As Jesus is asked why his disciples don’t fast, he responds by teaching about a Bridegroom, sewing and winemaking. These lessons remind us that Jesus has come to bring something better than the old, and it is worth celebrating.

If you could invite three famous guests for dinner, who would they be? Why would you invite them over others? In this passage, Jesus has a meal with tax collectors and sinners and confuses the scribes and Pharisees who watch on. Why does Jesus eat with the rejected and despised in society? What does it…

Jesus moves from a triumphal phase on ministry to encounter growing opposition. As he heals a paralytic man, people begin to question the identity and authority of the Son of Man – who is Jesus? The passage also challenges us as to what type of friends we truly are.

Leprosy is an awful skin condition but the worst effect is not physical. The contagious nature of leprosy required isolation, banishment from community resulting in social exclusion and loneliness. Jesus’ interaction with this leper reminds us that we are never alone and he is prepared to deal with sin, which is the ultimate cause of…

After a busy year, there is no better place to turn for rest than looking unto Jesus. In these three short accounts, we get a sense of the busyness of Jesus. Jesus is busy serving others, praying early and has preaching the gospel as his priority.

We live in a world that is focused on the material and tangible, whilst being skeptical or indifferent of things that are unseen. This passage reminds us of the reality of unclean spiritual forces and Jesus’ victory over them. We must be aware of the spiritual realm, but the Kingship of Christ ensures we do…

We see Jesus mark his first priority – declaring the Kingdom of God is at hand and calling people to repentance.

As we start a new series on Mark’s Gospel, we see that John the Baptist is sent to prepare the Way for the King. His role is so significant, prophets of days past foretold of his coming so that we wouldn’t miss seeing Jesus.