Honest Reflection

Mark Chapter 14

In Mark 14, Jesus' physical life is coming to an end. The leaders have developed a plot to arrest and kill Him and will be assisted by one of Jesus' closest disciples. Jesus is physically and emotionally drained by His pending betrayal, and He will attempt to mentally prepare the rest of the Twelve. Listen today as Nick and Cody discuss Mark chapter 14.

Mark Chapter 13

When Jesus entered Jerusalem, He was disappointed in what He found. Whether it was abuse in the temple or the combative nature of the religious leaders, Jesus did not find the good fruit that He was expecting in the temple or in Jerusalem as a whole. In Mark 13, His disciples are in awe of the outward appearance of the temple, and Jesus responds by telling them that the temple and the soon-to-be obsolete systems would soon be taken down. His disciples would need to be vigilant if they were going to be prepared for both the physical and spiritual changes ahead. Listen today as Cody and Nick discuss Mark chapter 13.

Mark Chapters 11 and 12

The King enters Jerusalem, and He is again met with mixed reactions. Some praise Jesus with shouts of "Hosanna!" The religious leaders stand in opposition through their questioning and ultimately their intent to kill Jesus. As the chapter progresses, we see the difference in heart between the people who accept Jesus' authority and those who reject it. Listen today as Cody and Nick discuss Mark chapters 11 and 12.

Mark Chapter 10

In Mark 10, Jesus has some difficult things to say. Some of these statements shock His disciples. Other statements cause people to go away sad. Jesus' loving challenges are a normal part of life under His authority, and how we respond to them says a lot about whether we truly value Him or not. Listen today as Cody and Nick discuss Mark chapter 10.

Mark Chapter 9

In Mark chapter 9, Jesus continues to teach His disciples. From events like the Transfiguration, we see that Jesus has authority even over the Law and the Prophets. His teachings continue to emphasize that His authority will be used to do the will of the Father. All of this is to instruct His disciples how they should wield their authority in the future as they strive to live like children in the kingdom. Listen in today as Cody and Nick discuss Mark chapter 9.