Mark

• Mark 3 (or nearby chapter) Israel: A Stone in the Path demon cries out have you come to torment us, Jesus, son of the most high God
• Mark 2 Ready, Set... quoted on screen to show Jesus saying the Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, not people for the Sabbath
• Mark 2 God's Rhythm the Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath, quoted in response to Pharisees fussing at Jesus for not observing the religious day of rest
• Mark 6:45-52 Resisting The Rut read aloud as the second Bible story about Jesus walking on water and the disciples
• Mark 6:45-52 Resisting the Rut read aloud as the second Bible story, the disciples encountering Jesus walking on water
• Mark 9:1-13 The World's First Selfie read aloud as the transfiguration account, connecting Peter's offer to build shelters to the feast of Sukkot
• Mark 10:17-28 It's Gonna Cost You read aloud by a congregation member, the story of the rich young ruler used to illustrate the cost of a new wineskin
• Mark 10:17-28 New Wineskins Will Cost You Read aloud by a congregation member, the story of the rich young ruler who could not accept Jesus's invitation to sell all he had
• Mark 10:29-31 Drinking Deep: Choosing Endurance over Escape Jesus promising a hundredfold return to those who give up houses, family or property for his sake and the good news, along with persecution and eternal life
• Mark 10:29-31 Drinking Deep: Choosing Endurance Over Escape Jesus promises a hundredfold return for those who give up family or property for his sake, along with persecution and eternal life
• Mark 10:46 It's Gonna Cost You pastor read the story of Bartimaeus as a contrast to the rich young ruler, illustrating willingness to receive new wine
• Mark 10:46 New Wineskins Will Cost You Read by Brian as the story of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar who threw aside his cloak and received his sight
• Mark 12:41-44 The Test of Tithing opening passage read aloud about the poor widow giving two small coins
• Mark 12:41-44 Work and Reward read by Lissa during the offering, the poor widow giving two small coins and Jesus saying she gave more than all the others
• Mark 12:41-44 The First Tithe opening passage read aloud by a congregation member, the poor widow who gave two small coins
• Mark 12:41-44 Breaking the Law widow's two mites contrasted with Pharisees giving gold, Jesus tells disciples she gave more than all of them combined
• Mark 14:1-9 Clarity Comes Through Intimacy read aloud as the primary text for the sermon, the anointing at Bethany
• Mark 14:1-9 Clarity Comes Through Intimacy the anointing at Bethany, read aloud and discussed as the primary text for clarity through intimacy
• Mark 15:21-24 Drinking Deep: The Cup of Endurance Simon of Cyrene compelled to bear the cross, Jesus offered wine mingled with myrrh but refused it
• Mark 15:21-24 Drinking Deep: Choosing Endurance over Escape Same crucifixion events from a different gospel perspective, Simon of Cyrene, Golgotha, soldiers dividing clothes
• Mark 15:21-24 Choosing Endurance Over Escape Parallel crucifixion account, Jesus offered wine mingled with myrrh but refused it
• Mark 15:21-24 Drinking Deep: Choosing Endurance Over Escape same crucifixion scene from a different gospel perspective, Simon of Cyrene named as father of Alexander and Rufus

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