In his effort to challenge his readers to consider Jesus as Son of God, Mark now turns to some parables that Jesus teaches. And there is a curious thing that Jesus says; something about ‘mysteries’. Maybe you should listen. SB_20160207_Shaw
A remarkable section of St. Mark’s gospel: We are to confess belief in Jesus, but here Jesus confesses that he ‘owns us’ as his. SB_20160131_Shaw
This week’s lesson is primarily on Augustine. SB_ChurchHistory4_Shaw
OK, where does God’s “Law” fit into the picture? In Mark’s Gospel Jesus addresses this question quite early. In today’s sermon Pastor Scott outlined three aspects of Jesus’ approach to addressing the religious leaders of the day on their perspective and use of ‘the law’. First Jesus gives a warning; then an example from the […]
The third lesson on Church history from our adult discipleship series. SB_ChurchHistory3_Shaw
As Pastor Scott said in his introduction to Mark’s Gospel: Mark is a Gospel of action. Mark does not tend to linger over events, but keeps on moving. This week is no exception. At the end of Chapter 1 and moving into Chapter 2 Mark reinforces the key elements of why Jesus came and on […]
The subject of today’s sermon by pastor Scott was how authoritative Jesus’ ministry was presented by Mark. Last week we heard how Mark validated Jesus ministry; this week we see the levels of authority that accompanied his ministry as well. SB_20160110_Shaw
This is the first in a series on the topic Overview of Church History. Twelve or so key events, places or people what have been most influential in the history of the Church after the New Testament.