Mark 14:3 (CSB): “While he was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, as he was reclining at the table, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured it on his head.” I have always loved looking at the gospels and reading the account of the woman with the alabaster jar. It has all the elements of a genuine, undefiled worship of Jesus, as we have examples of grace, forgiveness, sacrifice, servanthood, and overflowing gratitude, all ... Read More
7 Ways to Prepare for Jesus’ Return (Session 11 – Mark 13:24-37)
Jesus is coming again. Personally and visibly, He is coming back. In power and glory, He will return to consummate His redemptive mission and to establish His eternal kingdom. Bible-believing Christians may disagree on some details surrounding the end times, but on this we can agree: Jesus is coming again. This week’s Explore the Bible lesson examines Jesus’ teachings about His return in Mark 13. As we approach this passage, let’s first remind ourselves that the primary purpose of the Bible’s ... Read More
3 Things Money Can’t Buy (Session 10 – Mark 11:15-19; 12:41-44)
We’ve all heard sayings like this one: “Money can’t buy happiness.” Maybe you have also heard some of the sayings that put a twist on the matter—sayings such as “Money can't buy happiness, but it sure gives you a better bargaining position.” The truth is, there are a lot of important things in life that money can’t buy. Jesus had a lot to say about money and faith. One of His most memorable sayings is found in the Sermon on the Mount. He declared, “You cannot serve both God and money” (Matt. ... Read More
3 Keys to Teaching Familiar Bible Passages (Session 8 – Mark 15:27-39)
As a Bible teacher, the hardest lessons for me to teach are the Christmas and Easter lessons. These are especially challenging because my group members are so familiar with them. What new thing can I possibly say? As teachers, we often feel the pressure to teach our group members something new—to tell them something they don’t already know. That’s what teaching is, right? So how do you teach the familiar and well-known passages of the Bible? More specifically, how will you approach the Easter ... Read More
Who’s in Control? (Session 7 – Mark 9:14-27)
On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan and three of his aides were shot and wounded by a mentally disturbed man trying to impress a popular American actress. The assassination attempt set off waves of fear and uncertainty throughout the nation—indeed, throughout the world—as other government leaders scrambled to learn about the president’s condition and to bring a sense of calm to the nation. One such leader was the U.S. secretary of state, Alexander Haig. Haig happened to be at the White ... Read More
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