Though his disciples know Jesus is God’s anointed king, they do not understand the implications. God’s kingdom is built by God’s power, not human strength. So Jesus must die, trusting his father to raise him. The disciples, however, cannot see
A tale of the unexpected (HCTW 32)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 9:1-8Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
No fear of loss (HCTW 31)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 8:31-38Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
Let them be
Work tension makes Jesus’ team irritable and frustrated. When parents of healthy children turn up to see him, they push them away. The work of the kingdom is too important for such distractions. Jesus, however, takes the very opposite view.
Let man not separate
In the previous sermon we looked at Jesus’ conversation with his opponents and disciples about divorce. His teaching shocked and challenged them. This sermon goes out from Jesus’ words to look at the topic more broadly. Although each area can
Walking trees (HCTW 30)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 8:22-30Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
What God has joined
Travelling to Jerusalem, Jesus is pushed by enemies into a debate on divorce. The wrong answer could be disastrous for his campaign. But Jesus won’t be controlled by these hypocrites who claim to keep God’s laws but actually manipulate them
Salty sacrifice
Jesus is tackling sinful pride in his disciples which is leading them to mistreat others whom he would value and love. So he speaks firmly to the twelve. They have to change their mindset to one of humility and self-sacrifice,
Who’s the greatest?
Jesus is trying hard to get his disciples to see the principle of “strength in weakness”. This is God’s plan for his people. Jesus is going to be handed over to be murdered, but God will raise him up again.
Embarrassment (HCTW 29)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 8:11-21Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take