Tag Archives: Teaching of Jesus

Make preparations

Posted on January 25, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 14:1-16 The two disciples Jesus selected to make preparations for the Passover had no idea that it would be the last meal they would share before Jesus would be handed over and killed. Along the way, Jesus told the … Continue reading →

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No one knows

Posted on January 23, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 13:1-37 Certainly with all the conflict, violence and natural disasters, the end must be near. How could things get much worse? Evil is personified in so many ways; terrorist, tyrants, and gangs all threaten the safety and security of … 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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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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