[This is part two in a series I’m doing following Holy Week in the Book of Mark. You can see part one here.] Jesus Curses a Fig Tree and Cleanses the Temple Here we get to see the beginning of a classic example of a “Markan Sandwich.” Mark was a very intentional writer. He oftenContinue reading “Journey to the Cross: Monday”
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Journey to the Cross: Sunday
Jesus Enters Jerusalem as King (Palm Sunday) The most significant week for Christians is the week of Easter, often called Holy Week. I thought it would be neat to look at this week from the perspective of Mark. Next year maybe I’ll choose another Gospel author to follow along with. I’ve always liked Mark, though.Continue reading “Journey to the Cross: Sunday”
What does it mean to follow Jesus?
Yesterday I was sitting amongst a group of people desiring to be more involved in their neighborhoods – how to better love our neighbors. I believe those sitting around the tables all had the desire to better live into what Jesus said the most important commandments in all of Scripture were. Briefly, let me giveContinue reading “What does it mean to follow Jesus?”
Stepping Back 