June 10, 2021 - Why is unity so hard? Ephesians 2:11-16 What makes it so hard to be one with my Christian brothers and sisters? Let’s find out together as we study Ephesians 2. When you finish the video, ask yourself, “What one thing can I do today to bring unity into my own sphere of influence?”
June 9, 2021 - Were there divisions in the early church? Let’s find out together about four different ways the early church divided itself and discriminated against certain members. When you finish the video, ask yourself, “What divides us in the church today? What can I do about it?”
June 8, 2021 - Did discrimination exist in Jesus’ time? Why did the Jews hate gentiles in the first century? And how did the Greeks feel about the Jews? Let’s find out together as we review first century history and social attitudes. When you finish the video, ask yourself, “What divides us today as a society?”
June 7, 2021 - What does it mean to be united? What does the New Testament mean when it says we are to be united? Let’s find out together as we study the different words the New Testament uses that are translated “united.” When you finish, ask yourself, “Do I just attend church, or am I united to His body?”
June 4, 2021 - Who are we? Let’s review the second half of the book of Mark together, asking, “Who are we? If we want to be a disciple, what should we do?” Then spend some time considering what you need to do differently to be a good disciple of Jesus.
June 3, 2021 - Who was Jesus? Let’s review the first half of the book of Mark together asking “Who does Mark say Jesus was?” Then spend some time considering who you believe Jesus was.
June 2, 2021 - Should we give people a second chance? Mark 14:66-72 What happened after Peter denied Jesus three times? Did Jesus give him a second chance? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:66-72. Then ask yourself: Do I need to give someone a second chance?
June 1, 2021 - What was the charge against Jesus? Mark 14:60-65 What charge did the High Priest eventually bring against Jesus? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:60-65. Then spend some time thinking about Jesus as both Son of God and as Messiah. What does that mean to you?
May 31, 2021 - What did they accuse Jesus of? Mark 14:53-59 The Jewish religious leaders decided that Jesus should die. Then they looked for charges that would merit death. What did they accuse Jesus of? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:53-59. Then ask yourself: Do I “accuse” Jesus of doing things he didn’t do?
May 28, 3031 - Who was the young man who fled naked from Gethsemane? Mark 14:43-52 Mark tells a strange story of a young man who fled naked when Jesus was arrested. Who was that? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:43-52.
May 27, 3021 - What do you do when you feel alone? Mark 14:32-41 What did Jesus do when he knew his disciples would desert him? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:32-41. Then ask yourself: What do I do when I feel alone?
May 26, 2021 - What does it cost to follow Jesus? Mark 14:27-31 Jesus predicted the disciples’ desertion and Peter’s denial of Jesus. Why did they do that? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:27-31. Then ask yourself: What does it cost me to follow Jesus?
May 25, 2021 - Why does the Bible have two parts? Mark 14:22-26 What is a testament and why do we have an old one and a new one in our Bibles? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:22-26. Then ask yourself: Do I “know” the Old Testament?
May 24, 2021 - Who are the spiritually blind? Jesus talks about blindness quite a bit. Why? Let’s find out together as we study the gospels. Then ask yourself” Is there some aspect of my own life that I make up my own law?
May 21, 2021 - Did Jesus know what Judas was going to do? Mark 14:17-21 Did Jesus know Judas was going to betray him? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:17-21. Then ask yourself: Do I love those who dishonor and reject me?
May 20, 2021- Why did Jesus eat the Last Supper? Mark 14:12-16 Jesus and his disciples ate one last meal together that we still commemorate. What was that all about? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:12-16. Then ask yourself What symbols are important to me to worship God? Why?
May 19, 2021 - Bonus Episode Let’s dig a bit deeper into the Antichrist and the Beasts of Revelation
May 19, 2021 - Why did Judas betray Jesus? Mark 14:10-11 What was Judas doing when he betrayed Jesus? If the religious leaders were going to arrest Jesus anyway, what did Judas have to offer them? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:10-11. Then ask yourself: Do I want God to answer my on my own timetable?
May 18. 2021- Why was Jesus anointed? Mark 14:3-9 The gospels tell us Jesus was anointed at different times during his ministry. Was that a normal thing or was that something different? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 14:3-9. Then ask yourself: How can I “anoint” Jesus today?
May 17, 2021 - What does it mean to serve? We’re supposed to serve each other, but what does that really mean? Let’s find out together as we study passages from the Old and New Testaments. Then, ask yourself: Who can I serve today?
May 14, 2021 – How do I prepare for the end of the world? Mark 13:34-37 Jesus tells a story so simple, it doesn’t even appear to have a point. Why does he do that? Did it have a point? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:34-37. Then spend some time thinking about what it means to you that Jesus is coming.
May 13, 2021 – And then the end comes. Jesus was one of the first to say “the end is near.” But he had a purpose in saying that. What was that purpose? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:28-33. Then ask yourself: How do I view the end of the world?
May 12, 2021 – The Great Gathering Mark 13:24-27 Jesus plugs into the Old Testament understanding of the destruction of the Day of the Lord a note of hope and redemption. How does he do that? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:24-27. Then ask yourself: What is it that makes me want to scurry away from Jesus?
May 11, 2021 – How will we recognize the anti-Christ? Mark 13:21-23 How can we know when a good guy is really a bad guy? If the antichrist is a deceiver, how can we keep from being deceived? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:21-23 and other passages. Then ask yourself: What else can I do to keep deepening my understanding of what is true?
May 10, 2021 – What is Kingdom Work? What is “kingdom work?” What does God want us to be doing? Let’s find out together as we study several passages in Mark, Luke and Paul. Then ask yourself: What “kingdom work” can I be involved in today?
May 7, 2021 - What should we do when the Day of the Lord comes? Jesus told the disciples what to do when the Day of the Lord comes. What is it? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:5-8. Then ask yourself: How has God shown His control over my life?
May 6, 2021 - Will we be persecuted? I read the “Left Behind“ series that told me that Christians don’t go through the persecution. Why did Jesus say we would? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:9-13. Then ask yourself: Am I prepared to speak about Jesus even when it’s not popular?
May 5, 2021 - When will the world end? The disciples wanted to know when the world would end. Can we know that? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:5-8. Then ask yourself: Am I prepared for Jesus to come?
May 4, 2021 - Will the world end? Jesus begins to teach the disciples about the end times. Will this world end? Let’s find out together as we study Mark 13:1-4. Then ask yourself: Am I ready for what’s coming?
May 3, 2021 - Are we supposed to hate our families? Jesus appears to have a schizophrenic approach to family, telling us one time to hate them and another time to love them. Why? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ teaching and Paul’s teaching. Then ask yourself: Is there something I should be doing differently with my family?
