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The battle between our flesh and the Spirit is real. One moment, the Spirit sings “Hosanna!”—another moment, the flesh yells, “Crucify Him!” In Mark 11, Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem is His statement of authority and a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. Follow along as Dr. McGee explains this important moment and pay attention to the way people treat Jesus before His crucifixion.

No question is too hard for Jesus. The Pharisees tried to trap Him with difficult questions, but He always knew what to say. In Mark 10, Jesus lovingly sets the record straight about marriage and divorce. But more importantly, He reveals the brokenness of mankind, the emptiness of religious systems, and our desperate need for a Savior.

In this study of Mark 9, explore one of the most amazing events in the Bible—when Moses and Elijah meet Jesus on the mountain before His journey to the cross. What did they talk about? Let’s listen in.

Do you want a new self? In Mark 8, Jesus said, “Whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it.” Follow along as Dr. McGee teaches us how Jesus truly can transform us and give us a new identity.

There are only two kinds of people in the world—those who trust Jesus and those who reject Him. Today, in Mark 7, we’ll see examples of both groups of these people. Notice how they treat Jesus and how He treats them in return. He did the Father’s will and died for every individual—even those who rejected Him. This humbling portion of Jesus’ ministry ultimately leads us to the cross.

As a good rabbi will do, Jesus sends out His disciples two by two on their first ministry trip and gives them the power to heal and have authority over demons in His name. This is the peak of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, culminating in the crowd wanting to make Him king.

Imagine witnessing one of Jesus’ miracles in person. That would bring a whole deeper meaning to the phrase, “It’s a miracle!” wouldn’t it? Today in Mark 5, witness three outstanding miracles of Jesus over the demonic realm, death, and an uncurable disease. These three miracles left some witnesses with no room for objection: Jesus is God.

We all love a good story. Jesus used stories called parables to teach spiritual truth to those who hungered and thirsted after righteousness. While unbelievers just thought He was nothing more than a good storyteller, many lives were changed by the gospel truths found in the parables.

Jesus turned the world upside down—in the best way possible. Everywhere He went, people followed Him, asking for help with their problems. Imagine the social anxiety that would cause any normal person. But Jesus was kind, patient, and loving to all who came across His path. Today, discover how the faith of the believer in Jesus can change the whole world.

Jesus saw the paralytic’s faith, forgave his sin, then healed his disability. Why did Jesus do it in that order? Perhaps He wanted us to know how to find true healing from life’s hurts, which can be found only through faith in Jesus and acceptance of His unconditional forgiveness. Are you hurting today? Have faith. He sees you and wants you to find healing in Him.

Jesus’ first miracle in the Gospel of Mark was casting demons out of a man in Capernaum. Follow along with Dr. McGee as he shows us how this intense spiritual interaction reveals Jesus as God in the flesh—all powerful, in control, and here to save man from sin.

What were the differences in the ministries of John the Baptist and Jesus? In this rich beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, come learn the significance of baptism, repentance, and what the kingdom of God really means.

Welcome to the book of Mark. Don’t blink, or you’ll miss something good. The key word in Mark is “immediately.” Jesus was a busy guy. He ministered to people constantly and immediately, pouring out love and compassion at every turn He took. Discover Jesus as the humble Servant who tends to wounds, brings blind eyes sight, and even stops death.

The end of Exodus offers us a beautiful promise to hold onto. God provided His visible presence as a guide for His children—a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night. God’s presence along that sacred wilderness journey into the Promised Land is the same presence that goes before you. No matter where you are in your journey, may you always find hope in this simple truth: He is your faithful, loving Guide.

Salvation is free, but it’s not cheap. It cost God His Son. It cost Jesus His dignity. In our further study of the layout of the Tabernacle, Dr. McGee points out the symbolism of the gate of the outer court. The three entrances represented Jesus as being the Way, Truth, and Life to the children of Israel as a nation, as individuals, and to us today.

Working for God is fun when you truly know Him. In Exodus 36, notice how the children of Israel worked to build the Tabernacle—the same kind of work they did as slaves in Egypt. Only this time, they were happy to do it. When you know God as loving, forgiving, redeeming Savior, doing His work is the most fulfilling thing in life.

If God truly loves us perfectly, then He must perfectly hate our sin. In Exodus 34, see Jehovah—“merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands”—make another covenant with His people. God reminds the children of Israel that He did not save them because they were superior, but because He loves and cares for them as a jealous God.

Our honesty with God moves His heart more than perfectly worded prayers ever can. Moses’ humble, honest prayer of confession stirred God’s heart to not yet give up on the people of Israel. Exodus 32 teaches us that, if we fail to admit we need God’s presence in our lives, we will forever stay lost in the wilderness.

Remember how the children of Israel were so sure they could keep all the rules? It didn’t take long for them to break the first commandment: “You shall have no other gods before Me.” From what we’ve already learned about grace and the Law, this comes as no surprise. The Israelites blatantly, stubbornly turn their backs on God, leaving us with one question: Will God turn His back on them?

Jesus prays for you. In Exodus 30, the altar of incense serves as a symbol of Christ as our Intercessor. Discover this passage full of instruction and symbolism regarding prayer and worship through the Holy Spirit.