Talks

Mark 8: 34-9:1: A Cost to Discipleship

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Considering how well Jesus has captured their attention, we might feel compelled to start asking questions like, “how do I become a follower” and “what must I do?”. As we reach the end of this passage, we learn that there is a cost to discipleship. We learn that not only does He suffer, but we … Read more

Mark 8: 31-33: Trusting Jesus’ Plan Over Ours

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In the second part of this passage, we learn about the importance of trusting in Jesus’ plans over our own plans. When Jesus asked his disciples and others what they think of him, he already know what they were thinking. He was very familiar with the popular beliefs at the time that a Messiah would … Read more

Mark 8: 27-30: Sight Is Important

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I wonder if you have ever found yourself in a situation where you didn’t recognise someone. Imagine you find yourself in an awkward situation where bump into someone you went to school with. As they call you out, you look at them as if you have never met them or seen them before. You can’t … Read more