The Attractiveness of Following Christ (Mark 8:34)

January 5, 2023 Nate Holdridge

I must start today's article by reminding you of our place in the gospel of Mark. Mark had begun his book by revealing Jesus' identity: he is the Christ, the Son of God (Mark 1:1), and in the first eight chapters of his gospel, Mark shows us the beauty of Jesus' life. No one in the book had confessed Jesus to be the Christ, the long-awaited Messiah, the descendent of David, who would vanquish Israel's enemies and bring in an everlasting kingdom. (5 Minutes/1300 Words)

Archival Post: You Cannot Enjoy The Kingdom Without God’s Help

June 30, 2022 Nate Holdridge

You Cannot Enjoy The Kingdom Without God’s Help

Archival Post

It is important to note that Jesus had (and has) wealthy followers -- people like Joseph of Arimathea and some of the women on his core team. And once the church started, there were many wealthy believers. Philemon, for example, had an estate so large the Colossian church was able to meet on his property.

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.

You Cannot Enjoy the Kingdom Without God’s Help (Mark 10:23–27)

November 17, 2020 Nate Holdridge

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(Mark 10:23–27)

The rich young ruler had turned away from Jesus. The demands Jesus put on his life were too high. The god of money had consumed him. (4 Minutes/1200 Words)

The Gospel Gives Us What We Need

December 21, 2017 Nate Holdridge