5-Minute Fever

Seeing Jesus argue with leaders prompts a teacher of law to join in and ask Jesus what's the greatest commandment. Jesus answers with not one, but two "love God and love people." Join me as we unpack Mark 12:28-34.

The Pharisees dropped the ball and couldn't trap Jesus, so now the Sadducees are taking a crack at it. They present him with what seems to be a challenging question. If a woman remarries, whose wife will she be in the resurrection? Join me as we unpack Jesus' answer from Mark 12:18-27.

Pharisees are back at it. Let's try trapping Jesus another way. As part of a Messianic movement, surely he wants to overthrow Rome. Let's see if he pays taxes. Jesus gives yet again another smackdown and flips the table on the Pharisees, who are left stunned in his presence. Join me as we unpack Mark 12:13-17

The religious elite had just challenged Jesus' authority. Not recognizing true authority when they see it, Jesus tells them a parable meant to warn and convict them. They are out of line and off track. Join me as we unpack the parable of the tenants in Mark 12:1-12.

Jesus is back in Jerusalem, and the religious elite is sick of his stuff. Where does his authority come from? Why does he think he can do whatever he wants? Join me as we unpack Mark 11:27-33.

Jesus saw a fig tree in the distance and went to check it because he was hungry. When he found it empty, he cursed it so nobody could enjoy the fruit of it again. Seems awfully dramatic and out of character. Could there be a deeper meaning? Join me as we unpack Mark 11:12-25.

It's time. Palm Sunday in Jesus' story. Here's entering the Holy City as a king, except he doesn't come in with grandeur or style but as a lowly servant king riding a donkey. Join me as we unpack Mark 11:1-11.

A blind man sits on the road in Jericho, begging when he hears Jesus has come at last. Recognizing his need for a savior, he calls out in hopes Jesus will stop. Everyone tells the man to shush, but it only spurs him on louder. This man knows he needs to be cleansed of his sin and infirmity, so he holds on. Join me as we unpack Mark 10:46-52 and see how Jesus responds to this man.

James and John are tired of arguing over who's the greatest disciple, so they go to Jesus and try to cut the line. They ask to be given seats of the highest honor when Jesus is seated in glory. They have no idea what they're asking for, and Jesus tells them so. Join me as we unpack Mark 10:35-45.

On the way to Jerusalem and Jesus is at it once again. He's prepping his disciples to know he's about to die. He's on his way to his final moments, and he wants us to know he is going willing. 

It's impossible for man to receive eternal life on their own. Entering the kingdom of God is impossible without God himself. It would be easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for us to attain salvation ourselves. Join me as we continue talking about the rich and the kingdom of God in Mark 10:23-31.

A man runs up to Jesus, seeking the answer for eternal life. At first, it seems this man is doing everything right, but then Jesus calls him into something he's not ready for. Sell everything he has and give to the poor. Join me as we look at Mark 10:17-22.

Parents were bringing their children to Jesus to be blessed. The disciples tried to shut this down. They didn't understand who was included in the kingdom of God. Jesus sets them straight and teaches them more about their faith. Join me as we talk about Mark 10:13-16.

A crowd gathers once again, but this time the Pharisees are determined to trip Jesus up. What do you think about divorce? A question so divisive in the ancient culture they thought surely Jesus' morals will slip and they'll be able to discredit him. Unfortunately for them, it does not. 

Jesus is still privately teaching his disciples in Capernaum. With a child in his arms, he expresses the seriousness of leading our youth. If we cause them to stumble, it would be better for us to die a horrific death. The next generation is extremely important to Jesus, and it's time for us to wake up and take responsibility. Resources: Mark 9:42-50

The disciples saw a man using Jesus' name to cast out a demon, and since he wasn't one of them, the disciples told him to stop. Jesus corrects the disciples and tells them not to do that because whoever is not against them is for them. Join me as we talk about what this could mean for us today.

Jesus predicts his death a second time, and the disciples aren't questioning it. They don't understand, but they're too afraid to ask. What does it mean? Why does he keep saying this? Join me as we unpack Mark 9:30-37 and see how Jesus handled the disciples.

After Jesus' transfiguration, he meets up with his other disciples, but he finds them arguing with the teachers of law. They couldn't cast out a demon, and it turned into a big scene. Can Jesus help? Join me as we look at Mark 9:14-29.

Jesus leads Peter, John, and James up to a mountain where he's transfigured, and the disciples get a glimpse of Jesus in glory. Shining bright, he is visited by Elijah and Moses. The disciples don't know what to make of this appearance so Peter takes the lead and offers to honor them. Join me as we unpack Mark 9:2-13. Cross Reference: Matthew 17:1-13 Luke 9:28-36

The tone has turned serious once again. First, Jesus questions the disciples' faith, then he asks them who they think he is, then he tells them what must happen next. This isn't an easy conversation by any means and it's not one they are likely to accept. Join me as we go over Mark 8:31-9:1

Eyes to see? Not this guy. People bring a blind man for healing and Jesus works his magic not once, but twice to return sight. Then we see the disciples finally understand who Jesus is. Not John, not Elijah, not any other prophet, but the Messiah. He's come and in their presence. Join me as we unpack Mark 8:22-30.

Jesus is calling out the disciples' faith. They are so focused on their bellies that they are missing the main message. It's time to shake them up so they get the main point. Join me as we unpack Mark 8:14-21.

Jesus is at it again! Handing out bread and fish for masses, but this time it's a little different. The people are different and the circumstances are different. Join me as we look at the similarities and differences between Jesus' two feeding miracles. 

Where is Jesus going now? From Tyre to Sidon to the Sea of Galilee to the Decapolis, Jesus is on the move in Gentile territory. He's seeking out the lost and comes across yet another man who needs the healing of God. Join me as we look at Mark 7:31-37.

Jesus visits Tyre looking for some R&R. Unfortunately, his presence is made known, and a woman seeks him out to heal her daughter. Now we get to see Jesus' response to a Gentile. Join me as we unpack Mark 7:24-30.