Chapter 13 in St Mark’s gospel is one of the more difficult parts of the Bible to interpret and/or understand. But it is a bit easier to do this because of the journey Pastor Scott has taken us on through the gospel in this series. It is clear that St Mark believes that Jesus is […]
Last week Jesus answered the question: What is the greatest commandment? This week he shows how obeying that commandment is lived out in practicality. SB_20160612_Shaw
After clearing the temple and claiming it is “…his Father’s house…” Jesus now takes on some challenges to his authority. In sports, how can you be ‘The Greatest’ if you never compete with anyone? Well, Jesus now is challenged by a number of ‘competitors’ and he proves that he is superior to each and everyone […]
Did Jesus ever claim to be God? Or King of Israel? Or the descendant of David? You bet he did! St Mark could not be more clear in his gospel that Jesus rides into Jerusalem as King of Israel and then enters the Temple as “Owner of the House” – or as God Himself! Wow. […]
“What do you want me to do for you?” Twice this question is asked by Jesus. Twice he is answered, each from different requests, each with different motives. Listen below to a sermon by Pastor Shaw as he uses two events in the text to illustrate the difference between a theology of glory and a theology […]
Just when the disciples of Jesus seem to be “getting it”, Jesus appears to dash what they have just come to embrace. No, you cannot be good enough. No, you cannot be pure enough. No, if it depends on you, it is impossible. But, wait?! With God all things are possible. SB_20160515_Shaw
In Chapter 9 of St Mark’s gospel the disciples, who have just professed their belief that Jesus is the Christ; and who Jesus has been teaching about his imminent death, seem to back peddle; focusing on matters of ego. So Jesus sits them down and reviews again the importance of staying focused. SB_20160508_Shaw
Having established that Jesus is the Christ, St Mark continues to press the issue of believing. Will we believe what has been shown to be true? SB_20160501_Shaw