What is it about children that causes Jesus to tell us to emulate them in regards to membership in the Kingdom of Heaven? Video link here: Mark 10:13-16… About Children Audio links  – iTunes and Spotify – are to the right. Here is the transcript I used to record today’s podcast. Mark The Little Children […]

Yes, the Pharisees asked Jesus a question about Divorce. But the underlying reason for the question wasn’t about a search for truth by the Pharisees. It was more sinister than that. The video link is here: Mark 10:1-12… it’s not REALLY about Divorce The audio links for Spotify and iTunes are to the right. Here […]

Jesus continues His discussion with His disciples about His impending death, weaving in a discussion about true humility and salt. The video link is here: Mark 9:30-50… Of Salt and Humility The Audio links are to the right (iTunes and Spotify). Here is the transcript used for today’s podcast: Mark 9:30-50 Jesus Predicts His Death […]

Why were the disciples unable to cast the demon out of that child? Why were the disciples arguing with the Teachers of the Law? Why was Jesus upset? This is a hard passage… but the reason for impotent ministry is highlighted here. Grab some coffee and join me! The video link is here: Mark 9:14-29… […]

I can imagine Peter is reeling from the revelation that the Messiah (Jesus) would die soon. I see the conversation on the Mount of Transfiguration in that context – especially the part where God the Father rebukes Peter… “This is my Son… LISTEN to Him!” The Youtube link is below: Mark 9:1-13… What do I […]

Peter’s confession – “You are the Christ/Messiah” – revealed real insight into the nature of Christ’s person and mission, but at the same time, his concept of Jesus’ messiahship was far from being perfect. He and the other disciples still had much to learn of Messiah’s suffering, rejection, and death. Here is the video link: […]

Jesus is entering the last phase of His earthly ministry. He has important things to tell His disciples, and they are worried about bread. Here is the video link: Mark 8:1-21… It’s Not About the Bread The Audio Links are to the right i.e. Spotify and iTunes. Here is the transcript used for this podcast: […]

After His argument with religious leaders over what is to be considered “clean” or “unclean”, Jesus departs for a pagan region,Tyre – an unclean region  – to minister to the Gentiles there. Here is the video link Mark 7:24-37… Back to the Gentiles… Again The audio links for iTunes and Spotify are to the right. […]

Jesus does not mince His words in confronting the Pharisees concerning their religious hypocrisy. The video link is here: The Gloves Come Off The Audio links (Spotify and iTunes) are to the right. Here is the transcript used in today’s podcast: Mark 7 Of Pharisees, Sadducees, and the Oral Torah During the span of the […]

We will all experience “Crucible Moments” where the truth of our faith is revealed. In today’s passage, the truth of the disciple’s faith in Jesus is revealed. Here is the video link: Crucible Moments The audio links for Spotify and iTunes are to the right. Below is the transcript used for today’s podcast. Mark 6:45-56 […]