Embracing the new is not easy. But in Christ we are made new, and new creations must embrace new ways of thinking and living. In Mark 2:18-22, Jesus stresses the importance of “new,” and sets a new tone for the rest of the book of Mark. He makes it clear that He is here to challenge and transform us. Listen as Pastor Jeff unpacks the truths of this passage of scripture.
Read MoreJesus gives us a clear warning in Matthew 18. We cannot afford to ignore it.
"And do not lead astray one of the weak and friendless who believes in Me. If you do, it would be better for you to be dragged down with a millstone and drowned in the bottom of the sea.
Beware indeed of those in a world filled with obstacles and temptations that cause people to turn away from Me. Those temptations are woven into the fabric of a world not yet redeemed, but beware to anyone who lures righteous women and men off the narrow path. If your hand constantly grasps at the things of this world rather than serves the Kingdom—cut it off and throw it away. If your foot is always leading you to wander, then cut it off and throw it away; it is better for you to hobble, crippled, into the kingdom of life than to burn in hell with two hands and two feet. And if your eye always focuses on things that cause you to sin, then pull your eye out and throw it away. It is better for you to see the kingdom of life with one eye than to see the fires of hell with perfect sight." Matthew 18:6-9
Read MoreSometimes we write people off when they desperately need us to bring them to Christ. We forget that Jesus came to heal the spiritually sick, and we should do whatever it takes to bring as many people as we can to the Healer.
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