Jesus lists examples of the wickedness we can generate inside. What’s included? Slander is there, where we use the amazing power of words to dishonour other people unfairly to benefit ourselves. Arrogance is there, where we proudly think too highly
It’s not the food (HCTW 24)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 7:9-19Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
Thoughts which lie, shame and resent
Jesus lists examples of the wickedness we can generate inside. What’s included? Deceit is there, where we use our cunning to manipulate others to our benefit, without a concern for truth. Lewdness is there, where our thoughts become indecent even
Control Freaks (HCTW 23)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 7:1-8Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
A mind which takes and hates
Jesus pulls no punches as he speaks of the wickedness of the human heart and its evil thoughts. His list of examples started with sexual immorality. Next he speaks of theft and murder. The temptation to satisfy ourselves and not
Not a ghost (HCTW 22)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 6:46-57Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
What’s inside?
Jesus is speaking plainly about the sinful human heart, to counteract his opponents’ self-righteousness. We aren’t made bad by our environment but by what’s wrong inside all of us. Thoughts rise up from within, often occupying our minds, which are
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:
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
Tale of the unexpected
Jesus needs to stretch the faith of his disciples to strengthen and prepare it for the trials ahead. They really need to grasp that he means what he says about God’s kingdom. So he decides on a trip across the