Jesus' Transfiguration Offered an Encouraging Preview (Mark 9:1-3)

January 26, 2023 Nate Holdridge

In response to the disciples' confession and this new teaching about his death and resurrection, Jesus took three of his men to a mountaintop. Though we don't know the exact location of this event, it seems likely to be one of Mt. Hermon's peaks, around 9,000 feet in elevation. The other gospels tell us he went there to pray, and, as was their custom, they slept while he cried out to God. (5 Minutes/1100 Words)

How Jesus Shepherds You (Mark 6:33-44)

August 17, 2022 Nate Holdridge

Imagine being there. Put yourself in the scene. Imagine wishing so badly to see Jesus that, when you heard that was his boat out on the water, and when you saw the winds slow his journey, you stopped everything and ran to his destination ahead of him. (11 Minutes/2800 Words)

Jesus Fills Our True Need (Mark 2:1-12)

March 30, 2022 Nate Holdridge

The story pivots us from the introductory days of Jesus' ministry to the controversial ones. We know Jesus wasn't popular with all people at all times—he was, after all, crucified. And most of us know that Jesus became disliked by the religious leaders of his day. So, his popularity must have become mixed with opposition at some point. (10 Minutes/3000 Words)

Archival Post: The Gospel Gives Us What We Need

June 17, 2021 Nate Holdridge

The Gospel Gives Us What We Need

Archival Post

The gospel gives every human what they need. It is the answer. James saw this truth. Every person is walking through the issues of life. Every person needs truth to guide and define them. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the bright light humanity needs, illuminating reality.

Follow #26 – Mark 9:1–13 – Be Helped by Jesus’ Transfiguration

August 30, 2020 Nate Holdridge

What are we to do with such a beautiful and awe-inspiring episode? What did it mean for them? What did it mean for Jesus? And what does it mean for us?