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Nov 2018
“With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last.” In the Gospel of Matthew he adds that Jesus gave up His spirit. Luke says the same, but also adds that Jesus said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” In John’s gospel it is added that Jesus said, “It is finished.” He then bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Jesus was always in control. Even when it seemed like events were taking place that were out of control, Jesus remained calm and composed, even to the point that it unnerved......
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October 26, 2018
Why did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree?
(an explanation for the Sept. 9, 2018 sermon on Mark 11:12-26) On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry. And seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went...
October 16, 2018
Mark: Honouring Christ
“Truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.” Mark 14:9 When the woman anointed Jesus, the people there were...
February 14, 2018
Mark: Out Of My Mind
“He is out of his mind!” Those were the words and thoughts of Jesus’ family as they watched Him in His earthly ministry. They saw Him say and do things that went against the cultural...