“That’s not allowed…” Tension builds in this second chapter of the Gospel of Mark. The excitement and novelty of Jesus’s miracles has begun to wear off – and resentment begins to show. Over the next few months, my church is embarking this Sunday on an …
Read MoreThe Gospel of Mark – Chapter 1
The good news, or Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, begins here, with the prophets Malachi and Isaiah, who long before Jesus was born wrote these words: “Behold, I send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you…” So …
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Genesis 1 – An Unspeakable Power
Welcome to the beginning! Genesis chapter 1 is one of the most contentious and divisive passages in the entire Bible. But in all the debate – history, legend, science, or fact – what really matters? Why is this chapter so important? Today, we will focus …
Read MoreMary – Advent & Christmas Week 6
Welcome! To the Final Week of the Sunday School in a Bag Advent-Christmas-Epiphany and Christmas program – six weeks devoted to Immanuel and the question: What does it really mean to say “God Is With Us”? If you have not already, check out the entire …
Read MoreWise Men – Advent & Epiphany Week 5
Welcome! To Week 5 of the Sunday School in a Bag Advent-Christmas-Epiphany and Christmas program – six weeks devoted to Immanuel and the question: What does it really mean to say “God Is With Us”? If you have not already, check out the entire series …
Read MoreThe Messengers – Advent Week 4
Welcome! To Week 4 of the Sunday School in a Bag Advent and Christmas program – six weeks devoted to Immanuel and the question: What does it really mean to say “God Is With Us”? If you have not already, check out Lesson 1, Lesson 2, …
Read MoreBethlehem – Advent Week 3
Welcome! To Week 3 of the Sunday School in a Bag Advent and Christmas program – six weeks devoted to Immanuel and the question: What does it really mean to say “God Is With Us”? If you have not already, check out Lesson 1 and …
Read MoreJoseph – Advent Week 2
Welcome! To Week 2 of the Sunday School in a Bag Advent and Christmas program – six weeks devoted to Immanuel and the question: What does it really mean to say “God Is With Us”? If you have not already, check out Week 1’s Lesson, …
Read MoreZach & Liz – Advent Week 1
Welcome! To Week 1 of the Sunday School in a Bag Advent and Christmas program – six weeks devoted to Immanuel and the question: What does it really mean to say “God Is With Us”? If you have not already, check out the program promo …
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