THE PRIORITY OF THE FATHER'S PURPOSE – Mark 1:29-39
Theme: When we know the Father’s good purpose for us, we must not allow ourselves to be distracted from it—even by other good things.
2014
THE AMAZING AUTHORITY OF JESUS – Mark 1:21-28
Theme: Jesus teaching proves itself to have divine authority—and all are wise to heed Him!
CALLING ALL FISHERMEN – Mark 1:16-20
Theme: Jesus’ call of the fishermen teaches us some principles of His call to service in our lives.
THE MESSAGE TO THE WORLD – Mark 1:14-15
Theme: Mark tells us the characteristics the message Jesus proclaimed at the beginning of His earthly ministry.
TRIAL IN THE WILDERNESS – Mark 1:12-13
Theme: In His trial in the wilderness, our Lord tasted of what it felt like to go through the things that test us.
'THERE COMES ONE AFTER ME' – Mark 1:1-11
Theme: The story of John the Baptist’s bold introduction of Jesus sets the tone for how we are to think of our Lord’s ministry in this world.
FROM 'DEAD' TO 'ALIVE' – 2 Corinthians 5:14-17
Theme: Jesus has made all ‘dead’ by His cross, so that those who believe on Him can be made truly ‘alive’.
SMALL PIECES OF THE BIG PICTURE – Esther 10:1-3
Theme: God’s temporal works in our lives have meaning in the light of His greater plan for the ages.
THE GOD OF 'TABLES TURNED' – Esther 9:1-19
Theme: This passage shows how much our Sovereign God is able to ‘turn the tables’ for those who trust Him.
A FEW LESSONS IN ROWING – Mark 6:45-52
Theme: This passage teaches us about Jesus’ help when we strain against the frustrations of life.