Tag Archives: Gospel

Encourage faith

Posted on February 4, 2015 by David Nuottila

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 When Paul made his way to Thessalonica, he brought with him the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. Most had not heard the gospel; it was the first time such a man as Paul came with … Continue reading →

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He is risen

Posted on February 1, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 16:1-8 Many of the earliest manuscripts of Mark’s gospel end at verse eight. It is an abrupt ending, one that leaves people hanging as they read it. It seems incomplete, unfinished. It seems in our reading of Mark, moving … Continue reading →

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Church and money

Posted on January 22, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 12:1-17 The Pharisees and Herodians were out to set a snare for Jesus; they wanted a way to charge and arrest him. In previous attempts, their plots could not stand in the light of God’s truth. With this latest … 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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