Are you a really busy person? Let’s take a peek into a moment that reveals something crucial about how Jesus handled His crazy diary! Verse 35: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” Jesus is up […]
Healing Power: Jesus, Our Ultimate Doctor – Mark 1 v 29-34
The adventure continues with some seriously amazing healing moments. Verse 29-31: “As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. So he went to her, took her hand, and […]
Unleashing Power: Jesus in Action – Mark 1 v 21-28
Jesus is on the move, and things are about to get seriously awesome. Verse 21-22: “They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at his teaching because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the […]
Adventure Awaits: Following Jesus – Mark 1 v 14-20
Last time, we witnessed Jesus’ epic entrance, His baptism, and wilderness training. Now, it’s time for the next chapter in this incredible story. Verse 14-15: “After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. ‘The time has come,’ he said. ‘The kingdom of God has come near. Repent […]
Wilderness Adventures with Jesus – Mark 1 v 9-13
Jesus and an alarming affirmation. Verse 9: “At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptised by John in the Jordan.” Why would Jesus, who’s sinless, need a symbolic cleansing? Why does he need to get baptised. It’s like He’s saying, “I’m here to identify with you, to be part of your […]
Dive In: Baptism and Beyond – Mark 1 v 7-8
Jesus is about to enter the scene. Verse 7: “And this was his message: ‘After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.’” So, John the Baptist is still in the spotlight, but now he’s pointing beyond himself. He’s saying, “Listen […]
The Beginning of Something Amazing – Mark 1 v 1-6
And we’re going. It’s the beginning and we are introduced to someone special – Jesus! Verse 1: “The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God…” So, right from the start, Mark is telling us that this story is all about Jesus. He’s not just an ordinary guy, but the […]
Peter’s friendship with Jesus
Peter’s friendship with Jesus, as depicted in the Gospels, is a profound and transformative relationship. From their initial encounter by the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus called Peter to be one of his disciples, to the pivotal moments of Peter’s denial and subsequent restoration, their bond is a central narrative in the New Testament. The […]
Mark One
Mark One launches us into the Gospel of Mark. Mark One is why Mark is said to be the Gospel where the action is fast and it starts now and keeps going…. We start with a wild man named John, living in the wilderness and preaching like there’s no tomorrow. And then, along comes Jesus, […]
Mark’s Gospel
Game-Changer: The Radical Call to Follow Jesus Mark’s gospel is quite simply a radical call to follow Jesus. It is a wild, unexpected and transformative encounter with a man that is also God. If you read this gospel with an open heart it will change your life. This is an introduction to a short commentary […]
A Powerful Message from Paul to Timothy
2 Timothy 1:8-11 contains a powerful message from the Apostle Paul to his young disciple Timothy. In this passage, Paul encourages Timothy to embrace the call to a bold and unashamed proclamation of the Gospel, despite the challenges and potential hardships that may arise. 8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our […]
The cost of discipleship
The cost of discipleship, as described in the teachings of Jesus, encompasses a willingness to follow him wholeheartedly, even when it requires personal sacrifice and facing challenges. It involves a commitment to putting Jesus and his teachings above all else, including worldly comforts, ambitions, and sometimes even relationships. Jesus often emphasised the seriousness of discipleship, […]