With even a basic knowledge of the Bible, many will know that Jesus taught in parables. Most assume that Jesus’ teaching on parables are nothing more than clever little stories giving sweet, non-intrusive life lessons. Yet, Jesus himself understood that this could not be further from the truth....
Keep ReadingDoes Jesus really have authority? If he does, how much does he have, and are we accountable to it? The gospel writer Mark presents Jesus in a fast-paced, action-packed fashion in which he comes into a world that desperately needs him but at the same time does not know it and resists him. Jesus begins to exert authority over sickness, demons, the Old Testament law, and even...
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