Mark 15:1-30 Trial and Crucifixion
The account by Mark of the “trial” and crucifixion of Jesus. Mark’s account is brief in comparison to the other gospels. Today, we would call this a”Kangaroo Court.”
1 Corinthians 7:25-40 An Impending Crisis
Continuing to answer questions from the church in Corinth, Paul turns his attention to the proper arrangement, or treatment, of virgins in light or the “impending crisis.”
Daniel 4:1-37 Nebuchadnezzar is Humbled
Most of the trouble that comes into our lives is related to pride. Nebuchadnezzar learns this the hard way. This text provides us the opportunity to examine ourselves in trying to root out pride.
Mark 15:1-15 The Trial – A New Perspective
Many of us are familiar with the so-called trial of Jesus by the ruling elites in Jerusalem, and the Romans. In this study, I offer a different perspective. Consider the true identity of the accused, as the Perfection of Holiness.
Mark 14:31 Peter and the Slippery Slope
How is it that Peter ended up denying that he even knew Jesus that fateful night? In this study we will examine the slippery slope of betrayal and denial that Peter embarked on.
Daniel 3:1-30 The Fiery Furnace
The three young, holy men in the fiery furnace. The story has been told so often before, what more can be said? Perhaps you will hear something in this study that you did not know before. Will you take the challenge?
Mark 14:43-65 Betrayal and Arrest
We look at the betrayal of Jesus by Judas, and His arrest in this passage. We also compare the other gospel accounts with the Markan account.
Daniel 2:31-49 Empires Rise and Fall
Daniel interprets this first dream to King Nebuchadnezzar. The dream foretells the rise and fall of many empires; what is the relevance today? Is the United States in this?
1 Corinthians 7:17-24 Living With Intention
We are told, each one of us, to “lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, …” This is the theme of these few verses. Let’s explore them in context.
Mark 14:27; Zechariah 14 Prophecies
Reading through the Gospel according to Mark, have you ever chased down some of the quotes from the Older Testament? Let’s chase the one from verse 27.
