The Spiritual Kudzu Called Traditionalism

Dying or Losing Our Lives?

In this story from Mark 8, Jesus and Simon Peter get into a heated argument, complete with name calling! Listen to find out what all the fuss is about!

The Spiritual Kudzu Called Traditionalism

There's a difference between carrying on the living the faith of those who have gone before us and holding on to a dead faith that was never intended to last. It's the difference between tradition and traditionalism. Jesus was a very traditional guy; he faithfully practiced the traditions of Judaism. But he has some hard words for those religious leaders who wanted to worship their traditions rather than the God of their ancestors.

Good News that Offends Nearly Everyone!

We are now in the 6th chapter of Mark's gospel where we find Jesus returning to his hometown of Nazareth. Instead of receiving a hero's welcome, he ends up offending nearly everyone with his Good News!

Who Is This?

Did you know that there is only one place in the entire Bible where Jesus is recorded to be sleeping? Where he takes his little nap is the key to the story!

Plundering Satan's House

Why did Jesus' family think he was crazy? Why did the Pharisees think he was possessed by the Lord of the Flies? And why does Jesus invite us to do a little breaking and entering?