The appearance of Jesus like the Old Testament Lord walking upon the sea was an important new stage in his work. But as the kingdom goes forward, its opponents rise up to resist it. Ancient Israel should be the seed
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
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
He’s not dead (HCTW 19)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 6:14-29Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
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
Run, run, as fast as you can
The apostles bring back a report to Jesus on the state of Israel. Now they need some quiet to rest and talk. But when Jesus takes them away from the populated centres, a huge crowds runs to join them. In
Stop and listen (HCTW 18)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 6:7-13Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
Puny king
With the first mission of the 12, Jesus’ kingdom has become much more visible. Indeed, it draws the attention of a godless local ruler: ‘King’ Herod Antipas. Already, this immoral and weak man has tangled with God’s kingdom when he
Take me home (HCTW 17)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 6:1-6Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
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: