This message is on the story known as the Transfiguration, a truly unforgettable experience for Peter, James and John.

In this passage of Mark, we are challenged to answer the questions: Who is Jesus going to be in my life?, What must I surrender?, and What is my goal?

Feeding the 4000 is a bigger story than Jesus miraculously turning 7 loaves of bread and 2 small fish into feeding a huge group of people.

Jesus speaks to the Pharisees and then to the disciples to not focus on the ritual exercises that work on the outer appearance, but to understand that all evils come from the inside. Our hope is Jesus and that in Him and His grace we are able to be cleansed from within. Our responsibility is to repent and believe.

Elements Included:
Announcements and Building Update from Tony Classen. (0:00)
Message and Benediction from Dave Gevock. (8:20)

PowerPoint included.
 

Learning to trust God with the outer circumstances of life (the storm on the sea) and trusting God with our soul (the story of the demoniac). 
Elements: 

"The Sandwich" is a literary device used by Mark to teach and challenge his readers of the inseperatable relationship between mission and martydom.

We live in a society full of restlessness. We can be consumption-oriented as well as an identity seeking people.

Jesus is the One with ultimate authority. It is best to be under His authority for our lives. What is the anthem of your heart?

Jesus' call to follow Him changes everything. We look at the ways that disciples of Jesus have their world flipped upside down. 

 Mark confronts us with the important questions you can answer: Who is Jesus Christ, and how should we respond to Him?