We begin a look at Spiritual Disciplines to help us move forward in our relationship with the Lord in the new year.
Christmas: A time to refocus
Christmas is meant to be a time to refocus our lives on what is most important
Kingdom Questions: How and Why
We ask the questions:
How do we get more involved in Kingdom Life?
Why get involved in Kingdom Life?
Kingdom Questions: Who and When
We ask the questions:
Who is the Kingdom of God for?
When is the Kingdom of God?
Kingdom Questions: What is the Kingdom of God?
We ask the question: What is the Kingdom of God?
Mark 16:1-20 - The empty tomb
Mark 15:16-47 - Jesus' Crucifixion
We see how God was moving on the darkest day.
Mark 15:1-15 - Jesus before Pilate
Jesus goes on trial before Pilate
Mark 14:43-72 - Jesus' Betrayal and Trial
Jesus is betrayed in the garden and illegally tried for blasphemy
Mark 14:32-42 - Lessons from Jesus in the garden
We look at the way that Jesus prioritized relationships in His life and ministry. How can this lead us in ordering our lives?
Mark 14:27-31 - Peter's denial and restoration
We follow the story of Peter’s denial of Jesus and Jesus’ restoration of Peter.
Mark 14:12-26 - The last supper
Jesus teaches His disciples the meaning of communion
Mark 14:1-11 - Jesus' anointed by Mary
Mary anoints Jesus with perfume in preparation for His burial.
Mark 13:3-38 - End times prophecies from Jesus
Jesus warns His followers to remain alert while they await His return.
Mark 13:1-8 - The destruction of the temple
Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple and the suffering of His followers
Mark 12:41-44 - The poor widow's gift
Jesus draws our attention the gift of a poor widow.
Mark 12:35-40 - Beware the scribes
Jesus warns the people against leaders and teachers that use them for their own gain.
Mark 12:28-34 - The new law in the Kingdom of God
Jesus answers the question, “What is the greatest commandment?”
Mark 12:13-27 Pt. 2 - Trust in difficult times
Jesus calls His followers to deeper faith and trust in him
Mark 12:13-28 - Jesus deals with divisive leaders
Israel’s divisive leaders attempt to trap Jesus.