News of Evil Conquered
Mark Howard
Evil… It’s a word we shy away form as a culture. But, when terror strikes, we are reminded that the world is full of uncontrollable, destructive, even deadly forces. Mark 5:1-20 reassures us that evil will not triumph because of the unsurpassed, life-giving power of Jesus. And it calls us to consider how we respond […]
News to Tame Our Fears
Mark Howard
In this world there are so many things that threaten our safety and security – so much to fear! In Mark 4:35-5:20, we see that Jesus is far greater than everything we might fear, including the forces of nature and even the forces of evil.
News About Kingdom Growth
Mark Howard
So many things in life fail to live up to the hype. Is this true with Jesus’ promise to bring God’s Kingdom? Mark 4:1-34 assures us that, despite appearances, the Kingdom of God IS advancing as we humbly hear and herald his Word.
News About God’s Family
Mark Howard
It isn’t uncommon to hear people claim that we are all God’s children. However, we discover in Mark 3:7-35 that our place in God’s family depends on the way we answer one question: What do you think about Jesus?
News of Something New
Mark Howard
Many people view Christianity as outmoded and outdated today. Why be held by back something so old-fashioned in an age of progress and exciting innovation? In Mark 2:18-3:6, we discover this shocking irony: it is Jesus who brings something new, and those who cling to the old who oppose him. For Further Discussion 1. Jesus doesn’t just ‘patch up’ our […]
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