Mark 13:1-19. Signs of the End; Jesus shares the warnings of the signs of the times not to scare us but to prepare us; the abomination that causes desolation; the Olivet Discourse; false Messiahs and prophets; preaching the Gospel; “Abomination of Desolation.”
Month: May 2024
The Living One – Week 11: Cut to the Heart
In the last several decades, there has been a pendulum swing. No longer are the majority of Christian, non-Christian, agnostic and atheist theologians and historians viewing the story of Jesus as Biblical theology that was developed gradually over time. Most are now in agreement on 7 key points regarding Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. No longer do they see Jesus’ story as an evolving story. Instead, their attitudes have been transformed by recent historical, archeological and linguistic evidence. The question is: Will you allow the evidence to transform your attitude as well?
Two Year Gospel Study Week 21
Mark 12:1-43. Topics: rejecting Jesus; obey God or the
state?; resurrection; the greatest commandment; offerings to God.
The Gospel According to Matthew – Week 25
Matthew 17:22-18:20. Topics: children of the Living God; kingdom of the Living God; the miracle of the four drachma coin; greatness is based on humility; childlike vs childish; total dependency on God; spiritual growth and maturity; binding and loosing – by speaking that when one comes to faith he/she is forgiven and saved vs. those deciding against God, that it is a decision with eternal consequences; God desires all to come to know Him; His love is great; the warning of being of the world and following the worldly culture; that of following natural instincts vs following the Holy Spirit.
The Living One – Week 10: The Outpouring
Pentecost is a Jewish holiday (Shavuot, or Feat of Weeks), thanking God for His provision; a festival that gives us understanding of the Bible and also for God’s will and purpose for each of us in our walk with Him. The verses Pastor explores today are a fascinating section of Scripture that hold a mystery around the word “house.” Was the place of the first Pentecost in a house, like maybe the Upper Room? Or was it referring to The Temple, the Holy House, the House above all other houses? And why does that make a difference?
Two Year Gospel Study Week 20
Mark 11:15-33. God’s Temple; temple cleansing; lip
service or true worship?; authority of Jesus.
The Gospel According to Matthew – Week 24
Matthew 16:24-17:22. Topics: Discipleship is more than having head knowledge, it is complete surrender to the Lord Jesus Christ and living for Him. Jesus continues to reveal who He is. Jesus’ transfiguration and the words from heaven, out of the cloud from God the Father says, “This is my Son…Listen to Him!” These are words for us today, too!
The Living One – Week 9: This Same Jesus
In Acts 1:9-11, we read that a cloud came down and covered Jesus as He ascended. Why is this important? Did you know that Jesus promises to return the same way — on a cloud! A fascinating study on a very fascinating and unique topic.
Two Year Gospel Study Week 19
Mark 11:1-14. Topics: Jerusalem; the 7 days from Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem through his resurrection; How does Messiah reveal Himself?
The Gospel According to Matthew – Week 23
This week’s text is Matthew 16:1-23. Topics: A growing opposition against Jesus and who He says He is; Peter’s confession; a discerning teaching on who/what the “Rock” is on which Christ will build the church; an insightful look at the “gates of Hades;” and Jesus shares predictions of what is to come.
Awake Us Now 