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Who is the Queen of Heaven?  Listen in as we open the door to this answer.  Find out about the connection between Genesis and Revelation. (Hint: a city, people, gods, and a religion)  Surprisingly, this Old Testament teaching helps us understand the reason behind the changing of holidays, times, seasons, traditions that are sweeping through our present age.  Question the rituals and events you are participating in without thinking about them. 
Scriptures:  Jeremiah 7:16-20, 44:15-19;  Ezekiel 8:7-18; Daniel 7:25
Preacher: Pastor Mark

On the first day of the week, Jesus presented Himself as King riding on the colt of a donkey.  People followed Him, shouted and danced Hosanna!  As Jesus approached Jerusalem He wept over her.  At the end of the day He returned to Bethany.  We read the many profound things that happened as Jesus went into Jerusalem Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.  Listen in and put this portion of the Gospels into chronological context.
Scriptures:  John 12:12-19; Luke 19:39-44;  Matthew 21:12,13;  John 12:20-26;  Matthew 21:42-44;  John 12:42-50. 
Preacher:  Pastor Mark

In today's inquiry into the scriptures we find Jesus and His disciples preparing to leave Jericho and head uphill to Bethany, just outside Jerusalem.  Jesus knows His crucifixion is only a week away.  He lays out the mission of the journey to the disciples.  The Pharisee's plot to kill Jesus has expanded to include Lazarus.  Why?  The drama of this passage reveals the short-term thinking caused by pride and the division it creates among the Twelve.  Jesus points out the way for anyone to be great and we are well-served in taking it to heart.   Jesus joins Lazarus, Mary, and Martha for dinner at their house in Bethany.  And whoa, Jesus lays out some truth!
Scriptures:  Matthew 20:17-34; John 11:55-12:9;  Deuteronomy 15:9-11
Preacher:  Pastor Mark

Jesus counseled the rich young ruler to let go of the one thing that was keeping him from salvation.  The man was grieved because he couldn't.  Jesus continued teaching in response to questioning by pharisees trying to trap Him.   They posed a legal question to which Jesus pointed out their hard hearts were the problem.  Jesus wraps this lesson into a restatement on divorce and adultery.  Jesus finishes up be comforting Peter and the apostles that their sacrifices will be rewarded in heaven when the first will be last and the last will be first.  Listen in and see if Jesus challenges you to let go of something and to hold onto another.
Scriptures:  Luke 18:35-40, 19:1-10;  Mark 10:1-31Preacher:  Pastor Mark

We spend more time in Perea with Jesus.  We find Him teaching some curious lessons albeit with profound points such as use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves so that when it is gone you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.  Another, as Abraham in the parable responded to the rich man in hell, your brothers have Moses and the Prophets to listen to and hear the story of salvation. Wha?..  
And then! Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead in Bethany.  But what is the most important statement in that miracle? It is the question Jesus asks Martha, do you believe...   listen in to find out what Jesus said we must all believe.
Scriptures:  Luke 16:14-18, 27-31;  18:9-14; Matthew 20:13-16;  John 11:45-53
Preacher:   Pastor Mark

Jesus left the temple in Jerusalem and returned back across the river to Perea where He taught in the villages and towns.   A couple dozen of our most cherished parables were taught in this location and during this time.   Jesus lays out what it means to be a disciple of His.  And it's not easy to hear for some.  I hope as you listen, you will come to understand the joy of following what some describe as "hard teachings".
Scriptures:  Luke 13:22-35; 14:1-15:10
Preacher: Pastor Mark