Mark details the circumstances of the death of John the Baptist and we feel the sorrow associated with the death of such a great man. For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Feb 25, 2021•9 min•Ep. 244
In our passage today, we are suddenly struck with horrible news. For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Feb 24, 2021•8 min•Ep. 243
For the third time, the message of repentance is preached in the book of Mark. As we go today, we want to meditate on this for our own lives. For more information about our ministry visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Feb 23, 2021•8 min•Ep. 242
As we begin the sixth chapter of Mark, we see that our story today is really the ending of our passages last week at the end of chapter five. However, it is not the ending that we would expect from Mark. For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Feb 22, 2021•11 min•Ep. 241
Today we wrap up the three miracles that Mark has grouped together and try to see what Mark wants us to see about Jesus. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Feb 19, 2021•10 min•Ep. 240
In today’s passage we read about the third miracle that Mark is grouping together. But inside this story is another story! For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Feb 18, 2021•12 min•Ep. 239
Today we finish up the last part of the story Mark records about the man possessed by the legion of demons. For more information about our ministry visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Feb 17, 2021•9 min•Ep. 238
Jesus has gotten out of the boat after calming the storm and is met with a most terrifying man. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Feb 16, 2021•9 min•Ep. 237
Our passage today is another one that we will be very familiar with. It is the story of Jesus calming the mighty storm while his disciples fear for their lives. For more information about our ministry visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Feb 15, 2021•8 min•Ep. 236
Jesus gives us a follow up parable about the Kingdom of God from a different perspective. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Feb 12, 2021•6 min•Ep. 230
Mark continues to record some of Jesus’ teaching. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Feb 11, 2021•6 min•Ep. 234
In our passage today we are introduced to Mark’s favorite writing technique! For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Feb 10, 2021•9 min•Ep. 233
In our passage today, Jesus helps us tie up the loose ends from the parable in the first part of chapter 4. For more information about our ministry visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Feb 09, 2021•9 min•Ep. 232
We come across a very familiar passage and take time to look at why Mark would be so careful as to include it in his gospel. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Feb 08, 2021•12 min•Ep. 231
Jesus redefines the family in our passage today. For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Feb 05, 2021•8 min•Ep. 230
In our passage today, we have come across one of the most terrifying passages to date. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Feb 04, 2021•9 min•Ep. 229
In our passage today, we see that Jesus’ family thinks he is crazy for doing what His Father has sent Him to do. For more information about our ministry visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Feb 03, 2021•7 min•Ep. 228
Our passage today is the list of the twelve apostles whom Jesus appointed. We see right away why Jesus would choose these men. For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Feb 02, 2021•7 min•Ep. 227
In our passage today, it seems like Mark is purposefully trying to get us to stop and reflect on what has happened in his gospel so far. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Feb 01, 2021•8 min•Ep. 226
Jesus is once again put to the test on the Sabbath. His response and the responses of the Pharisees shows the two dynamic differences in worldview. For more information about our ministry visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 29, 2021•10 min•Ep. 225
Who was the Sabbath made for? It seems like a simple question but in our passage today we see that the most intelligent and well-spoken people get it wrong. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 28, 2021•9 min•Ep. 224
Jesus doesn’t just speak authoritatively, he speaks with authority that is given to him from God the Father. We see in our passage today, how Jesus handles those who seek to make him look inferior compared to the religious elite around him. For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.org
Jan 27, 2021•8 min•Ep. 223
In our passage today, Jesus sheds light on who the Gospel is for. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 26, 2021•7 min•Ep. 222
In our passage today, Jesus calls another disciple, Matthew. One who requires us to examine why on earth, Jesus would call a man like Matthew to be his follow. For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commtuerministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 25, 2021•8 min•Ep. 221
Today we finish up the miracle of Jesus healing the paralytic who was lowered down through the roof. We see the man healed, but we also see much more. For more information about this ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 22, 2021•7 min•Ep. 220
In our passage today, we see the love that four friends have for their friend and the faith they have in Jesus to save him. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 21, 2021•7 min•Ep. 219
In our passage today, we take time to reflect on what Mark has been telling us so far about Jesus’ ministry. Why are the crowds gathering to see him? For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commtuerministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 20, 2021•6 min•Ep. 218
Mark tells us the story of a leper who comes to Jesus and says, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus is willing and a great reversal begins to happen. For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 19, 2021•8 min•Ep. 217
In our passage today, we see that Jesus rises early to prepare for the work of the day. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 18, 2021•9 min•Ep. 216
Today’s passage concludes Jesus’ first full day of public ministry. From sun up until sundown, Jesus never stops working. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 15, 2021•7 min•Ep. 215