by Dr. Don Young Mark 10:45 gives us a clear picture of the servant ministry of Jesus. “For even I, the Son of Man, came here not to be served but to serve others, and to give my life as a ransom for many” (New Living Translation). Playing Second Fiddle A popular song from the […]
by Sam E. Stone One of the most succinct summaries of Jesus’ ministry is found in the closing verse of today’s lesson text: The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). The events that had just occurred demonstrate […]
by Dan Lentz 1. What is one thing you’ve seen lately that has really impressed you? Do you consider yourself someone who is easily impressed, or hard to impress? Read Mark 9:2-13. 2. What “shelters” or monuments has the world set up that people worship? 3. What helps keep you focused on Jesus Christ and […]
by Dr. Don Young How frequently do you leave the worship service on Sunday morning feeling overwhelmed by the experience? How often do your worship experiences leave you speechless? Now you get a glimpse of what Peter must have found himself facing on the Mount of Transfiguration when he was completely at a loss for […]
by Sam E. Stone Bible students like to guess just where the transfiguration took place. Mark tells us only that it was a high mountain. Jesus and the disciples had been in northern Galilee. This event came about a week after Peter made his good confession near Caesarea Philippi. Some suggest Mt. Tabor as the […]
