He spent three years with Jesus. He watched Jesus work, heard him teach and walked with him in Galilee. He was there on the night in which Jesus was taken to be crucified. Before this man died, he passed on the testimony of what he had seen and heard. The gospel of Mark is that testimony.
- February 14 – The Beginning of the Gospel
- February 21 – Sowing Seeds
- February 28 – Bread and Water
- March 6 – Clarity, Christ and the Cross
- March 13 – What do you want me to do for you?
- March 20 – Broken and Poured
- Mark 24 – Service of Communion and Shadows
- March 27 – See and Tell
What is this sermon about?
This sermon is about the darkness, chaos and despair in the lives of the disciples and our own lives.
Why is this sermon important?
This sermon is important because tend to forget or ignore the darkness, chaos and despair in our lives.
What is the context of this sermon?
This sermon is preached on Holy Thursday 2015. It is a combined worship service with First Presbyterian Church. The content is taken from “Maundy Thursday” an article by Heather Ryniker found online at: http://www.ministrymatters.com/all/blog/entry/2651/maundy-thursday
What are the next action steps?
Name the darkness in our own lives.
What is the good news (bottom line)?
We cannot go to the empty tomb without first standing at the cross.