What does it truly mean to be a follower of Jesus? Many claim the title, yet fall devastatingly short. Fan or follower – is there a difference? Jesus demands far...
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Mark 14
Topic: Sacrifice
The story of Abraham being told to sacrifice his son Isaac is a shocking request from God to a father who loves his child. But the story shows how God...
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Genesis 22:1-19
In a camp story, a counselor does push-ups for the whole cabin to teach about taking responsibility for others. Someone always pays for wrong actions, just like Jesus did for...
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Mark 8:27-38
In Mark chapter 9, we learn a new way to think about being great. Usually, people think being the “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) means being like famous athletes or...
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Mark 9:35
Mark 14 contains both an example to avoid and an example to follow. While Judas betrays Jesus for money, showing us the dangers of utilitarian faith, Mary extravagantly anoints Jesus,...
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Mark 14:1-11
What if your last meal with a loved one held secrets to understanding their mission, your identity, and your shared destiny? When Jesus gathered his disciples in an upper room...
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Mark 14:12-25
This passage provides a sobering warning and powerful example about giving. While the prideful scribes devoured widows’ houses, a destitute widow gave her last two coins. Her humble and sacrificial...
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Mark 12:38-44
Imagine the shock those first disciples felt when Jesus turned their vision of power and glory upside down. As they jockeyed for status, arrogantly demanding positions of honor, Jesus confronted...
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Mark 10:45, John 17, Daniel 7
This passage offers profound insights into true leadership through the iconic acts of Jesus Christ. As the one with ultimate power and authority, Jesus paradoxically chose humility and service over...
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1 Peter 5:5
For centuries, love has been hailed as the greatest virtue. But in today’s world, love is often distorted and reduced to mere emotion, convenience, or selfish desire. True, unconditional love—the...
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1 Corinthians 13:13, Romans 12:2 , 1 John 4:8,16, Matthew 22:37-40, John 13:35