Posts with the category “follow-the-king”

This sermon introduces a year-long study through the Gospel of Mark, emphasizing the importance of not rushing past Mark's prologue. Pastor Mike establishes that Mark presents Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, particularly from Isaiah, showing how God "tore open the heavens" and came down in the person of Jesus Christ. The message explores the hypostatic union—Jesus being fully God and fully human—and how this understanding is essential for reading Mark's Gospel. Rather than immediately conquering Rome, Jesus first confronted Satan in the wilderness, positioning His ministry as a spiritual battle. Mark invites readers on a journey to discover for themselves whether Jesus is truly who He claims to be, not through theological arguments alone, but through encounters and conversations that reveal His character and mission.  Read More