More than a list of names, Matthew 1 unveils an ancient tapestry weaving together the extraordinary lineage of kings and prophets, leading to a humble birth that would forever alter the course of human history.…
Do you observe Sabbath? Why and how? Do you love those who hate you? Why or why not? How about this: When was the last time you built a house on quicksand instead of a firm foundation? This week’s Luke 6 Bible Experience is full of questions to chew on.…
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"I am willing," Jesus says in Luke 5. With His words and His touch, He showed willingness to heal and care. He's still willing today. Are we willing to receive?…
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Artist Carl Wilhelmson painted a family part of the local fishing community from his native Bohuslän, Sweden, showing them crossing the water to get to church. Probably “as they usually did” on a Sunday. In Luke 4, Jesus goes to synagogue “as he usually did.” Kinda makes you think about…
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John the Baptist's whole life points to Jesus and the Gospel. Some confuse John's message as a call for sacrifice. But the Gospel requires mercy, not sacrifice; and its design is to engage us to do all the good we can and to be just to all men.…
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Had Jesus been raised half an hour after His death, would we have appreciated it as much? This week, we go to Mark 16 - when Jesus’ followers were waking after Holy Saturday … a silent Saturday.…
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The journey to the cross had questions, pain and sorrow. Seasons of our lives have the same. But dark times often lead to brighter hope if we can hold on.…
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Memories take us to specific moments in time. The experience can be joyful, painful, etc. What do you notice about the acts of remembering in Mark 14?…
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Mark 13 touches on themes of preparation, patience and watchfulness. In truth, isn't life one big journey of preparation?…
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Hypocrisy, generosity and other markers of humanity are in store when you dive into Mark 12. What passage speaks loudest to you in this season?…
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Mountains, donkeys and other conversations. In Mark 11, we can easily see that nothing Jesus says is surface deep. So, let's dive deep.…
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