Who Was Mark in the Bible? A Quitter Who Finished Well.

Who was Mark in the Bible? He’s an early Christian and Gospel writer who was friends with Peter, Paul, and Barnabas. He was called Mark (Acts 15:39) and John (Acts […]
Sermon on the Mount: The Eye Is the Lamp of the Body

Where is your focus? I think that’s the question Jesus poses in Matt. 6:22-23: “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body […]
Jesus Heals a Leper (and Trades Places with Him)

In Mark 1:40-45, Jesus heals a leper. Although Jesus was notorious for defying social boundaries, the way he healed the leper was unthinkable: he reached out and touched him. In […]
Better to Be a Good Samaritan Than a Good Priest

“Good Samaritan” has entered our English vocabulary to mean someone who helps a person in a tough spot. The phrase comes from a story Jesus told of an unlikely hero […]
What Does the Bible Say about Divorce? 10 Truths About Marriage and Divorce.

What does the Bible say about divorce? Through Scripture Jesus teaches us that marriage is good and its purpose is for companionship, sexual enjoyment, and raising godly children. It is […]
Meaning of “Christ”: Rediscovering What’s Been Lost in Transliteration

The meaning of Christ goes beyond being a part of Jesus’ name. It’s a transliteration of the Greek word christos, which described the anointed Jewish king who was to come. […]
Who Was Nicodemus in the Bible? An Introduction to the Gospels’ Longest Fence-Sitter

Who was Nicodemus in the Bible? Nicodemus was an esteemed rabbi who had a favorable view of Jesus, but who kept his admiration of Jesus a secret. We meet him […]
Discipling the Next Generation by Inviting Them into God’s Mission

Discipling the next generation may seem daunting. But it’s in the church’s DNA. We see Jesus disciple and launch young men who changed the world with his gospel. We see […]