This topic might not be the easiest but is definitely relevant—facing persecution at work. It’s a real-life challenge, and we’re going to explore how to navigate it with fearless faith. 1. The Reality of Persecution: Let’s be real; persecution at work is a thing. It might not involve lions and arenas, but it can still […]
Healing Touch: The Power of Connection in Mark 6 v 53-56
53 After they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and anchored there. Jesus and the disciples step off the boat, and people recognise Him. Word spreads like wildfire, and the sick are carried on mats to wherever Jesus goes. Miracles can happen in the most unexpected, everyday moments. 54 As they got […]
Walking on Water: Faith in the Storm 6 v 45-52
45 Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dispersed the crowd. 46 After saying good-bye to them, he went to the mountain to pray. 47 When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea and he was alone […]
Feast of the Five Thousand: Unleashing the Power of Little – Mark 6 v 30-44
30 Then the apostles gathered around Jesus and told him everything they had done and taught. 31 He said to them, “Come with me privately to an isolated place and rest a while” (for many were coming and going, and there was no time to eat). 32 So they went away by themselves in a […]
The Cost of Courage: Lessons from a Fearless Messenger in Mark 6 – 14-29
14 Now King Herod heard this, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some were saying, “John the baptiser has been raised from the dead, and because of this, miraculous powers are at work in him.” 15 Others said, “He is Elijah.” Others said, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets from the past.” […]
The Power of Partnership in Mark 6 v 7-13
Verse 7: “And he called the twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.” Jesus gathers the disciples, for a mission. He pairs them up, not solo missions, but dynamic duos. Why? Because there’s power in partnerships. When you team up, you’re not just stronger; […]
Small Town, Big Faith: Breaking Through Familiarity – Mark 6 v 1-5
Verse 1-2: “He went away from there and came to his home town, and his disciples followed him. And on the Sabbath, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, ‘Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty […]
From Doubt to Life: The Dance of Faith – Mark 5 v 35-43
Verse 35: “While he was still speaking, there came from the ruler’s house some who said, ‘Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?’” Jairus, the ruler of the synagogue, has just poured his heart out to Jesus, urgently pleading for his dying daughter. But before Jesus could even respond, the news hits. […]
Touching Faith: The Power of Bold Belief – Mark 5 v 25-34
Verse 25-26: “And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, and who had suffered much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better but rather grew worse.” There’s a woman who’s been dealing with a health issue for twelve long years. She’s […]
Interrupted: A Story of Faith and Healing – Mark 5 v 21-24
Verse 21-24: “And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him, and he was beside the sea. Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet and implored him earnestly, saying, ‘My little daughter […]
From Chains to Freedom: The Epic Transformation – Mark 5 v 1-20
Verse 1-5: “They came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gerasenes. And when Jesus had stepped out of the boat, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit. He lived among the tombs. And no one could bind him any more, not even […]
Storm Chasers: Finding Peace in the Chaos – Mark 4 v 35-41
Jesus and His disciples are facing a storm, and we’re about to discover the incredible peace we can find in the midst of life’s storms. Verse 35: “That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, ‘Let us go over to the other side.’” The sun is setting, and Jesus, says, “Let’s go to […]