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We are in a place in Mark's gospel where the hostility towards Jesus is reaching its peak. Soon, the religious leaders will conspire with the Roman authorities to put Christ to death. But these leaders and authorities feel a need to build their case against Jesus, and in the final week before his death, that's precisely what they set out to do.
Read moreThanks for joining me on this study through the Book of Genesis. If you get out your Bible or turn to Genesis chapter 47, we're continuing to look at the life of Joseph together. Now last time we were in Genesis, we saw Joseph reconciled to his brothers. His brothers reconciled to him. At first reading, it almost seems as if Joseph is punishing his brothers for their past behavior, their persecution of him, their throwing him into a pit and selling him into slavery punishing them for their jealousy.
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The True Tale of a Thoroughly Contented Man
(Philippians 4:10-13)
Paul was thankful for the Philippian church. Their faith was real; it had resounded throughout their region. They loved Jesus, and their lives reflected His holiness. They were genuinely progressing in their sanctification and partnering with Paul on the mission of God. (12 Minutes/3000 Words)
Read moreThis week at Calvary Monterey we studied Romans 13:1-14. Here are the four main takeaways:
