Where is the Justice? | Mark 6:14-29
God has called us to be truth-tellers in a world of lies, and that is not always received well. The truth is often met with resistance, anger, and sometimes even retaliation. So what do we do? In Mark's gospel, we read the story of the unjust murder of John the Baptist—killed precisely because he was a truth-teller. Yet we don’t see God leaping into action to avenge him. Where is the justice? Today Pastor Robin explores the grim reality of God’s justice compared to our human understanding of justice. And yet, in that contrast, we discover the surprising freedom that comes from choosing God’s justice instead of our own.
Questions that Lurk in the Shadows | Mark 5:21-43
Everyone experiences heavy emotions that cloak painful, threatening questions… questions about ourselves, and God. Mark 5:21-43 is the story of a desperate father whose daughter dies before Jesus can heal her. Join Pastor Josh in this hopeful, vulnerable exploration of shadowy questions that lurk in the darker corners of our hearts.
That Time They Questioned Jesus' Authority - Mark 11:27-33
Jesus’ Credentials are Essential to the Faithful. When Jesus was confronted about His Authority, He asked a question that all of us should consider. Mark 11:27-33, is a description of how Jesus handled opposition but also a reminder about who is the boss, actually.
When Jesus Has Other Plans | Mark 7:24-30
Sometimes Jesus is silent on a subject. Sometimes Jesus has other plans. Sometimes, even when we're desperate, we find out that Jesus' plans are different than ours. What do we do when accepting Jesus' plan is hardest thing we could do. Mark 7:24-30 describes the story of a woman who came to interrupt Jesus' plans in a dire situation. A fateful story that reconnects us with the importance of trusting Jesus.
Giving God Your 'Yes' In the Face of Pain - Mark 2:13-17
Mark 2:13-17 is a contrast of the Pharisees and Tax Collectors in response to Jesus. The author allows the readers to put themselves in the story as those who embrace pain and those who say 'No' to what God is doing and saying. Sometimes saying 'Yes' to God when it hurts, is all that we can do.