Mark 14:22-42; 15:21-41
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We are going to take a journey to the cross today. Before we get to Golgotha, we are going to the Guest Room, and then into the Garden. I want to look at the last days of Jesus on earth in chapters 14 and 15 of Mark’s (short but powerful) Gospel. Here’s why what we are looking at is so important: Jesus reveals the meaning of his death at this meal and in this garden.
Mark 14:22-42; 15:21-41
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We are going to take a journey to the cross today. Before we get to Golgotha, we are going to the Guest Room, and then into the Garden. I want to look at the last days of Jesus on earth in chapters 14 and 15 of Mark’s (short but powerful) Gospel.Here’s why what we are looking at is so important: Jesus reveals the meaning of his death at this meal and in this garden.
Ephesians 6:10-24
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Paul exhorts the Ephesians and us to stand firm by God’s strength in God’s armor in the midst of spiritual warfare. The critical battle has already been won! There’s just a mop up operation going on. He is Lord. We are in him. The emphasis is not on us memorizing each piece and “praying it on.” It’s about putting on the characteristics and virtues that are ours through our union with Jesus Christ. We are to put on Christ, which simply means as in Ephesians 4:24, recognize who you are in Christ, and live consistently with that identity with the spiritual resources that are yours. We keep our armor on, until our King returns. Then, we will fall down before him, the one who has loved us with an everlasting love, and we will put our weapons down because the war will be over.
Ephesians 6:5-9
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What’s your least favorite job of all time? I haven’t had as many bad jobs as some of you have. Donnie told me that he milked cows for two years, and also used to discard dead animals from the vet. I’ve been an umpire for Little League. It would have been fun if not for the parents!Work is a gift and we should think God for work. But some jobs are not high on the desirability scale! How can you find any meaning or fulfillment in your daily vocation – either paid work or unpaid work (mom/student)? This text shows us that we need to see Christ as our ultimate “boss” for whom we labor. You see, you can transfer masters without transferring jobs. Paul teaches us in this section how the Lordship of Christ should affect our view of work. We can exalt Christ through our various jobs.
Ephesians 6:1-4
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This little section is brief but powerful. In these few verses Paul highlights essential priorities of children and parents. Now, obviously, kids can grow up in great homes, and turn out a rebellious. I totally understand that. The point I’m driving out is: Those who’ve had their hearts changed by the gospel, must seek to love, nurture and disciple their children.