The Ministry of the Servant || Mark 1:35-45

Last time, we discussed the authority of the servant, and today we will examine a few practical areas of Jesus’ ministry that are worth considering and applying to our lives. Jesus was here on earth and lived among us. In this episode, “The Ministry of the Servant,” we’ll be looking at Mark 1:35-45, where Mark’s […]
Was Jonah’s Heart Sincere? || Jonah 1:17-3:1

Are you in a pit? We all go through hard times, and being in a pit is challenging. These seasons test our faith and prompt us to wrestle with profound questions about God and ourselves. In Jonah 1:17-3:1, Jonah is in the belly of the fish—his pit. He is at his lowest point, physically and spiritually. […]
The Authority of the Servant || Mark 1:21-34

Authority has often been abused. The problem is not authority, but rather our own sinfulness. In Mark 1:21-34, Jesus demonstrates his authority in both the physical and spiritual realms—over definition, over demons, and over disease. Join us as we look at “The Authority of the Servant.” Transcript Thank you for joining us as we study […]
The Heart of the Sailors

Throughout Jonah 1:5-16, we see how the prophet Jonah said one thing but lived another. However, the pagan sailors, who did not know God, were sensitive to Him and worshipped him genuinely. On this episode, “The Heart of the Sailors,” we see how the sailors’ response to their fears shows Jonah who He should be. […]
Following Jesus || Mark 1:16-20

Today, we explore the account of Jesus calling several of His disciples. In Mark 1:16-20, Jesus outlines a series of steps the disciples took to follow Him—the call, the commission, and the commitment. Jesus invites them to follow Him, so they immediately drop what they are doing and go with Jesus. This invitation wasn’t just […]
What is the Heart of God? || Jonah 1:1-4

As we study the timeless book of Jonah, we discover a revelation of the very heart of God. Our mission today is to unpack what the book of Jonah shows us about God’s heart, especially looking at Jonah 1:1-4. Understanding God’s heart matters deeply because we are becoming what we worship. Seeing God for who […]
Preparing the Son of Man: Part 2 || Mark 1:9-15

Our episode this week is a continuation of last week’s episode “Preparing the Son of Man.” Last week, we examined how Jesus received approval and praise before His ministry. We will continue to look at the other two processes that Jesus went through—authentication and proclamation. J Mark teaches from Mark 1:9-15 which shows us a […]
Why Jonah?

The Bible is a captivating book, and high on the list is the incredible account of a man getting swallowed by a fish and living to talk about it. You already know I am talking about Jonah and what happened to him is one of the most popular stories in the Bible. However, the main […]
Preparing the Son of Man: Part 1 || Mark 1:9-15

Our episode today examines Jesus and what He experienced to confirm His life here. This lesson, which is divided into two parts, is titled “Preparing the Son of Man,” and it highlights the different processes—approbation (approval), authentication, and proclamation—that Jesus went through to prepare for his ministry. These processes are essential in our preparation for […]
The Triumph of the Servant || Mark 16:9-20

If you have been with us for this series of study, you know our title was “Jesus, the Suffering Servant.” From our perspective, suffering doesn’t appear to be the pathway to victory. In Mark, we can see from Jesus’ teaching and actions how His suffering culminated in His ultimate triumph. Today is our final episode […]