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  • Snapshots of Jesus, Gospel of Mark

    Chapter 3 – Snapshots of Jesus, What’s the significance of Jesus as the

    Mark continued with Snapshots of Jesus from the Gospel of Mark. Today’s topic: What is the Significance of the references to “Son of Man” throughout the Bible? The Gospel of Mark mentions Jesus as the Son of Man fourteen times. During biblical times, culture used the term to show a man was known as son […]
  • Snapshots of Jesus, Gospel of Mark

    Chapter 2, Snapshots of Jesus; How do you see Jesus

    Mark continued with the series, Snapshots of Jesus from the Gospel of Mark. This week’s topic was “How Do You See Jesus?” Mark had three lenses for us to grasp: 1. Who is Jesus? He is the Son of God. 2. Jesus in the midst of spiritual warfare. Jesus came to destroy evil. 3. Don’t […]
  • Special Event – A Conversation with Dr. Michael Lloyd : Mark Lanier

    Mark joined with Dr. Michael Lloyd, the Principal of Wycliffe Hall at the University of Oxford in England, who is a specialist in all things evil and suffering. Mark and Dr. Lloyd discussed the three most historically prominent views from a Christian philosophical perspective on suffering and evil. 1. Instrumental in that God allows things […]
  • Snapshots of Jesus, Gospel of Mark

    Chapter 1- Snapshots of Jesus as Seen Throughout the Gospels; Gospel of Mark:

    Mark began a new series titled Snapshots of Jesus as seen throughout the Gospels. Today focused on the Gospel of Mark. This New Testament synoptic Gospel is not written in chronological order. Rather the stories of Jesus are repeated themes for the reader to contrast and compare. The first thirteen verses of the Gospel of […]
  • Advent 2021

    Special Event- Advent: Lesson 4

    Mark drew the curtain back on Advent lesson 4, unveiling a lesson on “Adventus” which is Latin for Arrival. ( Advent is the 4 weeks of celebration on the Christian calendar before Christmas, the birth of Christ.) He broke down the arrival onto 3 life events. 1. Arrival in Bethlehem 2. Arrival in Life 3. […]
  • Advent 2021

    Special Event – Advent: Lesson 3

    Mark taught lesson 3 in the study of Advent. This week’s emphasis: When Jesus Comes Again. Mark focused on a taste and feast Advent buffet as written in Luke 1. Mark used Scripture to show us life is full of ups and downs, life is full of contrasts, God does incredible things, is always reliable, […]
  • Philippians, a Letter of Joy

    Biblical Literacy Class, 11-28-21, “Advent Lesson 1”

    Today was the first Sunday in Advent, and Mark taught the first of four lessons before Christmas. Mark first explained the histories of marking time around the world and how it affected the church regarding holy day observances. He then transitioned to 3 focus areas for Advent that infuse joy and faith:   Arrival in […]
  • Advent 2021

    Special Event – Advent Lesson 2: Peace

    Brent Johnson continued teaching the Advent series with lesson 2. Today is the second Sunday in Advent, Adventus in Latin which means arrival. After sharing in responsive liturgical reading, Brent expounded on the emphasis of week 2: Peace of God. We are promised God’s peace as the angels’ proclaimed to the shepherds of Jesus’ birth, […]
  • Advent 2021

    Special Event – Advent: Lesson 1

    Today was the first Sunday in Advent, and Mark taught the first of four lessons before Christmas. Mark first explained the histories of marking time around the world and how it affected the church regarding holy day observances. He then transitioned to 3 focus areas for Advent that infuse joy and faith:   Arrival in […]
  • Philippians, a Letter of Joy

    Special Guest-Three Lost and Found Parables; Mark Lanier with Dr. Peter Williams, 11/21/21

    Dr. Peter Williams joined Mark this morning to dig deep and reveal numerous levels of meaning from the three lost and found parables found in Luke 15: The lost sheep The lost coin The lost or prodigal son The main focus was the prodigal son relating several examples of similar real events in Genesis. Jesus […]
  • Philippians, a Letter of Joy

    Chapter 21, Philippians; Bringing it to a close, 11/14/21

    Mark brought the study of Philippians to a close with a focus on Philippians 4:14-23. He shared three points from Paul: 1. Finding a Deeper Fellowship: We learn that by doing good for others and sharing in their suffering and trouble, we will be stronger Christians. 2. An Uncomfortable Truth. Paul was familiar with the […]
  • Philippians, a Letter of Joy

    Special Guest, Conversation with Carolyn Lanier; Mark Lanier, 11-07-21

    Sunday’s Biblical Literacy Class was a breakfast celebration with lots of fun and food. Mark interviewed his mother who thrilled us with her delightful answers. Listen to Mrs. Lanier’s wisdom and especially her sweet potato story.

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