Jesus Replaces Chaos With Flourishing (Mark 9:14-18)

February 16, 2023 Nate Holdridge

Our episode today provides a significant contrast with the glory of the mount of transfiguration. All the gospel writers are careful to record the stories together. They wanted us to note the differences between the two scenes. (5 Minutes/1300 Words)

Revolution of the Heart, Part 1: Cleanness Does Not Come by Human Effort (Mark 7:1–5)

September 22, 2022 Nate Holdridge

After reading this opening paragraph, you'd be forgiven for thinking this has nothing to do with our modern time. I assure you, this passage has much to do with life today. (3 Minutes/800 Words)

Believe the Right Things About Jesus (Mark 3:20-35)

June 8, 2022 Nate Holdridge

Mark sets up our next scene by pointing out two separate groups, Jesus' family and the scribes. But before looking at each group and their response to Christ, Mark is clear to point out why both of them reacted to Jesus at this time. The crowds. (14 Minutes/3600 Words)

Jesus Is the Friend of Sinners, Part 3 (Mark 2:13-17) — He Calls Sinners

April 20, 2022 Nate Holdridge

Jesus Is the Friend of Sinners, Part 3 He Calls Sinners

(Mark 2:13-17)

Somehow, a group of scribes of the Pharisees saw what Jesus was doing. We've already seen scribes in Mark's gospel; they were in the house when Jesus forgave the paralyzed man. This new group of scribes was of the sect of the Pharisees. But who were the Pharisees? (4 Minutes/1000 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)

Friend of Sinners, Part 3 (Mark 2:16-17)

September 1, 2020 Nate Holdridge

In part 3 of this Friend of Sinners series, we learn that somehow, some scribes of the Pharisees saw what Jesus was doing. We've already seen scribes in Mark's gospel; they were in the house when Jesus forgave the paralyzed man. This new group of scribes was of the sect of the Pharisees. But who were the Pharisees? (5 Minutes/1200 Words)