In this episode, J. Mark examines Revelation 9:13-21, looking at the judgment released by the 6th trumpet. When this trumpet sounded, lion-headed horses who breathed fire were released upon the earth, carrying out God’s divine judgment. Instead of repenting and turning from their sin, humanity continued in their sin, showing that transformation comes only through […]
As followers of Jesus, we are to learn from him and grow more like him. This is discipleship. In this episode, J. Mark takes us through Mark 9:42-50, where we see Jesus lay out the qualities of radical discipleship. We see how when we embrace radical love, radical purity, and radical obedience, we can make […]
Revelation 9:1-12 unveils the judgment of the fifth trumpet: a spiritual judgment where the abyss is opened, releasing a demonic force upon the earth. In this episode, J. Mark examines the four dramatic scenes of this passage: the unlocked pit, the unleashed power, the unveiled appearance, and the unmasked prince. In this Great Tribulation, we […]
In this episode, Bible teacher J. Mark explores the values Jesus taught His disciples in Mark 9:30-41. As Jesus continues preparing the disciples for His coming death and resurrection, He challenges them by emphasizing three values of His kingdom: anonymity, humility, and inclusivity. J. Mark shows how Jesus modeled servant-hearted living as the suffering servant, […]
In this episode, J. Mark examines the first four trumpet judgments in Revelation 8:7-13. As the seventh seal is opened, silence in heaven gives way to judgments that impact the whole of the universe. These trumpet blasts reveal the holiness and sovereignty of God as creation itself becomes an instrument of judgment. In these judgments, […]
In this episode, J. Mark discusses the four kinds of faith revealed in Mark 9:14-29. Through this account of the demon-possessed boy, we see examples of different kinds of faith coupled with the power of God. Jesus invites us to place our faith in Him, but sometimes our faith is weak. The father of the […]
Why does the good news of Jesus often face rejection? In this episode, derived from Guide Through the Bible, Anthony High serves as Bible teacher and unpacks Acts 7. Along with host Arlin, he explores Stephen’s defense before the Sanhedrin. Stephen recounts Israel’s history to reveal a pattern: God sends deliverers only for them to […]
In this episode, J. Mark continues our study by looking at Mark 9:9-13. Jesus and His disciples descend from the mountain after the Transfiguration, but what began as a glorious mountaintop experience gives way to the reality of suffering, rejection, and the shadow of the cross. In “Shadows of Suffering,” we explore Jesus’ mysterious command to […]
In this second part of “Where Does Your Loyalty Lie?”, Anthony High and Jeremy Sensenig contrast the religious leaders with the apostles in Acts 5–6. The leaders reveal misplaced loyalty by fearing people more than God while the apostles model bold obedience. This episode wrestles with the question, “How do we obey God rather than […]
How was Christ unveiled in Mark 9:1-8? In this episode, J. Mark explores the transfiguration—where Jesus’ glory is revealed to the apostles. For a moment, the curtain is pulled back, giving a glimpse of heaven and revealing Christ as He truly is. This powerful encounter left a lasting mark on the disciples and speaks to […]
