The secret to knowing God’s will… Abide.
When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, they did so in an environment that was publicly saturated with prayer. That is,...
The Gospel of Mark #8 – Study Questions
Too close to home. Mark 6:1-29 (CGS#8) INTRODUCTION: Chapter six in Mark’s Gospel is a classic “Markan sandwich.” That is,...
Jesus Makes a Difference
As we read the Gospels and the New Testament as a whole, we see a clear theme emerge, “Jesus makes a substantial difference in the lives...
The Gospel of Mark #7 – Study Questions
Only What God Can Do Mark 4:35-5:43 (CGS#7) INTRODUCTION: As we turn to the next section in Mark’s Gospel, we are given an account of...
Do you hear Him?
Is the Spirit flowing through you? Have you ever wondered what the voice of God sounds like? Have you ever had a feeling of deep...
The Gospel of Mark #6 – Study Questions
Accidentally faithful? Mark 4:1-34 (CGS#6) INTRODUCTION: Chapter four in Mark’s Gospel opens with Jesus teaching a large crowd by the...
Church Is For Messy People
I have heard it said, and I think it is profoundly true, that when we walk into church, no matter how buttoned up or put together our lives...
The Gospel of Mark #5 – Study Questions
The Values and Expectations of Discipleship Mark 3:1-35 (CGS#5) INTRODUCTION: Just over a month ago, when we started our journey into the...
The Posture of Our Hearts
Have you ever received good news, but there was something not so joyful going on in your heart that prevented you from receiving the...