On this week's episode Tim and Joe highlight how different people approach Jesus and his surprising responses. The Pharisees unsuccessfully try to trap Jesus on divorce, only to find themselves outsmarted when he appeals to creation rather than the law. The disciples let the Pharisees and a wealthy…
On this week's episode Joe and Tim walk discuss the Transfiguration and Jesus' healing of a demon-possessed boy. They explore the disciples’ ongoing confusion about Jesus' death and resurrection, their misguided arguments about status, and Jesus’ warnings about sin and causing others to stumble. Tim speculates…
On this week's episode Joe and Stephen unpack Jesus’ miracles, the Pharisees’ stubborn disbelief, and Peter’s rollercoaster moment—going from declaring “You are the Christ” to being called Satan by Jesus in record time. They observe the disciples' confusion over bread, thinking Jesus was talking about…
On this week's episode, Rick and Joe discuss Mark 7. We discuss where the Pharisees went wrong (in making up their own rules giving them a pretense to break God's commands), where sin comes from (not from outside, but from inside), and Jesus' continuing mission…
In this week's episode, Tim and Joe talk about Mark 6. We discuss the lead up to this chapter– how Jesus was rejected by the leaders of Israel and began appealing to individuals and cities challenging them to grow in their faith, we discuss how Jesus trained his…
In this episode Joe and Tim discuss Mark 5. We discuss the consequences of Jesus healing the demon-possessed man in Decapolis for the entire region, the power of Jesus displayed in Jesus raising Jairus' daughter, and how Jesus healing power goes out of him without him even speaking to…
In this weeks episode, Joe and Stephen talk about Mark 3:31-4:41. We discuss the parable of the sower, why Jesus speaks in parables, and the importance of developing a habit of hearing and obedience– God gives more to those who listen well.…
In this week's episode, Joe and Rick talk through Mark 2 and most of 3. This section includes a face-paced series of healings that lead to a showdown with the Pharisees who think that Jesus is only able to perform miracles by the power of Satan.…