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Only so much can be learned from an hour-long setting and in the lecture style of a typical Sunday sermon. Greater learning tends to come through dialogue and in settings like homes, coffee-shops, walks down the trail, etc. Use this as a guide to go deeper! This is a great way for Home Groups, Discipline Practicing Partners, or even individuals to learn and grow more through further considerations, questions to meditate on or discuss, and applications to put into practice.

MARK 15

Unforsakable MARK 15 This chapter of Mark leads us to the cross. Jesus is led before Pilate to be tried by the local government. He is then mocked, crucified and buried. Throughout this chapter, “King of the Jews” is used multiple times. This is a stark contrast to references to the kingdom of God throughout […]

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MARK 14

A GOOD REASON TO CRY MARK 14 As we near the crucifixion, we read about many of the most profound and iconic stories leading to the death of Jesus. Just in this chapter, Jesus is anointed at Bethany, the last supper occurs, Jesus predicts the scattering and denial of the disciples, they pray at Gethsemane,

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MARK 12

NOT FAR FROM THE KINGDOM MARK 12  In Mark 12, we find an interesting discussion between a Jewish teacher and Jesus. The teacher asked Jesus which commandment was most important. Jesus told the teacher that loving the Lord and loving your neighbor were the most important commandments. 1. Jesus gives a brilliant summary of the

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MARK 11

PRAYER OR PROFIT MARK 11:15-17 This Sunday, we watched as Jesus entered the temple and, in righteous anger, overturned the tables of those who had turned a place of worship into a place of profit. His words rang out: “My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.” (Isaiah 56:7). Yet, the temple had

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MARK 10

CAMELS, NEEDLES, AND POSSIBILITIES MARK 10 In Mark 10, we read about the rich young ruler. This wealthy man asked Jesus what he needed to do to inherit eternal life. After Jesus responded with the commandments, the man was challenged to sell everything he had and follow Jesus. He sadly walked away. Jesus then taught

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MARK 8

THE CRUCIFORM LIFE The invitation of Jesus to follow Him is nothing less than radical. Jesus began His famous invitation in Mark 8:34 saying, “If anyone wants to follow me…” Do you want to follow Jesus? If so, why? What does it look like to actually follow this Rabbi who has ascended back to Heaven?

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MARK 7

EVERYTHING WELL The story found in Mark 7:31-37 seems a bit odd at first, but shows us how incredibly compassionate Jesus was and is. Throughout Mark 7 we encounter Jesus saying and doing things that can seem odd, or even unkind, at first. When Jesus says something difficult, how do you respond? Do you press

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