In Mark 6:7-13, Jesus sends His disciples out two by two. In part two of “The Disciples’ Commission,” J. Mark explores Jesus’ command for His disciples to live with simplicity and highlights how that same principle applies to us today. He also examines the responsibility Christ gave His disciples and the responsibility we carry as […]
Jesus sent out His disciples to preach the gospel of the kingdom. In this episode, J. Mark explores Mark 6:7-13, examining how Jesus commissioned the disciples to carry out His work. In this first part of “A Disciple’s Commission,” we see Jesus give specific instructions to the disciples, which highlight the core principles that still […]
In this episode, J. Mark teaches from Mark 6:1-6, where Jesus returns to His hometown and is met with rejection. In this example of unbelief, we see the effects of unbelief on those who reject Jesus as Messiah. This episode highlights three effects of unbelief and reveals the danger of an unbelieving heart. It reminds […]
Our lesson today comes from Mark 5:21-43, where Jesus heals two very different people: a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years, and the daughter of a religious leader whom He raised back to life. This passage illustrates the relationship between fear and faith. We see it in the devoted father, whose faith […]
In this episode, J. Mark teaches on Mark 5:1-20, concluding the lesson on Jesus “going to the dark side.” Jesus’ interaction with a demon-possessed man shows us several steps on what we should do when we are called to dark places. This passage shows how Jesus has given us the power through His Holy Spirit […]
In this episode, J Mark looks at where Jesus casts out the man’s demons in Mark 5:1-20. In the Gospels, we see Jesus going into dark situations and bringing light and redemption. In this passage, Jesus shows his power over Satan. He took several different steps that we must be willing to take when we […]
Today, we examine the account of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:35-41. In this account, the disciples feared the storm, and Jesus demonstrates his authority over it by calming it with his powerful words: “Peace, be still!” We face storms in our lives, and Jesus has the power to calm those. Consider the question […]
HOPE FOR TODAY EXODUS In this collection, J Mark shares special teachings based from the book of Exodus. EPISODES: Dealing With Threatening Conditions Exodus 1:8-22 It is good to be with you today. Thanks for joining us as we begin our study in Exodus. This is our first lesson from this OT book and as […]
HOPE FOR TODAY JAMES In this series, J Mark shares special teachings based from the book of James. EPISODES: God’s Wisdom Workshop James 1:5-11 Thank you for joining us for another lesson from God’s Word. We praise Him for the Bible and ask for His guidance as we look into it together. Last week, we […]
If you were to sum up all of Jesus’ teaching in one word or theme, what would it be? Jesus’ teaching centers on His Kingdom, and in Mark 4:21-34, he reveals aspects of the kingdom of God through parables. In today’s lesson, J. Mark walks through this passage and highlights three steps that reveal “The […]
