18:22 “So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.” Let's be honest, nobody likes debt. And what we like even less is interest, because that's debt's annoying little sidekick that just keeps compounding while you're not looking. Now, not all debt is created equal. There's good debt — a mortgage, a car loan, a student loan — the kind that's actually building you something. You take it on, and down the road, it's added value to your life. But then there's bad debt. The kind that ...

Christology vs. Man’s Bad Theology Mark 2:23–3:6 Key Verse: 2:28: 28 So the Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath.” 1. Read Mk. 2:23-24. Where were Jesus and the disciples walking from and where were they going? How long was the journey on foot? What did the disciples do when they walked through grainfields? How did the Pharisees object to their actions? Were they correct in their judgment of the disciples? (Dt. 23:25) 2. Read Mk. 2:25-26. What example did Jesus use to defend his disciples and show that they Pharisees were wrong in their judgment? (1 Sam ...

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me" (Mt 16:24). Other translations: "If anyone sets his will on coming after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross..." (Leon Morris). "If any of you want to be my followers, you must forget about yourself…” (CEV). Questions: Are You Willing to Die to Follow Jesus? Jesus says, "I must die" (Mt 16:21). Dying was neccessary and nonnegotiable. Peter strongly objects (Mt 16:22). He doesn't like it; he was strongly opposed to dying. Jesus calls Peter "Satan" ...