In this episode, J. Mark Horst examines Jesus’ interaction with a scribe in Mark 12:28-34 and explores the greatest commandment: to love God with all your heart and to love your neighbors as yourself. Rather than reducing faith to a list of rules or religious duties, Jesus shows that God wants a relationship with us that transforms our lives. J. Mark also considers how our love for God flows into love for others. This episode reminds us that our hope is found in Jesus, the One who selflessly fulfilled “The Greatest Commandment.”
In this episode, J. Mark dives into Mark 11:22-26, where Jesus commands His disciples to “have faith in God.” Discover the essential components of effective prayer: making God the object of your faith, trusting His will with authentic belief, and maintaining a heart that freely forgives. This passage challenges us to examine the authenticity of our faith and how it shapes our prayer life.
Do you need to see to believe? In this episode, J. Mark studies Mark 10:46-52, where Blind Bartimaeus is healed. Though a blind beggar, Bartimaeus recognized Jesus as the Messiah, and showed persistent faith. Jesus restored his sight, not only physically, but spiritually. Join us as we explore this passage and discover the depth of Jesus’ compassion.
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 […]
In Mark 8:11-26, Jesus heals a blind man, but not all at once. Why does Jesus heal this man in stages? In this episode, J. Mark explores how this miracle mirrors the journey of our spiritual sight. From blindness to partial blindness to perfect sight, this passage reflects the different responses people have to Jesus […]
In this episode, J. Mark explores the remarkable faith of the Syro-Phoenician mother in Mark 7:24-30. The whole of Mark 7 challenges the Jews’ view of purity, and this story highlights this theme as well. Though Jesus initially seems to reject her plea for her demon-possessed daughter, she persists in faith. Jesus honors her faith […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Mark 16:1-8 For Christ-followers, the resurrection of Jesus is not a debatable issue. By faith, we accept the Bible record as accurate and authoritative. We have embraced Romans 10:9, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” […]
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