Intro – Mark’s Abrupt ending                                     -Inspires true Faith                                     -Shows the story isn’t over                                                                                  A word to the skeptic                            A word to the ambivalent I. The Resurrection gives you hope for your past The Centurion Joseph of […]

I. The Son of God is Mocked & Led (v.16-20) Mockery The one who has was followed Is now being led.  II. The Son of God is Crucified (v.21-33) The Horror of the Cross The Meaning of the Cross IIIThe Son of God is Forsaken (v.34-39) A Psalm (22) A Darkness A Mystery A Cry & a Confession

                   Mark 14:1-9   The Arrest and Murder Planned by the Leaders The Anointing for Burial by the woman. The Betrayal set in Motion by Judas

      Mark 12:35-12:44 I. Reconsidering the Christ         A. More than just David’s son         B. The Lord – to be loved with all your heart soul, mind, and strength.  II. Reconsidering the Teachers of the Law          A. They seek honor for themselves         […]

 I. The Clearing of the Temple II. The Cursing of the Tree The Danger of Profession without Practice The Peril of Practice without Faith – (It’s all a show)  III. The Centrality of Faith Faith in God (not faith) Faith that God hears us Faith in the new Temple

I. A Colt for the Lord (v1-7) A fulfillment of Prophecy A faith filled task A faithful stewardship  II. A Celebration for a King (v8-10) III. A Calculation of a Son (v11)

Intro – Blindness in the first Century I. A Cry to Jesus A unique cry A Silencing Crowd II. Eyes to see III. Faith to Follow

                      Mark 9:30-50             Intro: the Nature of Discipleship  How to think about Ourselves (9:30-35) Greatness Redefined Greatness Modeled  How to think about Others (9:36-41) Others who are Weak Others who are Doing work in Jesus Name  How to think about Sin (9:42-50) Sin must be vigilantly fought for our sake Sin must […]