by ray | Oct 25, 2010 | Mark, NT, Sermons
What is the significance of being sent out two by two? God could have sent out each disciple one per region because that would maximize their missionary reach. But why were two sent out together? Have you heard of the Partner Effect experiment where they had a group...
by ray | Oct 25, 2010 | Mark, Sermons
If we were to take this passage literally, how might we apply this? This is a perfect passage for being rich toward God and being poor toward the world. First, we have to create space in our lives to consider a passage like this. We are so busy. And we get into the...
by ray | Oct 25, 2010 | Mark, NT, Sermons
6Then Jesus went around teaching from village to village. 7Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. 8These were his instructions: “Take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no...
by ray | Jun 7, 2010 | Mark, NT, Sermons
What are the similarities and differences between Jairus’ daughter and the bleeding woman? Similarity: Both called daughter. We covered this already. Similar time frame, but different life paths: One suffered as a nobody, quietly, anonymously for 12 years, then was...
by ray | Jun 6, 2010 | Mark, NT, Sermons
Continuing from Mark 5, I’d like you to put yourself in Jairus’ shoes – what is your reaction when you hear that your daughter is dying? Have you had this type of experience before? This daughter of this important synagogue ruler is dying. When you hear...
by ray | Jun 5, 2010 | Mark, NT, Sermons
Are you a nobody? That’s a mean question. But isn’t that how the world categorizes most people? You’re either a somebody or you’re a nobody. It’s as simple as that. You are a somebody because you graduate from a certain school, or you have a certain talent, or you are...
