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In Acts chapter 20 we have a unique account of a faithful minister taking leave of those in his charge and moving on to God's next step. Paul had ministered deeply for a time to the church at Ephesus and was answering the call of the Holy Spirit to go to Jerusalem but wanted to leave the elders in the Ephesian church with a final word before his departure. Visiting pastor Ben Wright opens the Scriptures with this message concerning the stewarding & shepherding of a local church and the responsibilities of both the pastor and congregation in the work of the Kingdom. Our Scripture reading for this message is in Jeremiah 26:1-15.

Sometimes, we can identify with the disciple's puzzlement as they came face to face with God in the flesh in the person of Christ. And yet, the message that is contained here in Mark 8 is of great importance and can certainly be grasped with the help of the Holy Spirit. The world seeks to be satisfied in so many ways but only Christ offers the sufficiency necessary to fulfill the longing in our souls for complete satisfaction.

Sometimes, we can identify with the disciple's puzzlement as they came face to face with God in the flesh in the person of Christ. And yet, the message that is contained here in Mark 8 is of great importance and can certainly be grasped with the help of the Holy Spirit. The world seeks to be satisfied in so many ways but only Christ offers the sufficiency necessary to fulfill the longing in our souls for complete satisfaction.

Sometimes, we can identify with the disciple's puzzlement as they came face to face with God in the flesh in the person of Christ. And yet, the message that is contained here in Mark 8 is of great importance and can certainly be grasped with the help of the Holy Spirit. The world seeks to be satisfied in so many ways but only Christ offers the sufficiency necessary to fulfill the longing in our souls for complete satisfaction.

Sometimes, we can identify with the disciple's puzzlement as they came face to face with God in the flesh in the person of Christ. And yet, the message that is contained here in Mark 8 is of great importance and can certainly be grasped with the help of the Holy Spirit. The world seeks to be satisfied in so many ways but only Christ offers the sufficiency necessary to fulfill the longing in our souls for complete satisfaction.

We would encourage you to begin today's study by first reading Isaiah chapter 35. It's connection to the message contained in Mark 7:31-37 cannot be overstated. In this day of sin, turmoil, elections, corruption and suffering, we sometimes struggle to affirm this truth that Christ has done and will do all things well. But if we can grasp and believe this truth, we have the opportunity of knowing more of God as who He truly is and His purpose in circumstances and history.

We would encourage you to begin today's study by first reading Isaiah chapter 35. It's connection to the message contained in Mark 7:31-37 cannot be overstated. In this day of sin, turmoil, elections, corruption and suffering, we sometimes struggle to affirm this truth that Christ has done and will do all things well. But if we can grasp and believe this truth, we have the opportunity of knowing more of God as who He truly is and His purpose in circumstances and history.

We would encourage you to begin today's study by first reading Isaiah chapter 35. It's connection to the message contained in Mark 7:31-37 cannot be overstated. In this day of sin, turmoil, elections, corruption and suffering, we sometimes struggle to affirm this truth that Christ has done and will do all things well. But if we can grasp and believe this truth, we have the opportunity of knowing more of God as who He truly is and His purpose in circumstances and history.

We would encourage you to begin today's study by first reading Isaiah chapter 35. It's connection to the message contained in Mark 7:31-37 cannot be overstated. In this day of sin, turmoil, elections, corruption and suffering, we sometimes struggle to affirm this truth that Christ has done and will do all things well. But if we can grasp and believe this truth, we have the opportunity of knowing more of God as who He truly is and His purpose in circumstances and history.

The story of the Syrophoenician Woman in Mark 7, while an encouraging passage, can be puzzling as well when considering the terms Jesus used in this brief conversation. What did he mean when he spoke of "dogs" eating the crumbs from the children's table? Did he really mean that Gentiles were dogs? And why didn't he just instantly heal this woman's daughter? Open your Bible with us to Mark 7 as we seek to see the real Jesus in this chapter.

The story of the Syrophoenician Woman in Mark 7, while an encouraging passage, can be puzzling as well when considering the terms Jesus used in this brief conversation. What did he mean when he spoke of "dogs" eating the crumbs from the children's table? Did he really mean that Gentiles were dogs? And why didn't he just instantly heal this woman's daughter? Open your Bible with us to Mark 7 as we seek to see the real Jesus in this chapter.

The story of the Syrophoenician Woman in Mark 7, while an encouraging passage, can be puzzling as well when considering the terms Jesus used in this brief conversation. What did he mean when he spoke of "dogs" eating the crumbs from the children's table? Did he really mean that Gentiles were dogs? And why didn't he just instantly heal this woman's daughter? Open your Bible with us to Mark 7 as we seek to see the real Jesus in this chapter.

The story of the Syrophoenician Woman in Mark 7, while an encouraging passage, can be puzzling as well when considering the terms Jesus used in this brief conversation. What did he mean when he spoke of "dogs" eating the crumbs from the children's table? Did he really mean that Gentiles were dogs? And why didn't he just instantly heal this woman's daughter? Open your Bible with us to Mark 7 as we seek to see the real Jesus in this chapter.

Defilement. It's not a word that we use often these days. It's somewhat old fashioned. But Mark 7, verses 14-23 demands a clear usage of proper language to accurately describe the topic Christ discusses. We continue on a similar theme to the message from last week as we learn that the contamination of humanity is defined by God, not by men. It is easy for us to look at ourselves or someone else on the outside and believe that we're clean, or at least doing OK. But when we hold up the 'black light' of God's perfect standard, we begin to see the need for a perfect Savior.

Defilement. It's not a word that we use often these days. It's somewhat old fashioned. But Mark 7, verses 14-23 demands a clear usage of proper language to accurately describe the topic Christ discusses. We continue on a similar theme to the message from last week as we learn that the contamination of humanity is defined by God, not by men. It is easy for us to look at ourselves or someone else on the outside and believe that we're clean, or at least doing OK. But when we hold up the 'black light' of God's perfect standard, we begin to see the need for a perfect Savior.

Defilement. It's not a word that we use often these days. It's somewhat old fashioned. But Mark 7, verses 14-23 demands a clear usage of proper language to accurately describe the topic Christ discusses. We continue on a similar theme to the message from last week as we learn that the contamination of humanity is defined by God, not by men. It is easy for us to look at ourselves or someone else on the outside and believe that we're clean, or at least doing OK. But when we hold up the 'black light' of God's perfect standard, we begin to see the need for a perfect Savior.

Defilement. It's not a word that we use often these days. It's somewhat old fashioned. But Mark 7, verses 14-23 demands a clear usage of proper language to accurately describe the topic Christ discusses. We continue on a similar theme to the message from last week as we learn that the contamination of humanity is defined by God, not by men. It is easy for us to look at ourselves or someone else on the outside and believe that we're clean, or at least doing OK. But when we hold up the 'black light' of God's perfect standard, we begin to see the need for a perfect Savior.

We begin our message today with an exhortation concerning difficult passages that we come across in the Word. Maybe we skip over certain things when we don't understand them or comprehend it's intent. But as we learn today, Scripture is indeed God-breathed and profitable in it's entirety. Open your Bibles with us to Mark 7 and listen carefully as Christ directly confronts the spiritual leaders of his day and challenges the veracity of their self-generated religious practices.

We begin our message today with an exhortation concerning difficult passages that we come across in the Word. Maybe we skip over certain things when we don't understand them or comprehend it's intent. But as we learn today, Scripture is indeed God-breathed and profitable in it's entirety. Open your Bibles with us to Mark 7 and listen carefully as Christ directly confronts the spiritual leaders of his day and challenges the veracity of their self-generated religious practices.

We begin our message today with an exhortation concerning difficult passages that we come across in the Word. Maybe we skip over certain things when we don't understand them or comprehend it's intent. But as we learn today, Scripture is indeed God-breathed and profitable in it's entirety. Open your Bibles with us to Mark 7 and listen carefully as Christ directly confronts the spiritual leaders of his day and challenges the veracity of their self-generated religious practices.