Who is Jesus? What did he do? What was he like? What does he mean for us today? This autumn we will be exploring these questions together, by looking at what Mark says about Jesus.
Who is Jesus? Have you ever wondered why Matthew, Mark, Luke and John wrote the books we call the gospels? We might say they wanted to write a biography of a man they knew and admired – but to be honest, if that’s what they were trying to do, they didn’t do a great job. continue »
Simon, Andrew, James and John were ordinary people earning their living by fishing. We, too, are ordinary people that Jesus can use in extra-ordinary ways if we only answer His call to follow Him. continue »
Jesus touched him… Touched him!! I knew the guy was mad. You don’t touch someone with leprosy! Jesus touched him – and he was cured – immediately. continue »
This reading is all about Jesus healing and the wholeness that in this case comes through the forgiveness of sins. continue »
Jesus did not do away with the Fourth Commandment: he was teaching us that the Sabbath is a gift, not a burden. continue »
People responded to Jesus in very different ways – how will you respond to the Son of God? continue »
In the beginning of Marks gospel, Jesus began his ministry with a bang: having Father God saying that he was His son, driving out evil spirits and healing many. continue »
Lots of different things go into making a perfect holiday – lots of different things go into growing a seed – and lots of different things go into forming a healthy church. continue »