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Pastor Jack

March 31, 2024

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Jesus sends two disciples to get a colt. He then enters Jerusalem and recons the temple.

Pastor Jack

March 24, 2024

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Jesus and His trial before Pilate, crucifixion, and death, leading to His burial by Joseph of Arimathea.

Pastor Jack

March 17, 2024

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A plot to kill Jesus and a dinner at Simon the lepers house where a woman annoints Him.

Pastor Jack

February 25, 2024

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Jesus foretells the destruction of the Temple, warns of false prophets, and speaks of signs of His return. Amidst uncertainty and tribulation, believers should remain vigilant, faithful, and prepared.

Pastor Jack

February 11, 2024

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Jesus contrasts the displays of wealth by religious leaders with the sacrificial giving of a poor widow, highlighting her faith and generosity.

Pastor Jack

February 4, 2024

Bible open to Exodus 20

A scribe asks Jesus an honest question.

Pastor Jack

January 28, 2024

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Here we have two stories where Jewish leaders try to trap Jesus with what they think will be tricky questions.

Pastor Jack

January 21, 2024

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Jesus tells the parabel of the Vineyard

Pastor Jack

January 14, 2024

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The chief priests, scribes, and elders question Jesus' authority. Jesus challenges them by asking about the authority of John the Baptist, leaving them unable to answer.

Pastor Jack

January 7, 2024

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Jesus Curses the Fig Tree and Cleanses the Temple

Pastor Jack

November 26, 2023

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Jesus again tells his disciples about His impending suffering, death, and resurrection. James and John request positions of honor in his kingdom. Jesus explains that true greatness comes from serving others, not seeking positions of power.

Pastor Jack

November 19, 2023

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November 12, 2023

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Jesus is in the region of Judea, and large crowds gather around him as he continues his ministry. Some Pharisees approach him and ask a question to test him: "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?" This question was intended to trap Jesus because it was a topic of debate among religious leaders.

Pastor Jack

November 5, 2023

Men fighting

The disciples argue about who is the greatest of them.

Pastor Jack

October 29, 2023

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Jesus rebukes and casts out an evil spirit in a young boy.

Pastor Jack

October 22, 2023

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Peter and James and John witness the Transfiguration

Pastor Jack

October 15, 2023

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Jesus shocks His disciples when He reveals that He will suffer and die. Peter rebukes Him and is, in turn, rebuked by Jesus.

Pastor Jack

October 8, 2023

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Jesus literally opens a blind man's eyes then figuratively opens the disciples eyes.

Pastor Jack

October 1, 2023

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Jesus teaches His disciples that He is capable and is all they need.

Pastor Jack

September 24, 2023

lady feeding dog from the table

This passage contains two distinct stories, the healing of a Syrophoenician woman's daughter and the healing of a deaf and mute man.

Pastor Jack

September 17, 2023

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In Mark 7:1-23, Jesus teaches that what comes from a person's heart is what defiles them.

Pastor Jack

September 10, 2023

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In Mark 6:46-56, Jesus appears in a dramatic fashion to get His disciples attention and show them that He will meet their greatest need.

Pastor Jack

September 3, 2023