3.2 … Because of Jesus’ work, the Father delights to grant His requests as He intercedes in heaven on behalf of His people. One day He will return to this earth to judge every human being.. Photo by Peter Albanese
Safe getaway
Jesus is in Gethsemane with 11 of his disciples. The 12th then arrives – Judas – but he does so to betray. It’s such an ugly scene as Judas exploits his friends’ confusion to sell Jesus with a kiss of
Squeezed in the press
As his enemies close in, and death draws near, Jesus protects his disciples and readies them to run. However, there one more element of preparation he needs for himself and them: prayer. So they walk to Gethsemane, a place where
Look up!
Jesus is preparing his disciples to stand firm in the catastrophe which is coming to ancient Israel, especially Jerusalem and her temple. They must see, in those future days, that he has ascended to rule from above and is building
Getaway
From Jesus’ ascension until just before the fall of Jerusalem his followers must testify to Israel: tell of what God has done through his Son whom they killed. Some will believe and be saved. But many won’t and the formal
Praying for what you don’t want
Ever since the disciples recognised Jesus as the Christ, he has taught of the vital need of sacrifice. Jesus will lay down his life for his sinful people. Good must die so that something better can come. But it’s a
See the son of David
Jesus arrives in Jericho in the midst of crowd looking for a great king. Could he be the one who replays the mighty victories of Joshua over a foreign enemy? When a blind man calls him “Son of David”, it
Striding on the sea
Jesus has dismissed any thought of an army of men, sending his twelve disciples away in their boat whilst he goes alone to pray privately. In doing so he decides it is time to make known, to his team, more
No picnic
Jesus’ work and the first apostolic mission have made a big impact. If he wants, Jesus could now form an army in the wilderness. But an army “marches on its stomach”, so the disciples tell him to send them off
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