Jesus calls Levi, also known as Matthew, to follow him. Levi, a tax collector, is a figure despised by many due to his profession. Despite this, ...
Alright, we’ve got a boat that’s right. God is at least what’s wrong with you. Give him your point instead of praying with him. You hit the cycle, believe it. He’s out of your delights now.
Demon possession in the first century was a terrifying phenomenon that gripped entire communities, often producing extreme physical, psychological, and spiritual manifestations. Some insights that may ...
Key Points In teaching Mark 1:14-15, key insights can be drawn from both Biblical and historical contexts. Transition from John’s Ministry to Jesus’ Ministry: The passage marks ...
Mark 1:9-13 covers Jesus’ baptism and His subsequent temptation in the wilderness, both of which reveal key aspects of His mission and identity. The main insights from biblical and ...
To introduce a “wow factor” consider tying together historical context, prophetic symbolism, and Jesus’ radical nature.    “The Kingship of Jesus and a Radical New Beginning”  Imagine this: this ...
Okay, let’s start. Let’s pray. God, we are the creator of the universe. We invite you to give it to us. We ask that your kingdom come. We will ...
A deeper dive into Mark 1:40-45 and we can explore more nuanced theological, cultural, and linguistic insights from a range of commentaries.   Mark 1:40-45 – Key Points  This passage ...
It’s been way more difficult to re-assimilate myself back to life at more than 3 mph than I had imagined it would be. Life on the ...
Deep Dive Into Leprosy  λεπρὸς (lepros) – “leper”  The Greek word λεπρὸς (lepros) is used to describe the man who approaches Jesus. While traditionally translated as “leper,” this term ...
Jake was absolutely remarkable yesterday. Story time. I walked the 17+ miles from San Quirico to Radicofani in abt 6.5 hrs. I am not fast. But neither am I ...
Reverse culture shock. I reckoned that I would need to transition back to a ‘normal’ routine after the walk. ‘Normal’, however, is a moving target. After spending nearly 25 ...