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Tag Archives: Gospel of Mark
Listen to him
Mark 9:2-10 How often do we hear the words of Jesus, yet fail to listen to him? How many times are we engaged in the struggles and pitfalls of earthly life, and forget that Jesus showed us the way? In … Continue reading
Who is Jesus?
Mark 8:27-38 Who do you say Jesus is? If you took a piece of paper and a pencil to write down an answer, what would you write? Most certainly, many would write down the word Messiah. Others would write the … Continue reading
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Kingdom Farming
Mark 4_26-34 The fourth chapter of Mark’s gospel could be described as The Lord’s Guide to Kingdom Farming. Jesus’ teaches with parables involving fertile soil, sunshine, the sower and of course seeds. In the first of the farmer parables, the … Continue reading
Parable of the Sower
Mark 4: 1-20 Jesus’ Parable of the Sower is perhaps is best known and most beloved of parables. When sermons based on this text are preached, it isn’t long before congregations begin to give thanks that they are indeed good … Continue reading
Called by Christ
Mark 3: 7-19 As Jesus taught God’s people with the authority of heaven, showed compassion on the weak and marginalized, and worked healing miracles to restore the lives of those in need, the crowds following him quickly grew larger. Within … Continue reading
My Lutheran Roots 