Concordia Adult Bible Class

The Gospel of Mark focuses on the cross and Jesus’ final days in Jerusalem. This close reading of Mark 11-16 will highlight the gospel’s themes Christ’s faithfulness to his promises—in the first century and the future—in the midst of the challenges of following him.

The Gospel of Mark focuses on the cross and Jesus’ final days in Jerusalem. This close reading of Mark 11-16 will highlight the gospel’s themes Christ’s faithfulness to his promises—in the first century and the future—in the midst of the challenges of following him.

The Gospel of Mark focuses on the cross and Jesus’ final days in Jerusalem. This close reading of Mark 11-16 will highlight the gospel’s themes Christ’s faithfulness to his promises—in the first century and the future—in the midst of the challenges of following him.

The Gospel of Mark focuses on the cross and Jesus’ final days in Jerusalem. This close reading of Mark 11-16 will highlight the gospel’s themes Christ’s faithfulness to his promises—in the first century and the future—in the midst of the challenges of following him.

The Gospel of Mark focuses on the cross and Jesus’ final days in Jerusalem. This close reading of Mark 11-16 will highlight the gospel’s themes Christ’s faithfulness to his promises—in the first century and the future—in the midst of the challenges of following him.

The Gospel of Mark focuses on the cross and Jesus’ final days in Jerusalem. This close reading of Mark 11-16 will highlight the gospel’s themes Christ’s faithfulness to his promises—in the first century and the future—in the midst of the challenges of following him.

The Gospel of Mark focuses on the cross and Jesus’ final days in Jerusalem. This close reading of Mark 11-16 will highlight the gospel’s themes Christ’s faithfulness to his promises—in the first century and the future—in the midst of the challenges of following him.

New Years’ resolutions often revolve around caring for our bodies. But though we can start strong, we can regularly quickly lapse into old, unhealthy habits. Paul speaks of the taking care of our bodies not just of the sake of our physical health, but for the sake of our witness. If we can keep our bodies in check, then we can keep our spirits in check. If we can reshape our bodies, then we can reshape our very selves as we seek to share our faith (see 1 Corinthians 9:19-23).

When life gets busy, often one of the first things we neglect is the life of our minds. When Solomon felt overwhelmed, however, he devoted himself to wisdom rather than simply trying to make it through by his own grit. In this message, we’ll discuss strategies for doing the same.

A crackling fire is often part of a picturesque Christmas gathering. But, as we know, fire can be dangerous. It certainly was for Peter. It was around a fire where Peter denied his Lord. But Peter’s toughest moment eventually proved to be a turning point in his faith. Our toughest moments can be turning points in our faith, too.

Enjoy hearing the origin story of some of your favorite Christmas songs and carols, along with with a devotion from Pastor Tucker!

One of the most common images in the Old Testament for the Messiah is a branch. In Isaiah 11, from what appears to be dead wood comes a new, living branch. Are there things in our lives that are “dead wood”? Even when we feel as though something is lost, Christ can bring new life!

Hannah’s deepest desire was to have a child. When the Lord blesses her with a son, she is so thankful that she dedicates him to Him. When we live thankfully, we also live generously, for we want to share our bounty and blessings with others, honoring the Lord who has given everything to us.

Paul is clear that we should “give thanks in all circumstances” (verse 18). There is not a moment in our lives when we have nothing to be thankful for. When we do not live thankfully, we are outside of God’s will and are, as Paul says in verse 19, of quenching of the Spirit.

Sometimes, we get so caught up worrying about what we have stored up, we forget that, no matter how much or how little we may have on this earth, God has something fantastic in store for us – nothing less than a crown of righteousness. In a world that test and try our faith, we can be confident that our faith will be vindicated when Christ returns.