MARK 7, PT 1 | SUBJECTS OF ANOTHER KINGDOM

MARK 7, PT 1 | SUBJECTS OF ANOTHER KINGDOM

This is part 9 of a multi-part series on the book of Mark. Today, we’re in Mark 7:1-13. Traditions Traditions can be great, so long as they are a means to an end. They become a problem when the means are forgotten and all ends with a tradition. Some Pharisees...
MARK 6, PT 3 | HEROD AND ACCOUNTABILITY

MARK 6, PT 3 | HEROD AND ACCOUNTABILITY

This is part 7 of a multi-part series on the book of Mark. Today, we’re in Mark 6:14-29. Backstory King Herod heard as the word spread, which means it didn’t just spread among the poor but made it into the palaces. Jesus’ name had become known (6:14). Herod...
MARK 6, PT 2 | HOSPITALITY AND SUFFERING

MARK 6, PT 2 | HOSPITALITY AND SUFFERING

This is part 6 of a multi-part series on the book of Mark. Today, we’re in Mark 6:7-13. Relying on Hospitality Jesus had done just enough teaching to begin pushing his disciples out to make mistakes, not on their own but with another (6:7)—surely for both...
B4T: STATE OF THE UNION

B4T: STATE OF THE UNION

We are at the beginning of 2024. As we look back on last year and into the new year, let’s reflect on the “state of the union” (SOTU) in the B4T movement. We will be looking at where it has been (B4T 1.0), where it is now (B4T 2.0), and where it is heading (B4T 3.0)....
WORK FOR JUSTICE: PART 2

WORK FOR JUSTICE: PART 2

This is part 2 of a 2-part mini-series on Work for Justice. In Isaiah 1:2, the LORD accuses his children of rebellion against Him. The rebellion is named in 1:10. The LORD compares the rulers and people of Judah to the sins of Sodom and Gomorrah and then in 1:11-17...
WORK FOR JUSTICE: PART 1

WORK FOR JUSTICE: PART 1

This is part 1 of a 2-part mini-series on Work for Justice. What do the following verses have in common? Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the...