Reading: Mark 11:27-12:27 Context: Why do religious leaders question Jesus’ authority, and how does His parable of the tenants answer them? The battle is on for the role of the authority of the truth. The religious leaders had comfortably held that position, but that was under threat because of Jesus. They went out of their […]
Read More WIWO: Mark – Episode 20: Authority and ConflictThe worst lead to have in football is to be two goals up. One goal ahead is tenuous. Anything can happen. It only takes a moment for an equaliser to come in. With two goals, though, there can be uncertainty in the team that takes that lead. Should they push for a third, or can […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – Go for the WinPreviously, we explored what partnership means for the Kingsman — built around purpose, honest in contribution, humble in interdependence, and sustained by covenant rather than contract. Those four principles were drawn from the breadth of Scripture. But there is one passage that puts all of it in motion. One account where you see what those […]
Read More KMCD 23: Mission, Partnership and the KingsmanReading: Mark 11:1-26 Context: What is the significance of Jesus’ manner of entering Jerusalem, and what expectations does this fulfil? Zechariah 9 includes a prophecy of a Messiah who would enter Jerusalem riding on a colt that had never been ridden before. Jesus fulfils that prophecy in this episode. The greetings He gets from the […]
Read More WIWO: Mark – Episode 19: Triumphal Entry and Temple CleansingLife is a journey. Every day we start somewhere, and we’re going somewhere. We won’t end the day in the same place we started. Some of us are intentional in the journey we’re making. Some are aware of the progress they make on the journey. It’s great to reach a place where you’re aware of […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – Get to the PlaceThe path of the Kingsman is never meant to be travelled on his own. What guidance does God give for the partnerships that help? It is worth asking the question carefully, because the word gets used in ways that can do a lot of damage if left unexamined. People talk about partnership in business, in […]
Read More KMCD 22: Partnership and the KingsmanReading: Mark 10:32-52 Context: How does Jesus’ detailed third passion prediction demonstrate His conscious choice to suffer? I imagine. He is with His disciples and He’s outlining what will happen to Him. He’s deliberate. He’s not in a rush. This is what will happen. It’s not a matter of identifying it in terms of what […]
Read More WIWO: Mark – Episode 18: The Way of the CrossOne of the wonderful things about the grace of God extended to believers is that they are a part of His heritage. One in which He wins every battle, He provides for every need, His presence remains when others leave, His love is deep, and He cares for all His own. That’s what believers enjoy […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – It’s the Heritage“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Do all things without grumbling or […]
Read More KMCD 21: The Kingsman Works it OutReading: Mark 10:1-31 Context: How do Jesus’ teachings on divorce reflect God’s original design for marriage relationships? Divorce is alien to God. His original design was that those who married would be married for life. Divorce was a response to rebellious hearts that didn’t want to take on the original design. Going back to God’s […]
Read More WIWO: Mark – Episode 17: Marriage, Children, and Wealth
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