In the Word

Part 1 - Is Jesus really the only way to God? Everyone has questions! Join Michele as she looks at "Is Jesus really the only way to God?” What did Jesus say about Himself? What did the original disciples believe and why is Jesus death on the cross so important? To learn more about Michele or to support this international ministry please visit https:// intheword.com

Immanuel - God With Us. One of the most beautiful names given to Christ in Scripture is Immanuel which means “God With Us”. When we place our trust in Jesus we do not have to walk through life alone — He will be with us — and He promises never to leave us nor forsake us! Join Michele as she shares how God has proven this to be true in her own life. To learn more about Michele or to support this in...

Lesson 12 - The One Who Brings us to the Father Join Michele in Mark 15:1-16:20. Events moved quickly after Christ’s arrest in the Garden. The religious leaders wasted no time turning Him over to Pilate to accomplish their long-awaited goal. The true Passover Lamb was silent before all those who abused Him, absorbing all the hatred and brutality…refusing every opportunity to diminish the cup of su...

Gospel of Mark - Lesson 11 - The One Who Chose God’s Will Join Michele Telfer in Mark 14:17-72. What should have been a holy night of remembrance for the disciples became one of intense fear and confusion. Christ’s predictions of betrayal and desertion alarmed them. Peter’s brave words rallied them briefly; but not for long. Their beloved Master was arrested by those who sought His death, beginnin...

A short update from Michele about her holiday schedule and new series for the coming year. To learn more about Michele or to support this international ministry please visit https:// intheword.com

Lesson 10 - The One Who Prepares the Way Join Michele Telfer in Mark 13:1-14:11. Christ’s last Passover week has arrived. His enemies are increasingly desperate to stop Him before the feast begins. The disciples are disturbed by the warnings He gives and begin to wonder what the future really holds. In the midst of all the drama, a poignant act of loving devotion and a bitter betrayal both point t...

Lesson 9 - The One Without Fault Join Michele Telfer in Mark 12:13-44. Christ’s enemies were getting desperate. Like the priests in the Temple rigorously examining the sacrificial lambs for the smallest of spots or blemishes, they were seeking any false word, any false step to condemn Him. But in each confrontation, Jesus proved Himself to be without fault before God and man. And in just a few day...

Lesson 8 - The One Who Is the Promised Son Join Michele Telfer in Mark 10:46—12:12. Mark now takes us into the last week of Jesus’ life. The journey begins on the back of a humble donkey and ends in a tense standoff with religious rulers determined to silence Christ at any cost. In between, a blind man receives his sight, a precious friendship is called upon, a fruitless fig tree becomes a lesson...

Lesson 7 - The One Who Is the Good Teacher Mark 10:1-45. Baited by Pharisees who wanted to arrest Him, questioned by an eager young man who wanted easy answers, and faced with disciples who wanted to realize their own ambitions — Jesus showed Himself to be an incredible teacher. He fearlessly challenged false assumptions. He revealed the true nature of God’s kingdom and set a perfect example for H...

Lesson 6 - The One Who Came to Suffer Mark 8:27-9:47. Truly the turning point of Mark’s Gospel, the question Christ posed in Mark 8:29 — “Who do you say I am?” — altered the disciples’ journey. Peter’s glorious confession — “You are the Messiah” — led to the sobering call to follow that Messiah to their own cross of sacrifice and death. Glimpses of glory on the mountain were eclipsed by jealous ar...

Lesson 5 - The One to Bless All the Nations Mark 7 and 8 are full of challenges. Jesus confronts the Pharisees’ ideas about defilement and uncleanness, drawing attention to the heart instead of outward show. He challenged the disciples’ ideas by taking them into Gentile territory and doing mighty works there — healing a demon-possessed girl, a deaf/mute and a blind man. He fed 4,000 with just a fe...

Lesson 4 - The One Who Shepherds His People Mark 6:7-56. Things were speeding up in Christ’s ministry; and the disciples were plunged into a steep learning curve in this week’s lesson. Thankfully, their teacher was called The Good Shepherd, because things got hard very fast. Their first mission went well; but then they were challenged by the needs of a hungry multitude and another violent storm on...

Lesson 3 - The One Who has the Victory Mark 4:35 – 6:6. This lesson pictures the complete victory Jesus offers us. He rules over nature, over demons, even over death itself. He is Lord over all. But Mark reminds us it’s also about what do we do with the claims of Christ. We can accept them like Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood, receiving what He promises and more. Or we can reject them...

Lesson 2 - The One Who is Lord of All Mark 2:13 – 4:25. Mark continues recounting the miracles, the confrontations and the teachings of Jesus as His ministry spreads and grows. The Pharisees move front and center in this lesson, angry at Christ’s association with “sinners” and His total disregard of their rules and traditions, especially regarding the Sabbath. Christ openly challenges their stubbo...

Lesson 1 - The One with Authority to Forgive Sins Mark 1:1-2:12. Mark’s fast-paced Gospel about the life and ministry of Jesus makes a point of recording how people reacted to Him. Some believed His claims. Some doubted. Some even got angry. And that is still true today. Mark’s Gospel will certainly challenge our own understanding of who we believe Jesus is! To learn more about Michele or to suppo...

Lesson 20 Acts 28:17-31. This book has been focused on the acts the Holy Spirit as He worked through the early believers in amazing ways. In a sense though, the book of Acts is still being written through us as we continue to serve the Lord in the power of the Spirit even today! To learn more about Michele and to support this international ministry please visit https://intheword.com

Lesson 19 Acts 27:13-28:16. On his journey to Rome Paul endured a tempest and a shipwreck. When gathering wood for a much-needed fire, Paul was then bitten by a viper! Even that did not discourage him! He merely shook off the serpent and continued to serve! To learn more about Michele and to support this international ministry please visit https://intheword.com

Lesson 18 Acts 26:1-27:12. Realizing his limited understanding of the Jewish religion and culture, Festus brought Paul before Herod Agrippa, but after hearing his defense, the bewildered leaders lamented the fact that Paul had appealed to Caesar, as they believed him innocent of the charges. To learn more about Michele and to support this international ministry please visit https://intheword.com

Lesson 17 Acts 23:30-25:27. Paul spent two years in Roman custody at Caesarea. When Festus was appointed as Governor of Judea, the Jews tried to take advantage of his lack of local knowledge by insisting he return Paul to Jerusalem and so Paul appealed to Caesar, thus sealing his fate! To learn more about Michele and to support this international ministry please visit https://intheword.com

Lesson 16 Acts 21:31-23:30. As the Prophet Agabus had predicted, upon arriving in Jerusalem Paul was seized by the Jewish authorities and handed over to the Romans, but the Lord stood near Paul and told him to “take courage". God's plan for His Apostle was not yet complete! To learn more about Michele and to support this international ministry please visit https://intheword.com

Lesson 15 Acts 20:1-21:30. Many feared for his safety and begged Paul not to go up to Jerusalem; but his mind was already made up! It broke his heart to see how distressed they were, yet he was unwilling to disobey God’s command. To learn more about Michele and to support this international ministry please visit https://intheword.com

Lesson 14 Acts 18:12-19:41. Paul faced opposition wherever he went. The silversmiths of Ephesus were angry because of his preaching. As people turned to Christ, they lost their fascination with the goddess Artemis and the silversmiths' business suffered because of it! To learn more about Michele and to support this international ministry please visit https://intheword.com

Lesson 13 Acts 17:1-18:11. Paul was never ashamed of the gospel of Christ. Though he faced hardships frequently, God urged Paul to continue to speak and to not be silent, for He promised to be with him no matter what! To learn more about Michele and to support this international ministry, please visit https://intheword.com

ACTS of the Holy Spirit - A Study on the Book of Acts - Lesson 12 Acts 15:36-16:40. After several unsuccessful attempts at journeying into Asia, Paul and Silas traveled to Philippi. Their ministry there probably looked different to what they had expected, as after delivering a slave girl from demonic possession they ended up beaten and thrown into prison! To learn more about Michele and to support...

ACTS of the Holy Spirit - A Study on the Book of Acts - Lesson 11 Acts 14:8-15:35. It was not long before false teachers began to disrupt the church in Antioch with their doctrine of circumcision teaching that salvation was only for the Jews. The Council of Jerusalem issued a firm decree confirming that salvation is for both Jew and Gentile alike and that it is given by grace, not by the Law. To l...