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Mark 15

What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus was alone and deserted on the cross. If we ever feel lonely, we can know that Jesus has experienced loneliness too. What did I learn about disciple-making? Through his death on the cross Jesus reconciled his disciples to God, so that even when he left, God could still […]

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Mark 12

What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus taught that the two greatest commandments were to love God and love our neighbor. We are called to do this, which seems so simple, but yet is so difficult.  What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus taught his disciples that the rich people give out of their abundance […]

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Mark 11

What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus entered Jerusalem being proclaimed as the coming King, but days later the same crowd would call for his crucifixion. We are called to stand for Jesus whether we are surrounded by those who agree or those who hate him.  What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus showed the […]

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Mark 10

What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus came not to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. As a result of Jesus’sacrifice, we can enter the kingdom of God—for what is impossible with man is possible with God.  What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus taught his […]

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Mark 9

What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus knows that he is going to be killed and rise again. If Jesus could predict his own death and resurrection and then fulfill it, we can trust him with our death and future resurrection in his Kingdom.  What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus took only three of […]

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Mark 8

What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus knew that his calling involved suffering. We are also called to suffer—to die daily to ourselves and follow Jesus.  What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus waited until the disciples knew who he was—the Christ, God’s only chosen King—before explaining what that meant for his mission—suffering and death—and […]

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