The Table Community Church (Belgrade‪)‬ The Table Community Church

So, Jesus speaks in parables…a lot. These sayings are simple yet profound illustrations of what life looks like when we follow Jesus. This Sunday, we explore how Jesus uses seeds to teach us about life in his Kingdom. As followers of Jesus, we get frustrated at the time it takes for growth to occur, whether within a church or within our own spiritual life. Yet, Jesus’ teachings show us that the slow work is some of the best. We will look at what it means to have the patience and intentionality of a good farmer in this journey of discipleship.
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Our apologies. Due to technical issues, there is no recording this week. Here is the description of the message:



This Sunday, we will be in Mark 4:21-25. Yes! Only four verses! But do not let the brevity fool you, as it is packed with meaning and instruction for us as followers of Jesus. I want you to think about one question as we prepare for Sunday: How do I know if I take Jesus seriously? Now…taking Jesus seriously does not mean we live with stoic posture or without joy and adventure (quite the opposite!). Still, how do we know if Jesus has an authoritative voice in our lives? We will explore this together on Sunday!

Last Sunday, we looked at the nature of discipleship. This Sunday, we'll explore the Kingdom and the word. Hopefully, we'll get lost in a parable about parables together. Then, look to Jesus to help us make sense of it all. Specifically, we'll explore Mark 4:1-20. Questions to consider throughout the week is:

• How do you respond to God when you don't understand something?

• What gets in the way of welcoming Jesus into your everyday life?

This Sunday, we will look at the nature of discipleship. Our text is a bit longer but filled with insight into what it means to follow Jesus well. One question to consider as we move towards Sunday: How might you respond if someone asked you to define the church in one sentence? To get a grip on what we will read, look at Mark 3:13-35.

In the Gospel of Mark, we find Jesus in conflict with the religious elites quite often. Last Sunday, we looked at Jesus’ teachings on feasting and fasting, which challenged the old traditions. This Sunday, we find one of the most controversial teachings of Jesus for his time: the nature of the Sabbath. It is equally controversial in our time but for different reasons. I look forward to discussing with you all the beauty of the Sabbath in the light of Jesus.

This Sunday, we will look at Mark 2:18-22. Here, we have Jesus challenging customs around fasting by giving three strange images:

1. A wedding

2. A patch of clothing

3. Wine

This section raises essential questions that go beyond fasting. Jesus shows up with ‘something new,’ and those who had been organized around tradition were upset. What does this look like today? How do we properly discern what God is up to in our culture and time? For example, CS Lewis is now celebrated as an essential voice for the contemporary church. Yet, he was not as popular then, and many resisted his work (he wasn’t perfect, to be sure, but he remains a trusted voice). How do we navigate the work of the Spirit through his people in our world?


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