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Does Jesus celebrate the piety of the widow who gives everything to the temple, or is he condemning those responsible for her poverty in the first place? Or both? And what does he want us to do? The Call to … Continue reading
Are your things—property and person—yours or someone else’s? We, as represented by the tenants and taxpayers in Mark 12, believe that what we have is ours. Jesus teaches us that everything is God’s, and we are temporary stewards of it. … Continue reading
Before Jesus reaches Jerusalem for his triumphal entry, the Gospel of Mark includes three distinct but related stories. What binds these stories together is service: love in action that puts the well-being of others above yourself. Called to Service During … Continue reading
When approached by a rich man, Jesus responds to this Torah-following person with love and a call: to be his disciple. But for the man, the cost is too high. Lent has begun, and with it we have moved from … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Mark 12:28-44 Free Resource: Commandments in the News (Cross+Gen Education, NL) Unit Theme (March 1—March 22): The Call to Serve The Point: We respond to God’s love and faithfulness by giving our lives to God. Much has changed … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Mark 12:1-12 [13-17] Free Resource: Care for the Kingdom (Cross+Gen Worship, NL) Unit Theme (March 1—March 22): The Call to Serve The Point: We are called to serve God and build God’s kingdom. This week’s text is designated … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Mark 10:32-52 Free Resource: The Glory Version (Youth) Unit Theme (March 1—March 22): The Call to Serve The Point: Jesus came to serve and calls us to do the same. We are now approaching the second Sunday of … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Mark 10:17-31 Free Resource: Doorway to the Kingdom (Kids PK-2nd) Unit Theme (March 1—March 22): The Call to Serve The Point: Living in God’s kingdom is not about possessions, but about our love toward others. Lent is finally … Continue reading