Psalm 22 sings with the voice of a king of Israel cut off from God and mocked by others, who clings on and comes through to glorious hope. Jesus takes that Psalm onto his lips as he approaches death. It
The pattern of three
Jesus told his disciples repeatedly that in Jerusalem he would suffer and be rejected, die and then rise again. Now those three steps are being played out before their eyes. Driving home the lesson, the number three echoes through Mark’s
Carry that cross
Pilate’s soldiers now have Jesus in their hands and so it’s time for cruel fun with this “king of the Jews” who’s been rejected by his own. The scene of their tormenting him is an ugly one which captures how
Motives for murder
Pilate tries to free Jesus by getting the crowd to ask for his release. But it goes horribly wrong and Pilate has Jesus killed to save himself trouble. How does it go wrong? Jerusalem’s leaders stir the crowd to turn
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
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
Untold kindness (HCTW 28)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 8:1-10Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
More than words
Jesus will do no signs for the leaders of Israel since they are sinfully unwilling to face reality. But he will perform miracles with deeper meanings for his disciples. So he gives sight back to a blind man using a
You aren’t what you eat
Jesus’ kingdom is formed from the rebirth of Israel. But some cling to the wreckage of broken, ancient Israel and so rage against him. But these men are seriously misled by their own minds. They consider themselves careful law-keepers but
No rest for the weary (HCTW 20)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 6:30-36Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take