The apostles bring back a report to Jesus on the state of Israel. Now they need some quiet to rest and talk. But when Jesus takes them away from the populated centres, a huge crowds runs to join them. In
Stop and listen (HCTW 18)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 6:7-13Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
Puny king
With the first mission of the 12, Jesus’ kingdom has become much more visible. Indeed, it draws the attention of a godless local ruler: ‘King’ Herod Antipas. Already, this immoral and weak man has tangled with God’s kingdom when he
Take me home (HCTW 17)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 6:1-6Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
Empty pockets, dusty feet
Now homeless, Jesus sees that it’s time to increase the reach of his mission. He sends out his 12 disciples two-by-two to battle with unclean spirits. It’s a sign that as king he will win the greatest victory of all:
All is possible (HCTW 16)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 5:35-43Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
Homeward bound
Going home is not always easy. Jesus certainly finds this to be true, though he’s still willing to make the trip. His previous reaction to his family in chapter 3 appears to have a set a stage in which the
Trust me (HCTW 15)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 5:21-34Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
Time to get up
Two stories twist into each other here. One is of the terminally ill young daughter of an important local official. The other of a woman in great need, hidden within the crowd. Jesus pauses from the former to heal the
Two daughters
On the far shore, Jesus met a man who fell before him and pleaded with him. Now he meets the same back in Judea. However, this next troubled man is very different: a respectable leader from the local synagogue who