LifeJourney | Bible Studies from LifeMark Ministries

But I Tell (Part 2) - Matthew 5:33-48

But I Tell You (Part 1) - Matthew 5:21-32

Salt and Light - Matthew 5:13-20

Be Blessed - Matthew 5:1-12

Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount.

The gospel of Jesus comes to a dramatic climax in answer to the two questions Mark wants his readers to understand. Join Rob Pine to discover four passages at the end of Mark's book that make clear the gospel of Jesus. Who He is and why He came.

Let's reflect and ponder on a story of such bold, authentic, audacious worship that Jesus told His disciples to tell the story of her wherever the gospel is preached.

There is an encounter with Jesus in the Temple with a teacher of the law that is different than the others. Rob Pine wonders why Jesus said this scribe is not far from the kingdom of God.

Mark records the only destructive miracle of Jesus. He tells His disciples to have faith in God and why forgiving others is so important.

Jesus describes for His disciples how we are to receive the eternal kingdom of God, what can prevent it, and the blessing found in receiving it as He encounters someone wanting to know what to do to receive eternal life.

Explore the radical changes in thinking about greatness, exclusivity and hell that Jesus teaches His disciples are absolutely counter cultural but necessary to be His disciple today.

Did Jesus lose some power and foreknowledge healing the blind man in Bethsaida? How did Peter know Jesus was the Christ? If you have confessed Jesus as the Christ how are you blessed?

What did Jesus mean when he said, "Follow Me"? Is everyone who identifies as a Christian a disciple of Jesus? How effective are we today in following Jesus command to make disciples?

Jesus cares personally for you. He not only is the good news, has all authority, and has established a kingdom. Jesus is your HOPE. That's who Jesus is.

The Kingdom of God is mentioned 16 times in Mark's account of the gospel of Jesus. Explore with Rob Pine the nature of the Kingdom of God. What and where it is. Citizenship in this kingdom of God is what you want on your birth certificate and passport.

Mark's account of the gospel quickly and decisively establishes Jesus as the new authority. What Jesus has authority over and how people respond are both examined.

Mark begins his book by telling the reader that it is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus. Join Rob Pine for a discussion on what is that gospel, where did it come from, and what do I do with it.

The gospel according to Mark begins with the clear theme that a special historic event has taken place – the kingdom of God has arrived on earth with Jesus the Son of God. How do we benefit most from this study to revitalize, renew, rebuild, restore or even establish for the first time our relationship with God through Jesus the Christ? An introduction.   Our website is LifeMarkMinistries.org.

LifeMark Ministries is releasing a new study titled  A Time of New Authority, The Gospel According to Mark.  Rob Pine, Executive Director explains how you can participate in this   study of the most remarkable story in human history. You will be glad you did.   Study Guide available on our website: LifeMarkMinistries.org/Resources

A Difficult Time for God's Glory At this point, Luke brings to Theophilus and all readers an inside look at the hearts and minds of the disciples 10 to 11 years after the death and resurrection of Jesus. A persecuted group of people yet continuing to add to their number. A praying group of people yet wondering if God can answer. A faithful group of people yet their faith at times is weak. An ordin...

Turning Point, Controversy, and Expansion A watershed moment for the church occurred at the home of a Gentile Roman Centurian named Cornelius. Upon hearing the Gentiles had believed the word of God, some Jewish believers in Jerusalem confronted Peter for having been in a Gentile home and eating with them. Peter related the story, and all objections were settled with this group. A division in the c...

From Persecutor to Proclaimer The conversion and transformation of a Pharisee, Saul of Tarsus, from a lead persecutor of the disciples of Christ to the lead proclaimer of the gospel of Christ. This event is so significant for Luke that it is told three times. First, here in Acts 9, then from Paul himself, recorded by Luke in chapters 22 and 26 of Acts

The Gospel Spreads to Samaria and Ethiopia The Biblical record often relates how God uses what is evil intended to go against His purpose, He uses to accomplish His purpose. God's ability to use all things for His glory is demonstrated in the story of Philip's activity after the death of Stephen and following the persecution of the church. Powered by the Holy Spirit, Philip preaches and teaches th...

Men of Good Reputation, Full of the Spirit, and Wise hurch growth created issues for the early church. A particular group, Hellenistic widows, in the church in Jerusalem were underserved. The apostle's wisdom called for the people of the church to solve the problem by selecting men of specific character to serve in a special capacity. One of the men, Stephen, was called upon by God to be the first...

A New Community Under New Authority The community of believers was functioning as God intended to the point that the Jewish officials (the Sanhedrin) were losing the respect of the people for their position as religious authority. The Holy Spirit was working signs and wonders through the apostles that drew crowds to hear the gospel and establish the apostle's authority in the rapidly growing churc...