The Cost of Discipleship: Part 2 || Mark 8:34-38

Maybe I Do: Part 1 || Mark 10:1-12

What does Jesus teach about divorce? In part 1 of “Maybe, I Do,” we see the Pharisees challenge Jesus with questions on divorce in Mark 10:1-12.  J. Mark explores the cultural and religious views of divorce that the Pharisees had, and Jesus’ response to these views. Jesus takes us back to the beginning, in the Garden of Eden, where God created marriage, and clarifies God’s original plan and purpose for marriage.

Radical Discipleship || Mark 9:42-50

As followers of Jesus, we are to learn from him and grow more like him. This is discipleship. In this episode, J. Mark takes us through Mark 9:42-50, where we see Jesus lay out the qualities of radical discipleship. We see how when we embrace radical love, radical purity, and radical obedience, we can make a difference in our lives and in the world around us.

Kingdom Values || Mark 9:30-41

In this episode, Bible teacher J. Mark explores the values Jesus taught His disciples in Mark 9:30-41. As Jesus continues preparing the disciples for His coming death and resurrection, He challenges them by emphasizing three values of His kingdom: anonymity, humility, and inclusivity. J. Mark shows how Jesus modeled servant-hearted living as the suffering servant, welcomed the overlooked, and called His followers to work together in unity. This episode encourages believers to seek first the kingdom of God by embracing these values.

Lord, I Believe! || Mark 9:14-29

In this episode, J. Mark discusses the four kinds of faith revealed in Mark 9:14-29. Through this account of the demon-possessed boy, we see examples of different kinds of faith coupled with the power of God. Jesus invites us to place our faith in Him, but sometimes our faith is weak. The father of the demon-possessed boy in Mark 9:24 pleads, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” This illustrates how our imperfect faith can be brought to Jesus and we can grow in our faith. Will we continue to have weak or misplaced faith, or will we pursue a seeking and healing faith that reveals our dependence on God?

Shadows of Suffering || Mark 9:9-13

In this episode, J. Mark continues our study by looking at Mark 9:9-13. Jesus and His disciples descend from the mountain after the Transfiguration, but what began as a glorious mountaintop experience gives way to the reality of suffering, rejection, and the shadow of the cross. In “Shadows of Suffering,” we explore Jesus’ mysterious command to remain silent, and the disciples’ confusion about His coming death and resurrection. J. Mark explores the significance of Elijah and John the Baptist in this account and reminds us that soon the shadows of this life will dispel with Jesus’ return.