Jesus has faced down the bullying leaders of Jerusalem. But he won’t just let them walk away. Instead, he tells one of his parables. The meaning may not be plain to some, but his opponents get it. Jesus is exposing
Answer the question!
Opposition to Jesus is becoming stronger. Given his challenge to worship in the temple, a committee of leaders come to throw hostile questions at him, looking to trap him. But Jesus manages the situation brilliantly, pushing back against the group
Out of control (HCTW 34)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 9:20-29Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
Extreme forgiveness
This sermon is an alternative, more devotional look at the verses, centring on the great gospel message of repentance and faith in Christ. It was preached in an evening sermon to complement the regular morning preaching as part of a
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
Anger management
Jesus has seen the state of the temple and it isn’t good. God judgement is going to strike it for its sorry state. But not yet. There must be mercy in wrath. Jesus will delay the destruction so that some
You can’t save yourself
This sermon is an alternative, more devotional look at the verses, centring on the great gospel message of repentance and faith in Christ. It was preached in an evening sermon to complement the regular morning preaching as part of a
Private plan, public parade
Jesus arranges to ride up to Jerusalem. The crowd of Passover pilgrims and others on the road see this as a declaration that a new King David has arisen., meaning salvation from hated enemies. However, Jesus’s arrival in Jerusalem will
Disappointment (HCTW 33)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 9:9-19Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
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