What do we make of the last 12 verses of Mark 16? More importantly, how might we respond when someone asks us about weird stuff like snake handling and drinking poison?
There are cultural and biblical explanations for why a priest would tear his robes, but there's also an important connection to make for you here and now.
Why is 70AD an important date? It's more than just the date the temple in Jerusalem was destroyed -- it also set in motion events that are a powerful part of why you can have confidence in your Bible.
Jesus walks into Jerusalem at a crazy time. The Romans are the occupying oppressors. The Pharisees, Sadducees, Scribes, and Herodians are in the mix. Who does he call out?
The book of Mark records Jesus predicting his own death and resurrection three times, but why does that matter to you? Today in our bottom line segment I don’t just want to answer the question, but promise you one nugget that will help you share your story more effectively.
What does "blood is thicker than water" mean? And have you heard of "blood thicker than milk?" Today we explore these in light of Jesus' descriptions of community and priority.
What would your life be like if the government forced you to change your name to something like…Daughter of Satan? Or “Who is called by Cthulu?” (Hope the RPG reference made you chuckle!)
