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Mark 14:25-31 The Good News of Peter's Failure
In this powerful episode, the pastor explores Mark 14, where Jesus and His disciples sing a hymnfull of themes of distress, steadfast love, sacrifice, and ultimate triumph right before heading to the Mount of Olives. Jesus then predicts that al...
Mark 14:22-25 The Timeless Table
Discover the profound depths of the Lord’s Supper in this powerful episode. We journey through its rich past as the fulfillment of the Passover and the Suffering Servant’s once-for-all sacrifice, its vital present reality as communion with Chri...
Mark 14:12-21 Whose Plan Are You Following?
What if every detail of your life was already part of an eternal plan, and the only question is whose plan you’re following? In this powerful episode the VC walks through Mark 14:12-25 as Jesus meticulously arranges the final Passover mea...
Mark 14:1-11 When Worship Looks Like Folly
In this episode, the VC a brilliantly “sandwiched” passage where Mark places the beautiful story of a woman anointing Jesus with a fortune in rare perfume between the murderous plot of the religious leaders and Judas Iscariot’s betrayal. ...
Mark 13:26-27 The Second Coming
In a world of chaos and uncertainty, could Christ's return be the ultimate source of hope and justice?This powerful episode unpacks Mark 13:26-27, where Jesus describes the Son of Man arriving in clouds with great glory and power, sendin...
Mark 13:24-37 The Son of Man Is Coming
What does Jesus look like right now, not as a baby or a dying man on the cross, but as the reigning Son of Man? In this powerful episode the VC looks into the dramatic climax of Mark 13, where Jesus describes terrifying tribulation followed by ...
Mark 13:3-23 The Temple is Falling
What if the most sacred, historic building in your world—the center of everything you thought mattered to God—was suddenly prophesied to be completely wiped out? In this powerful episode on Mark 13, we sit with Jesus on the Mount of Olives as H...
Mark 13:1-2 The Story of the Temple
Jesus delivers a shocking prophecy about the temple and the VC unveils the epic biblical story of the temple beginning in the Garden of Eden and progressing through the tabernacle the first temple its destruction and the magnificent yet d...
Mark 12:41-44 A Daughter's Penny
We love to go big! Bigger numbers, bigger crowds, bigger budgets. In this episode we will look at what Jesus saw that everyone else missed.
Mark 12:38-40 Watch Out!
In this episode, the VC describes how Jesus unleashes a blistering takedown of religious showmen who parade in flowing robes, snag the best seats, and devour widows' houses while pretending to pray for show.
Mark 12:35-37 Better Than David?
Jesus corners the religious leaders with one piercing question from Psalm 110: If the Messiah is David's son, why does David call Him "My Lord"? This single verse explodes their neat theology, revealing Christ as both human and divine Lord—full...
Mark 12:28-34 The Power of A Good Question
Good questions are powerful. In this episode we see Jesus putting on a master class in how to ask powerful questions.
Mark 12:18-27 Stop Trying to Look Smart
One of the greatest dangers to learning is trying to look smart. In this episode, Jesus shows us how dangerous it can be.
Mark 12:13-17 Avoiding Traps
When you have enemies, they come at you in a number of different ways. In this episode, the VC analyzes the ways enemies use traps to catch the Christian.
Mark 12:1-12 Murderous Renters
Jesus lived under constant threat of death, but he wasn't shy about speaking the truth anyway. In this episode the VC points to Jesus' teaching on who the real owner and faithful servants are of his kingdom.
Mark 11:27-33 By What Authority
If you take command, you had better be authorized! Jesus doesn't disagree, but it does open up a whole new avenue of questioning. In this episode we see Jesus confronted and how he deals with confrontation.
Mark 11:20-25 Moveable Mountains
The obstacles in our path are impossible to overcome sometimes, yet Jesus does not call us to despair. Instead He gives us an answer to our problems. In this episode, the VC encourages us with the teachings of Jesus regarding the be...
Mark 11:15-19 Answering Corruption
The world today and of Jesus' day aren't so different. The undermining of important institutions happened then, and happens now. In this episode the VC looks at how Jesus answered that challenge and what that means for us as his people. &...
Mark 11:12-21 When Jesus Cursed
Jesus is well known for his many blessings, but we would be wise to pay attention to his curses as well. One curious incident is his cursing of a tree. If you have ever wondered about the significance of the cursing of a tree, this ...
Mark 11:1-11 The King We Need
The whole world seems to be debating what kind of leader we need. In this episode, the VC will look how the Bible presents the leaders for which we all look.
The Big Reveal
A lot of life is timing. We don't control that at all, but God does. In this episode we hear about Paul's excitement about God's timing and what that means for us.
Mark 10:46-52 - Leave the Cloak
We have ideas in our minds of what makes a hero, but we're sometimes surprised. In this episode, the VC looks at one of the heroes who pops up out of one the most unlikely places.
Mark 10:35-45 Asking for Glory
We have ideas about what we want out of life, and we hate to miss an opportunity. In this episode, the VC looks at a time some disciples seized an opportunity and a lesson ensued.