Mark 10

So, its on to Mark 10 this week! And probably next also.

There is so much in this chapter... I don't even know what to do with myself.

"if you don't receive the kingdom as a little child, you will by no means enter it... sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven... how hard it is for a rich man to enter the kingdom... many of the first will be last, and the last first... the rulers of the gentiles lord it over them, let it not be so among you, whoever desires to become great, let him be the servant of all... go your way, faith has made you well."

-Jesus of Nazareth That is some crazy stuff, seriously, that's not normal. Are we called to that kind of life? And if we are, why do I never see it? Just saying.

Lord, speak to us about this life you've called us to.

Mark 9

So, here we go... onto Mark 9!

I know things have been a bit crazy over the past few weeks, with visiting other churches, being sick, and being busy, but I for one am excited to get back into what the Lord has been doing with us in this community He's brought together! 

Leave your comments and input on what your learning about and what the Lord is doing with it.

Talk to you soon.

Mark 8

Hey, its mark 8 this week...

Let's get hold of this truth and ask the Lord to work it out through our lives and into the world!

Quote of the week:

Seriously, what's more important... feeling good about our church because our pastor is such a great teacher, or seeing the truth of the Word of God become real in our everyday lives and impact the world through each of us?  Seems obvious to me!..

mark 7

Hey so, this week we're on to Mark 7... can't wait to get into it with you all.  I know on this end, the Lord is doing so much in my heart with all of this!  stirring things up in me** in a good way :)
-cory

Mark 6 (part 2)

Since we are working on Mark chapter six again, here are some of thoughts to ponder.

Jesus could do "no mighty work" in His hometown because of the peoples "unbelief".  We've been seeing that Jesus had all authority, but that, "in all things He had to be made like His brethren" (heb.2:18) to be our merciful and faithful High Priest. Jesus subjected Himself to the limitations as we are, but showed us what it looked like to be submitted to the Father and filled with the Holy Spirit. 

So, here's Jesus in an environment of unbelief, instead of faith, and because of that, He could do "no mighty work" because He was submitted to the Father.  And the Father sovereignty chooses to send His Spirit in environments of faith. 

Now this did not mean that Jesus was unable to exercise authority through the power of the Spirit, because He was obviously still believing.  That's why we see Him lay hands on some and heal them. The power/authority was still there, but I'd did not spill over into the environment around them and become a mighty work (like they had become accustomed to seeing... where everyone is healed... and the atmosphere is full of the power of God).   Like when touching the hem of His garment, or later when even the shadow of the apostles could heal those who believed.

But this time, the work could only come through direct contact with Jesus... instead of the Holy Spirit moving mightily on individuals because of an atmosphere of faith.

I speak like I know, but my words come from a deep longing to know...  to be a part of a people who live in an environment of faith, a people who "believe".  That's what we are anyway right?  Believers!

mark 6

So here we go! Mark chapter 6.

Mark 5

Hey, let's get into Mark chapter 5 this week... if you have any closing thoughts on chapter 4 put them up on the Mark 4 post (b/c at the end of the book, i'll be printing all the posts and comments for everyone to have).

Peace! See you Sunday... or before.

-cory

Mark 4 (again!)

I don't know about you guys, but I need another week on Mark 4.  So let's spend this week digesting what Jesus was is saying in this chapter.

Looking forward to worshipping with you all here Sunday night.  It'll be a 'young kids in bed thing' so if you want to put yours down here, let me know.

Peace.

Mark 4

Again Jesus is teaching... this time by parables.  This first one must be real important, he says, "Do you not understand this parable?  How will you understand all the parables?"  Is there a key here to unlock what Jesus is saying in all the parables?

"Take heed what you hear." - Jesus
(this is foundational to what we're doing)

Peace,
can't wait to start talking about this chapter with you all!

Mark 3

Enjoy this one!

Let the discussion begin...

Mark chapter 2

This week we'll be on Mark chapter 2.  There's some pretty interesting stuff in there, so enjoy going through it!  And don't forget to post your reaction/thoughts on it.  (i fixed the settings, so everyone should be able to comment now)

Peace,

Cory

Mark 1

Mark Chapter 1

I'm excited to see how this works out.  So, as you spend some time in Mark chapter 1 with the Lord and with your family/spouse/friend/fiancee/self, use the comments to share what's going on, so we as a community can keep connected with each over the week. 

If you need help figuring out how to comment or anything, let me know!