Services & Sermons

A lively Bible study traced Mark’s unfolding revelation of Jesus—from John’s beheading and the feeding signs through Peter’s confession and the Transfiguration to prayerful dependence—highlighting Jewish and Gentile symbolism, numbers (5, 7, 12, 4), the Son of Man/Son of God themes, and the call to faith, humility, and cross-shaped discipleship.

Our class on September 17, 2026, explored how Jesus's miracles and teachings in Mark 6-8 challenge worldly power, culminating in Peter's flawed confession and Jesus's radical call to a discipleship of self-denial and sacrifice.

Mark chapter 7, where we discussed textual criticism, how Jesus contrasts God's commands with human traditions, and that true defilement comes from the heart, not external rituals, as seen in His teachings and His interaction with the Syrophoenician woman.

we explored Mark 6, examining Jesus's rejection in Nazareth, the sending of the Twelve, the contrast between Herod's failed leadership and Jesus's true shepherding in the feeding of the five thousand, and how the disciples' hardened hearts reveal our own need for faith and grace.

We wrapped up Philippians by exploring unity in Christ, rejoicing and prayerful peace, virtuous focus, learned contentment through Christ’s strength, generous partnership as worship, identity in Christ amid Paul’s imprisonments, the Saul/Paul name usage, and the gospel’s reach—even into Caesar’s household.

Philippians chapter 3, where Paul teaches us to count all earthly achievements as loss compared to knowing Christ, contrasting righteousness by faith with legalism, and anchoring our hope in our heavenly citizenship and Christ's resurrection.

Bible study traced Mark 6 from Jesus’ rejection in Nazareth and the sending of the Twelve to Herod’s image-driven beheading of John, the feeding of the five thousand, Jesus walking on water, and widespread healings—contrasting unbelief and hollow power with Jesus’ true shepherd-king authority.

Bible study explored Philippians 2, focusing on humility, service, and Christ’s self-emptying, with reflections on unity, practical ministry, and Paul’s pastoral tone.

Bible study launched a Philippians series, exploring Paul’s joy amid imprisonment, the meaning of “epistle,” and the Lutheran contrast between a theology of the cross and a theology of glory—finding freedom in Christ whether we live or die.