17. From the Inside Out (Mark 7:1-23)
What's wrong with the human race? In a confrontation with the Pharisees, Jesus gives a true diagnosis of humanity's condition, a diagnosis we desperately need in order to be truly healed.
Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include Colossians 2:23.
15. The God Who Satisfies (Mark 6:30-44)
The feeding of the 5,000 is one of Jesus' most well-known miracles. But for the disciples it disrupted their lives and tested their faith. Called by Jesus to surrender their agenda, the disciples demonstrate that following Jesus is an invitation to find satisfaction in Christ as we give our lives over to Him.
Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include Matthew 14:18 and Exodus 4:1-17.
8. What Isn’t a Disciple? (Mark 3:20-35)
Why do some people find it easy to believe while others don't? According to Jesus the answer can't be lack of evidence. Instead he points to a difference between belief and unbelief that goes deeper than that.
Scripture passages cited in this message include John 16:7-8.
7. What Is a Disciple? (Mark 3:7-19)
As Jesus' ministry grew, he shrank it down to focus on just twelve disciples. In Mark 3:7-19, Mark shows us that Jesus understood discipleship as being rooted in relationship with him, and that in order to be sent out to serve Jesus, a disciple must first learn how to be with Jesus.
Scripture passages cited in this message include John 15:5-10.
1. The Beginning of the Beginning (Mark 1:1-15)
Mark's gospel begins with an announcement about Jesus' arrival. But how should we to respond to that arrival? This message, the first in Thrive's series on the Gospel of Mark, takes up that question, while also providing an overview of Mark's entire book.
Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include 1 Peter 5:13; Acts 12:12; 13:5, 13; 15:37-39; 2 Timothy 4:11; and Mark 10:45.