Mark 9:14-29 – Unbelief is Real

Read Mark 9:14-29

What a story! Jesus jumped immediately back into ministry mode after his mountaintop experience. The scene appeared to be getting a little tense until Jesus showed up. The disciples who had stayed behind were being challenged by the religious leaders. Doubt had crept into the disciples’ own minds at their inability to help the demon-possessed child.

Rather than focus on Jesus’ apparent frustration with the situation, there is much to learn from how Jesus responded, as well as the father’s statement of faith. Let’s unpack that and how these verses are speaking to you today. Continue reading “Mark 9:14-29 – Unbelief is Real”

Mark 8:1-26 – Do You Understand?

Read Mark 8:1-26

Jesus covers a lot of ground in this reading, not necessarily in a “geographic” sense. We should marvel at feeding the multitudes again or rejoice with the blind man who can now see. We could even question what Jesus meant when he rebuked the request for a miraculous sign. But the recurrent theme of the disciples’ hard-headedness cannot be denied.

We might even similarly see ourselves. How often do we find ourselves scratching our heads when it comes to understanding the grace of God or what the kingdom of God means for us. Why do you think the disciples were so oblivious? Continue reading “Mark 8:1-26 – Do You Understand?”

Mark 6:30-56 – Sheep Without a Shepherd

Read Mark 6:30-56

This change of plans shows Jesus’ perfect way of going with the flow. Two of the most memorable miracles might not have happened if Jesus had been able to successfully retreat with his disciples for the rest they all needed. God had other plans, and the teachable moment would continue.

What got Jesus’ attention enough to pivot like this? It was the crowds of people Jesus knew were lost, “like sheep without a shepherd.” When you look around your community or circle of influence, do you see lost people or do you see people already on a mission for Christ? Continue reading “Mark 6:30-56 – Sheep Without a Shepherd”

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