Episodes from 2024

In Mark 7:24-37, Jesus travels to the region of Tyre and encounters a Gentile woman who seeks healing for her daughter. Despite initially testing her faith with a parable about children’s bread and dogs, Jesus is moved by her humble and persistent faith, ultimately healing her daughter. As Jesus continues His travels in Gentile territory, He heals a deaf and mute man, showcasing His compassion and miraculous power. These stories emphasize that Jesus’ love and miracles extend beyond the Jewish…

In Mark 7:9-23, Jesus challenges the religious leaders’ emphasis on human traditions over God’s commandments. He teaches that what truly defiles a person comes not from external impurities but from the evil intentions within one’s heart. Jesus lists examples of sins such as theft, greed, deceit, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness, indicating these are the real issues that separate people from God. This passage emphasizes the importance of focusing on internal purity and spiritual integrity rather than outward religious appearances.

This podcast episode challenges believers to reflect deeply on the authenticity of their faith, emphasizing that true devotion to God transcends superficial religious practices. This passage highlights Jesus’ critique of the Pharisees, who were more concerned with outward rituals than their hearts’ condition. It serves as a potent reminder that our relationship with God should be rooted in sincere love, humility, and an inward transformation that aligns with His teachings. This scripture calls Christians to ensure their external expressions of…

Reflecting on the verses in today’s study, we’ll learn the wisdom and guidance for navigating today’s storms. We’ll seek to understand the fear that grips us and learn to hear the calming reassurance of Jesus’ voice, saying, “Don’t be afraid,” guiding us to a place of peace and recognition of His presence in our daily lives.

Today’s study shows one of Jesus’ most memorable miracles – feeding a large group of people with limited resources. Seeing this crowd as “sheep without a shepherd,” Jesus felt compassion and miraculously multiplied five loaves and two fish to feed everyone. The disciples’ skepticism at the feasibility of feeding such a multitude is met with Jesus’ demonstration of divine abundance. Ultimately, not only were the people fed, but twelve baskets of leftover pieces highlighted the overflowing provision of God’s care.

In our study of Mark 6:14-29, we encounter the distressing story of the martyrdom of John the Baptist. John, known for his unwavering faithfulness and commitment to truth, provoked the ire of Herod Antipas and Herodias due to his denouncement of their unlawful marriage. When Herod makes a rash oath at a banquet in front of many witnesses, Herodias seizes the opportunity to rid herself of John. These passages illustrate John the Baptist’s steadfast faith, even in the face of…

Our study today teaches the importance of faith and dealing with spiritual opposition. Jesus returns to His hometown of Nazareth, where He teaches in the synagogue and is met with disbelief from locals. They struggle to reconcile the wisdom and miracles of Jesus with the familiarity of His ordinary upbringing. Jesus then sends out His twelve disciples, two by two, entrusting them with the authority to preach repentance, heal the sick, and drive out demons. But He also warns them…

Faith and humility are intertwined virtues essential to believers. In our study today we this demonstrated through the healing of a sick woman and resurrection of a young girl. This faith, coupled with humility, empowers believers to withstand ridicule, bear fearless testimonies, and recognize their role in glorifying God’s magnificence and limitless love.

In Mark 5:1-20, Jesus travels to the Gentile region of the Gerasenes, where he encounters and heals a man tormented by an unclean spirit. Once healed, this man wanted to accompany Jesus but instead was told to go home and tell them what God had done for him. These passages remind us of Jesus’ power over the forces of evil and the freedom we can experience through Him, encouraging us to share our personal stories of transformation and deliverance to…

Mark 4:26-41 illustrates two parables and a miracle of Jesus, highlighting the Kingdom of God and Jesus’ authority over nature. The Parable of the Growing Seed and the Parable of the Mustard Seed illustrates how the Kingdom of God grows and expands beyond human comprehension. The calming of the storm portrays Jesus’ miraculous power, demonstrating His authority over nature. This section concludes by encouraging the disciples … and us to have faith, even amidst the storms of life.

The parables of Jesus are much more than simple stories. They are spiritual tests. We see that Jesus reveals only two choices when understanding who He is. There are those who believe in Jesus … and those who don’t. Those are the only choices. There is no sitting on the fence. You believe, or you don’t. As Christians, the Parable of the Sower is a call to self-evaluation. It encourages us to evaluate our hearts and to answer the question:…