN ABUNDANT LIFE.
WHEN THE BIBLE SPEAKS OF FREEDOM IT SPEAKS OF FREEDOM IN TWO SENSES. FIRSTLY BEING FREED FROM SOMETHING AND SECONDLY BEING FREED TO SOMETHING. THERE IS MORE TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE THAN JUST BEING FREED FROM. GOD WANTS TO FREE US TO A BRAND NEW WAY OF LIFE - AN ABUNDANT LIFE.
WHEN THE BIBLE SPEAKS OF FREEDOM IT SPEAKS OF FREEDOM IN TWO SENSES. FIRSTLY BEING FREED FROM SOMETHING AND SECONDLY BEING FREED TO SOMETHING. THERE IS MORE TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE THAN JUST BEING FREED FROM. GOD WANTS TO FREE US TO A BRAND NEW WAY OF LIFE - AN ABUNDANT LIFE.
WHEN THE BIBLE SPEAKS OF FREEDOM IT SPEAKS OF FREEDOM IN TWO SENSES. FIRSTLY BEING FREED FROM SOMETHING AND SECONDLY BEING FREED TO SOMETHING. THERE IS MORE TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE THAN JUST BEING FREED FROM. GOD WANTS TO FREE US TO A BRAND NEW WAY OF LIFE - AN ABUNDANT LIFE.
WHEN THE BIBLE SPEAKS OF FREEDOM IT SPEAKS OF FREEDOM IN TWO SENSES. FIRSTLY BEING FREED FROM SOMETHING AND SECONDLY BEING FREED TO SOMETHING. THERE IS MORE TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE THAN JUST BEING FREED FROM. GOD WANTS TO FREE US TO A BRAND NEW WAY OF LIFE - AN ABUNDANT LIFE.
Exodus is the story of God forming a new humanity from the ashes of oppression. God wants to create a new people, redeem them, and make them a light to the nations; this is the central theme of the book of Exodus and as believers nearly 5,000years later we have much to learn about the redemption purchased for us on the cross through the narrative of the Exodus.
Exodus is the story of God forming a new humanity from the ashes of oppression. God wants to create a new people, redeem them, and make them a light to the nations; this is the central theme of the book of Exodus and as believers nearly 5,000years later we have much to learn about the redemption purchased for us on the cross through the narrative of the Exodus.
Exodus is the story of God forming a new humanity from the ashes of oppression. God wants to create a new people, redeem them, and make them a light to the nations; this is the central theme of the book of Exodus and as believers nearly 5,000years later we have much to learn about the redemption purchased for us on the cross through the narrative of the Exodus.
Exodus is the story of God forming a new humanity from the ashes of oppression. God wants to create a new people, redeem them, and make them a light to the nations; this is the central theme of the book of Exodus and as believers nearly 5,000years later we have much to learn about the redemption purchased for us on the cross through the narrative of the Exodus.
Easter is a time when we remember the grace God bestowed on us by Jesus dying on a cross and being raised from the dead. We have a joy and a hope that we can now freely live in!
Exodus is the story of God forming a new humanity from the ashes of oppression. God wants to create a new people, redeem them, and make them a light to the nations; this is the central theme of the book of Exodus and as believers nearly 5,000years later we have much to learn about the redemption purchased for us on the cross through the narrative of the Exodus.
Exodus is the story of God forming a new humanity from the ashes of oppression. God wants to create a new people, redeem them, and make them a light to the nations; this is the central theme of the book of Exodus and as believers nearly 5,000years later we have much to learn about the redemption purchased for us on the cross through the narrative of the Exodus.
Exodus is the story of God forming a new humanity from the ashes of oppression. God wants to create a new people, redeem them, and make them a light to the nations; this is the central theme of the book of Exodus and as believers nearly 5,000years later we have much to learn about the redemption purchased for us on the cross through the narrative of the Exodus.
Exodus is the story of God forming a new humanity from the ashes of oppression. God wants to create a new people, redeem them, and make them a light to the nations; this is the central theme of the book of Exodus and as believers nearly 5,000years later we have much to learn about the redemption purchased for us on the cross through the narrative of the Exodus.
Exodus is the story of God forming a new humanity from the ashes of oppression. God wants to create a new people, redeem them, and make them a light to the nations; this is the central theme of the book of Exodus and as believers nearly 5,000years later we have much to learn about the redemption purchased for us on the cross through the narrative of the Exodus.
Exodus is the story of God forming a new humanity from the ashes of oppression. God wants to create a new people, redeem them, and make them a light to the nations; this is the central theme of the book of Exodus and as believers nearly 5,000 years later we have much to learn about the redemption purchased for us on the cross through the narrative of the Exodus.
Exodus is the story of God forming a new humanity from the ashes of oppression. God wants to create a new people, redeem them, and make them a light to the nations; this is the central theme of the book of Exodus and as believers nearly 5,000 years later we have much to learn about the redemption purchased for us on the cross through the narrative of the Exodus.
Exodus is the story of God forming a new humanity from the ashes of oppression. God wants to create a new people, redeem them, and make them a light to the nations; this is the central theme of the book of Exodus and as believers nearly 5,000 years later we have much to learn about the redemption purchased for us on the cross through the narrative of the Exodus.
In this series we look at stories from the Bible where people encountered Jesus, and the wisdom of Jesus in those moments.
This parable is told by Jesus to get to the heart of the question "What must I do to inherit eternal life?". Jesus' response is wonderful.
Advent is a wonderful time of year as we are reminded of God’s nature and his covenant faithfulness. In Isaiah 9:6, after the reality of darkness and gloom the promise of a child and Son is given. He will be the light of the world and his name will be called “Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Advent is a wonderful time of year as we are reminded of God’s nature and his covenant faithfulness. In Isaiah 9:6, after the reality of darkness and gloom the promise of a child and Son is given. He will be the light of the world and his name will be called “Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Advent is a wonderful time of year as we are reminded of God’s nature and his covenant faithfulness. In Isaiah 9:6, after the reality of darkness and gloom the promise of a child and Son is given. He will be the light of the world and his name will be called “Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
In a time where many are undertaking christian deconstruction, we want to ask big questions about the faith and find our answers within the bible.
In a time where many are undertaking christian deconstruction, we want to ask big questions about the faith and find our answers within the bible.
In a time where many are undertaking christian deconstruction, we want to ask big questions about the faith and find our answers within the bible.
In a time where many are undertaking christian deconstruction, we want to ask big questions about the faith and find our answers within the bible.
In a time where many are undertaking christian deconstruction, we want to ask big questions about the faith and find our answers within the bible.
We start off this series by looking at why we want to ask big questions of Christianity as we reconstruct our understanding of our faith.
What are we called to a life of sharing the good news of Jesus. Today we look at what that looks like and how we practically do it as Jesus shows us in Luke 10.
God calls us to advance His mission throughout all the earth. Today we look at where God commands that in the Bible, as well as practical ways we can do that throughout in our daily lives.
Paul is in prison, his companions have deserted him, and the church that he planted in Ephesus is apparently coming apart at the seams because of some false teaching. Paul responds to these trying circumstances with a letter to a young pastor named timothy to strengthen him in the grace of Jesus Christ.
Paul is in prison, his companions have deserted him, and the church that he planted in Ephesus is apparently coming apart at the seams because of some false teaching. Paul responds to these trying circumstances with a letter to a young pastor named timothy to strengthen him in the grace of Jesus Christ.
Paul is in prison, his companions have deserted him, and the church that he planted in Ephesus is apparently coming apart at the seams because of some false teaching. Paul responds to these trying circumstances with a letter to a young pastor named timothy to strengthen him in the grace of Jesus Christ.
Paul is in prison, his companions have deserted him, and the church that he planted in Ephesus is apparently coming apart at the seams because of some false teaching. Paul responds to these trying circumstances with a letter to a young pastor named timothy to strengthen him in the grace of Jesus Christ.
Paul is in prison, his companions have deserted him, and the church that he planted in Ephesus is apparently coming apart at the seams because of some false teaching. Paul responds to these trying circumstances with a letter to a young pastor named timothy to strengthen him in the grace of Jesus Christ.
Paul is in prison, his companions have deserted him, and the church that he planted in Ephesus is apparently coming apart at the seams because of some false teaching. Paul responds to these trying circumstances with a letter to a young pastor named timothy to strengthen him in the grace of Jesus Christ.
On Sunday we concluded our Mr & Mrs series with a Q&A, however there we had more questions than time! So here is Pastor Kyllum talking through the questions we didn't get to.
IN A DAY AND AGE FILLED WITH GREAT CONFUSION REGARDING IDENTITY, THE CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO SPEAK GOOD NEWS. BECAUSE GOD EXISTS AND IS THE INTENTIONAL CREATOR OF ALL THINGS, INCLUDING MEN AND WOMEN, WE CAN FIND OUR IDENTITY, PURPOSE AND SECURITY IN FOLLOWING GOD’S GOOD DESIGN FOR OUR LIVES.
In a day and age filled with great confusion regarding identity, the Christian worldview is uniquely positioned to speak good news. Because God exists and is the intentional creator of all things, including men and women, we can find our identity, purpose and security in following God’s good design for our lives.
Something that we often forget is the reality of the Spirit realm that exists around us. The Bible is clear that there is an enemy, and his purpose is to pry us from the loving grip of our Father. But the Bible is also clear that the Father has not left us alone, and he has in fact given us what we need to Stand Firm, and Life Brave.
Something that we often forget is the reality of the Spirit realm that exists around us. The Bible is clear that there is an enemy, and his purpose is to pry us from the loving grip of our Father. But the Bible is also clear that the Father has not left us alone, and he has in fact given us what we need to Stand Firm, and Life Brave.
Something that we often forget is the reality of the spirit realm that exists around us. The bible is clear that there is an enemy, and his purpose is to pry us from the loving grip of our father. But the bible is also clear that the father has not left us alone, and he has in fact given us what we need to stand firm, and life brave.
Something that we often forget is the reality of the Spirit realm that exists around us. The Bible is clear that there is an enemy, and his purpose is to pry us from the loving grip of our Father. But the Bible is also clear that the Father has not left us alone, and he has in fact given us what we need to Stand Firm, and Live Brave.
Something that we often forget is the reality of the Spirit realm that exists around us. The Bible is clear that there is an enemy, and his purpose is to pry us from the loving grip of our Father. But the Bible is also clear that the Father has not left us alone, and he has in fact given us what we need to Stand Firm, and Live Brave.
Something that we often forget is the reality of the Spirit realm that exists around us. The Bible is clear that there is an enemy, and his purpose is to pry us from the loving grip of our Father. But the Bible is also clear that the Father has not left us alone, and he has in fact given us what we need to Stand Firm, and Live Brave.
One of the biggest challenges that the church faces today is the temptation to forge Jesus into our own image; that is, we often have a predetermined idea of who God is, and we read the Bible looking for evidence to support our claim. Mark’s gospel challenges this idea by dropping us straight into the middle of Jesus’ life and wasting no time telling his readers exactly who Jesus is; he is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord—he’s the King. But he’s not the king we might expect. Mark’s goal is for his readers to truly understand who Jesus is. He wants us to see Jesus as the answer to our greatest need, even though we so often aren’t aware of what that need is. He wants us to see that Jesus is the King.
One of the biggest challenges that the church faces today is the temptation to forge Jesus into our own image; that is, we often have a predetermined idea of who God is, and we read the Bible looking for evidence to support our claim. Mark’s gospel challenges this idea by dropping us straight into the middle of Jesus’ life and wasting no time telling his readers exactly who Jesus is; he is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord—he’s the King. But he’s not the king we might expect. Mark’s goal is for his readers to truly understand who Jesus is. He wants us to see Jesus as the answer to our greatest need, even though we so often aren’t aware of what that need is. He wants us to see that Jesus is the King.
One of the biggest challenges that the church faces today is the temptation to forge Jesus into our own image; that is, we often have a predetermined idea of who God is, and we read the Bible looking for evidence to support our claim. Mark’s gospel challenges this idea by dropping us straight into the middle of Jesus’ life and wasting no time telling his readers exactly who Jesus is; he is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord—he’s the King. But he’s not the king we might expect. Mark’s goal is for his readers to truly understand who Jesus is. He wants us to see Jesus as the answer to our greatest need, even though we so often aren’t aware of what that need is. He wants us to see that Jesus is the King.
One of the biggest challenges that the church faces today is the temptation to forge Jesus into our own image; that is, we often have a predetermined idea of who God is, and we read the Bible looking for evidence to support our claim. Mark’s gospel challenges this idea by dropping us straight into the middle of Jesus’ life and wasting no time telling his readers exactly who Jesus is; he is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord—he’s the King. But he’s not the king we might expect. Mark’s goal is for his readers to truly understand who Jesus is. He wants us to see Jesus as the answer to our greatest need, even though we so often aren’t aware of what that need is. He wants us to see that Jesus is the King.
One of the biggest challenges that the church faces today is the temptation to forge Jesus into our own image; that is, we often have a predetermined idea of who God is, and we read the Bible looking for evidence to support our claim. Mark’s gospel challenges this idea by dropping us straight into the middle of Jesus’ life and wasting no time telling his readers exactly who Jesus is; he is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord—he’s the King. But he’s not the king we might expect. Mark’s goal is for his readers to truly understand who Jesus is. He wants us to see Jesus as the answer to our greatest need, even though we so often aren’t aware of what that need is. He wants us to see that Jesus is the King.
One of the biggest challenges that the church faces today is the temptation to forge Jesus into our own image; that is, we often have a predetermined idea of who God is, and we read the Bible looking for evidence to support our claim. Mark’s gospel challenges this idea by dropping us straight into the middle of Jesus’ life and wasting no time telling his readers exactly who Jesus is; he is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord—he’s the King. But he’s not the king we might expect. Mark’s goal is for his readers to truly understand who Jesus is. He wants us to see Jesus as the answer to our greatest need, even though we so often aren’t aware of what that need is. He wants us to see that Jesus is the King.
One of the biggest challenges that the church faces today is the temptation to forge Jesus into our own image; that is, we often have a predetermined idea of who God is, and we read the Bible looking for evidence to support our claim. Mark’s gospel challenges this idea by dropping us straight into the middle of Jesus’ life and wasting no time telling his readers exactly who Jesus is; he is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord—he’s the King. But he’s not the king we might expect. Mark’s goal is for his readers to truly understand who Jesus is. He wants us to see Jesus as the answer to our greatest need, even though we so often aren’t aware of what that need is. He wants us to see that Jesus is the King.
One of the biggest challenges that the church faces today is the temptation to forge Jesus into our own image; that is, we often have a predetermined idea of who God is, and we read the Bible looking for evidence to support our claim. Mark’s gospel challenges this idea by dropping us straight into the middle of Jesus’ life and wasting no time telling his readers exactly who Jesus is; he is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord—he’s the King. But he’s not the king we might expect. Mark’s goal is for his readers to truly understand who Jesus is. He wants us to see Jesus as the answer to our greatest need, even though we so often aren’t aware of what that need is. He wants us to see that Jesus is the King.
The Psalms are just wonderful! They give us a unique and wonderful opening into who God is and when read in light of the rest of the Bible, they point us to Jesus. They give us the words to say when we’re either in the pit of despair or on the mountaintops of delight. They help us by showing us what a life lived totally devoted to God truly looks like.
The Psalms are just wonderful! They give us a unique and wonderful opening into who God is and when read in light of the rest of the Bible, they point us to Jesus. They give us the words to say when we’re either in the pit of despair or on the mountaintops of delight. They help us by showing us what a life lived totally devoted to God truly looks like.
The Psalms are just wonderful! They give us a unique and wonderful opening into who God is and when read in light of the rest of the Bible, they point us to Jesus. They give us the words to say when we’re either in the pit of despair or on the mountaintops of delight. They help us by showing us what a life lived totally devoted to God truly looks like.
Advent is a season of joyful preparation, patient waiting and hopeful expectation of the coming of Jesus, both in his first coming and his promised second return.
Advent is a season of joyful preparation, patient waiting and hopeful expectation of the coming of Jesus, both in his first coming and his promised second return.
Advent is a season of joyful preparation, patient waiting and hopeful expectation of the coming of Jesus, both in his first coming and his promised second return.
What are the things that we can be doing to help us to flourish in our faith? Faith in Christ is not a passive activity, but something that we’re actively involved in. In this series we will be looking at a handful of practices that will help us build a faith that will last.
What are the things that we can be doing to help us to flourish in our faith? Faith in Christ is not a passive activity, but something that we’re actively involved in. In this series we will be looking at a handful of practices that will help us build a faith that will last.
What are the things that we can be doing to help us to flourish in our faith? Faith in Christ is not a passive activity, but something that we’re actively involved in. In this series we will be looking at a handful of practices that will help us build a faith that will last.
What are the things that we can be doing to help us to flourish in our faith? Faith in Christ is not a passive activity, but something that we’re actively involved in. In this series we will be looking at a handful of practices that will help us build a faith that will last.
What are the things that we can be doing to help us to flourish in our faith? Faith in Christ is not a passive activity, but something that we’re actively involved in. In this series we will be looking at a handful of practices that will help us build a faith that will last.
There are difficult times in our life that come as trials on our faith and what we believe. This series looks at the tough times and how we can overcome them in light of the good news of the Bible.
There are difficult times in our life that come as trials on our faith and what we believe. This series looks at the tough times and how we can overcome them in light of the good news of the Bible.
One of the biggest challenges that the church faces today is the temptation to forge Jesus into our own image; that is, we often have a predetermined idea of who God is, and we read the Bible looking for evidence to support our claim. Mark’s gospel challenges this idea by dropping us straight into the middle of Jesus’ life and wasting no time telling his readers exactly who Jesus is; he is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord—he’s the King. But he’s not the king we might expect.
One of the biggest challenges that the church faces today is the temptation to forge Jesus into our own image; that is, we often have a predetermined idea of who God is, and we read the Bible looking for evidence to support our claim. Mark’s gospel challenges this idea by dropping us straight into the middle of Jesus’ life and wasting no time telling his readers exactly who Jesus is; he is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord—he’s the King. But he’s not the king we might expect.
One of the biggest challenges that the church faces today is the temptation to forge Jesus into our own image; that is, we often have a predetermined idea of who God is, and we read the Bible looking for evidence to support our claim. Mark’s gospel challenges this idea by dropping us straight into the middle of Jesus’ life and wasting no time telling his readers exactly who Jesus is; he is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord—he’s the King. But he’s not the king we might expect.
One of the biggest challenges that the church faces today is the temptation to forge Jesus into our own image; that is, we often have a predetermined idea of who God is, and we read the Bible looking for evidence to support our claim. Mark’s gospel challenges this idea by dropping us straight into the middle of Jesus’ life and wasting no time telling his readers exactly who Jesus is; he is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord—he’s the King. But he’s not the king we might expect.
One of the biggest challenges that the church faces today is the temptation to forge Jesus into our own image; that is, we often have a predetermined idea of who God is, and we read the Bible looking for evidence to support our claim. Mark’s gospel challenges this idea by dropping us straight into the middle of Jesus’ life and wasting no time telling his readers exactly who Jesus is; he is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord—he’s the King. But he’s not the king we might expect.
One of the biggest challenges that the church faces today is the temptation to forge Jesus into our own image; that is, we often have a predetermined idea of who God is, and we read the Bible looking for evidence to support our claim. Mark’s gospel challenges this idea by dropping us straight into the middle of Jesus’ life and wasting no time telling his readers exactly who Jesus is; he is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord—he’s the King. But he’s not the king we might expect.
One of the biggest challenges that the church faces today is the temptation to forge Jesus into our own image; that is, we often have a predetermined idea of who God is, and we read the Bible looking for evidence to support our claim. Mark’s gospel challenges this idea by dropping us straight into the middle of Jesus’ life and wasting no time telling his readers exactly who Jesus is; he is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord—he’s the King. But he’s not the king we might expect.
One of the biggest challenges that the church faces today is the temptation to forge Jesus into our own image; that is, we often have a predetermined idea of who God is, and we read the Bible looking for evidence to support our claim. Mark’s gospel challenges this idea by dropping us straight into the middle of Jesus’ life and wasting no time telling his readers exactly who Jesus is; he is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord—he’s the King. But he’s not the king we might expect.
One of the biggest challenges that the church faces today is the temptation to forge Jesus into our own image; that is, we often have a predetermined idea of who God is, and we read the Bible looking for evidence to support our claim. Mark’s gospel challenges this idea by dropping us straight into the middle of Jesus’ life and wasting no time telling his readers exactly who Jesus is; he is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord—he’s the King. But he’s not the king we might expect.
One of the biggest challenges that the church faces today is the temptation to forge Jesus into our own image; that is, we often have a predetermined idea of who God is, and we read the Bible looking for evidence to support our claim. Mark’s gospel challenges this idea by dropping us straight into the middle of Jesus’ life and wasting no time telling his readers exactly who Jesus is; he is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord—he’s the King. But he’s not the king we might expect.
Mark’s gospel is an exquisite piece of literature that gives away the punch line straight up, and then goes into great lengths and detail to flesh out what it means. Mark’s goal is for his readers to truly understand who Jesus is. He wants us to see Jesus as the answer to our greatest need, even though we so often aren’t aware of what that need is. He wants us to see that Jesus is the King.
One of the biggest challenges that the church faces today is the temptation to forge Jesus into our own image; that is, we often have a predetermined idea of who God is, and we read the Bible looking for evidence to support our claim.
In steps Mark...
Leaving out the birth narrative, Mark drops us straight into the middle of Jesus’ life and wastes no time telling his readers exactly who Jesus is; he is the Christ, the Son of God, the Lord—he’s the King.
Mark’s gospel is an exquisite piece of literature that gives away the punch line straight up, and then goes into great lengths and detail to flesh out what it means. Mark’s goal is for his readers to truly understand who Jesus is. He wants us to see Jesus as the answer to our greatest need, even though we so often aren’t aware of what that need is. He wants us to see that Jesus is the King.