Traps and Questions for Jesus
Bart Byl on Mark 12:13-37.Jesus wisely answers the questions of the Jewish leaders. But there’s an even more important question than those about politics, eschatology and ethics: is Jesus the divine M...
10 Feb 201950min
Jesus and the Tenants from Hell
Bart Byl on Mark 12:1–12.Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark)In the Parable of the Tenants, Jesus tells us he is God’s last word of mercy. He came to bring reconciliation, not judgment. He was...
3 Feb 201942min
King Jesus Enters Jerusalem
Bart Byl on Mark 11:1–11.Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark)Jesus enters Jerusalem as her true king of peace, but the adoring crowds want to use him for their own project of "salvation". Host...
20 Jan 201945min
Jesus Stops for the Blind Beggar
Bart Byl on Mark 10:46–52.Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark)Jesus heals the blind beggar who identifies him as the Son of David, appeals to his mercy, and follows him along the road. Bartima...
13 Jan 201944min
The Good Life: Achieved or Received?
Bart Byl on Mark 10:13-31.Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark)The kingdom can only be received as a gift by people who know themselves to be as helpless as a little child. Human wealth and ach...
30 Dec 201828min
Jesus on Marriage and Divorce
Bart Byl on Mark 10:1-12.Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark)Jesus points the Pharisees back to God’s original intent for marriage—the sacred union of a man and a woman for life. Christian mar...
16 Dec 201851min
Which of Us Is the Greatest?
Bart Byl on Mark 9:30-50.Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark)Christ, on his way to die for the disciples, teaches them to care more about serving the least than seeking greatness. Instead of t...
9 Dec 201854min
Jesus Is Transfigured
Bart Byl on Mark 9:2-13.Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark)Jesus’ commitment to suffer and die is vindicated by God, who reveals Christ’s true glory. Then the beloved Son comes down the mount...
25 Nov 201840min
