Tag Archives: Forgiveness

The Son of God

Posted on January 31, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 15:21-39 Jesus let out a loud cry. After speaking words of forsakenness from Psalm 22, Jesus cried out and took in his last breath. With the exhale came his cry, a cry of relief, an exclamation of deliverance. Finally, … Continue reading →

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Questions of authority

Posted on January 20, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 11:27-33 The day after Jesus drove the merchants and traders out of the temple, the chief priests, scribes and elders of the temple put Jesus on the spot, questioning his authority to do such things. They expected a direct … Continue reading →

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Blessed is he

Posted on January 18, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 11:1-11 Following his baptism and temptation in the wilderness, Jesus set out in his public ministry preaching a message or repentance and the nearness of Gods kingdom. He performed many miracles; healing people of leprosy, feeding great multitudes, and … Continue reading →

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Inheriting the kingdom

Posted on January 15, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 10:17-31 What must I do to inherit eternal life? This is the question asked of Jesus by a wealthy man as our Lord was on his journey to Jerusalem. It is also a question asked by so many others … Continue reading →

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God’s children and divorce

Posted on January 14, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 10:1-16 On the surface, the text before us today has a strong message concerning divorce. Even in the first century, marriages failed due to infidelity or a host of other issues. The sad truth is, even when people love … Continue reading →

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