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In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter twelve. Today he talks about the trap of downplaying the importance of the resurrection and getting lost in the details theology instead of focusing on the heart of the message. Today's Passage Mark 12:24-27 (ESV) - Jesus said to them, “Is this not the reason you are wrong, because you know neither the Scr...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter twelve. Today he talks about the trap of disengagement where we can try to remove ourselves from the culture completely. Today's Passage Mark 12:13-17 (ESV) - And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and some of the Herodians, to trap him in his talk. And they came and said to him, “Teacher, we know that...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter twelve. Today he talks about the traps that are thrown against Jesus in Mark 12 and how in the same way we can thrown off the Gospel message. Today's Passage Mark 12:6-11 (ESV) - He had still one other, a beloved son. Finally he sent him to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’ But those tenants said t...

Is it really possible to hold that both predestination and free will as existing together? How should we respond when different bible passages seem to affirm two conflicting ideas? In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Bryce Vaught sit down to consider how we might live in light of this theological tension. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical pers...

In this episode, Jonathan Thiede continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter eleven. Today he talks about how due to our sinful nature, we are all power hungry which is seen with the Pharisees. Today's Passage Mark 11:27-33 (ESV) - And they came again to Jerusalem. And as he was walking in the temple, the chief priests and the scribes and the elders came to him, and they said to him,...

In this episode, Jonathan Thiede continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter eleven. Today he talks about how our work is only as strong as our belief in the work being successful. Today's Passage Mark 11:20-25 (ESV) - As they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away to its roots. And Peter remembered and said to him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree that you cursed has...

In this episode, Jonathan Thiede continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter eleven. Today he talks about how busyness is not the same as productivity using the story of Jesus cleansing the temple. Today's Passage Mark 11:12-19 (ESV) - On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry. And seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to see if he could find anythi...

In this episode, Jonathan Thiede continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter eleven. Today he talks about misunderstandings and how the bigger the misunderstanding, the greater the consequences are. Today's Passage Mark 11:7-11 (ESV) - And they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it, and he sat on it. And many spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy br...

In this episode, Jonathan Thiede continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter eleven. Today he talks about Jesus' kingship and how his kingship demands honor and obedience. Today's Passage Mark 11:1-6 (ESV) - Now when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village in front of you...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter ten. Today he talks about the story of Jesus healing blind Bartimaeus and how Jesus doesn't see those in need as a nuisance. Today's Passage Mark 10:46-52 (ESV) - And they came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, the son of Timaeu...

Jonathan Thiede sits down with Director of Worship Arts, Dan Shields, to discuss the book, I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Norman Geisler and Frank Turek. The goal of Best Books is to be a resource for you to know what books are worth your time through discussions with Orchard Hill staff. New episodes every month! Buy the book! - https://tinyurl.com/46vkxrmf What's one of y...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter ten. Today he talks about the disciples' desire to be great and sit at Jesus right and left and then Jesus responding with a call to be a servant instead of desiring greatness. Today's Passage Mark 10:42-45 (ESV) - And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter ten. Today he talks about Jesus' encounter with the rich, young ruler and his implied question of, how much can I keep for myself? Today's Passage Mark 10:17-22 (ESV) - And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit e...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter ten. Today he talks about the disciples' desire to exclude some from coming to Jesus and why we must become like children to inherit the Kingdom of God. Today's Passage Mark 10:13-16 (ESV) - And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter ten. Today he talks about Jesus teaching on divorce and the implied question the Pharisees have, which is how far can I go before sinning? Today's Passage Mark 10:5-9 (ESV) - And Jesus said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment. But from the beginning of creation, ‘God m...

In this episode, Bryce Vaught continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter nine. Today he talks about importance of removing ourselves from places or things from our life that we know will cause us to stumble into temptation and sin. Today's Passage Mark 9:42-50 (ESV) -  “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them if a larg...

In this episode, Bryce Vaught continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter nine. Today he talks about inter-Christian hostility because of different stances on non-salvation based issues. Today's Passage Mark 9:33-37 (ESV) -  “Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.” “Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “For...

In this episode, Bryce Vaught continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter nine. Today he talks about Jesus instructing the disciples on their argument amongst themselves on who is the greatest. Today's Passage Mark 9:33-37 (ESV) - They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?” But they kept quiet because on the way they had...

In this episode, Bryce Vaught continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter nine. Today he talks about Jesus healing a possessed boy and how suffering should be expected in this life. Today's Passage Mark 9:21-29 (ESV) - Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?” “From childhood,” he answered. “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can d...

In this episode, Bryce Vaught continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter nine. Today he talks about why chapter nine is the turning point of Mark's gospel and of Jesus' ministry with the transfiguration. Today's Passage Mark 9:2-7 (ESV) - After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfi...

In this episode, Dan Shields continues a series for Holy Week leading up to Easter. Today he talks about why the resurrection matters and what we should do with this information in our daily life. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast...

In this episode, Dan Shields continues a series for Holy Week leading up to Easter. Today he talks about another piece of evidence for the resurrection of Jesus which is that the first witnesses to the event were women. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find t...

In this episode, Dan Shields continues a series for Holy Week leading up to Easter. Today he talks about how the resurrection of Jesus is the pillar of Christian faith and without it, our faith comes crumbling down. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the P...

In this episode, Dan Shields continues a series for Holy Week leading up to Easter. Today he talks about a the importance of a Christian's ability to defend their faith especially around the cornerstone of Jesus' death and resurrection. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plu...

In this episode, Dan Shields begins a series for Holy Week leading up to Easter. Today he talks about a POW's experience under the Japanese military and how he saw a picture of Christ's sacrifice for us in the crucifixion of another prisoner. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hi...