Leadership Starts Here | Mark 10:41-45 “When the other 10 disciples heard this, they began to be indignant with James and John. Jesus called them over and said to them, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles dominate them, and their men of high positions exercise power over them. But... Continue Reading →
Losing Our Way
“They were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them. They were astonished, but those who followed Him were afraid. Taking the Twelve aside again, He began to tell them the things that would happen to Him. “Listen! We are going up to Jerusalem. The Son of Man will... Continue Reading →
Everybody, Get In A Line
Everybody, Get In a Line | Mark 10:27-31 “Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God, because all things are possible with God.” Peter began to tell Him, “Look, we have left everything and followed You.” “I assure you,” Jesus said, “there is no one who has left house,... Continue Reading →
It’s Harder Than You Think
It’s Harder Than You Think | Mark 10:23-27 “Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! ” But the disciples were astonished at His words. Again Jesus said to them, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of... Continue Reading →
WRONG Answer
WRONG Answer | Mark 10:17-22 “As He was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? ” “Why do you call Me good? ” Jesus asked him. “No one is good but One — God. You know... Continue Reading →
Like a Child
Like a Child | Mark 10:13-16 “Some people were bringing little children to Him so He might touch them, but His disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw it, He was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me. Don’t stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.... Continue Reading →
My Will or God’s Will
My Will or God’s Will | Mark 10:1-12 “He set out from there and went to the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Then crowds converged on Him again and, as He usually did, He began teaching them once more. Some Pharisees approached Him to test Him. They asked, “Is it lawful for a... Continue Reading →
Radical Discipleship
Radical Discipleship | Mark 9:42-50 “But whoever causes the downfall of one of these little ones who believe in Me — it would be better for him if a heavy millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea. And if your hand causes your downfall, cut it off. It is... Continue Reading →
Following Jesus: A Rogue Disciple
Rogue Disciple | Mark 9:36-40 “Then He took a child, had him stand among them, and taking him in His arms, He said to them, “Whoever welcomes one little child such as this in My name welcomes Me. And whoever welcomes Me does not welcome Me, but Him who sent Me.” John said to Him,... Continue Reading →
Life Upside Down
Life Upside Down | Mark 9:22-37 “Then they came to Capernaum. When He was in the house, He asked them, “What were you arguing about on the way? ” But they were silent, because on the way they had been arguing with one another about who was the greatest. Sitting down, He called the Twelve... Continue Reading →