West Franklin Archives - Page 26 of 31

Resurrection

Women were the first people empowered by Jesus to share the Good News of the gospel.

Crucified between two criminals, Jesus shows that securing our forgiveness was more important than defending his reputation or accusations.

Inaugurating the first Lord’s Supper, Jesus gave his disciples a new meal to illustrate why He had come and what He would do on their...

In the swirl of activity note what catches the attention of Jesus – the widow’s gift. Jesus helps us understand that giving is not about...

It is incongruent with the gospel to love God and yet hate our neighbor.

For the first time, Jesus reveals that He was a different type of king, one who used his authority to serve.

In a culture of rich young rulers, the message of Jesus is still prophetic about what brings true life.

This story is the pivot of Mark’s gospel, foreshadowing Jesus’ death and eventual resurrection.

Jesus does all things well. The healing of this deaf man illustrates has the ability to open eyes and ears.

Jesus heals a desperate woman and restoring a dead girl to life both reverse the curse (death, pain in childbearing) and points to the resurrection.

Jesus radically re-defines true relationships. He re-creates the home and re-shapes our understanding of what it means to be part of a faith family.

The identity and authority of Jesus are validated. Jesus demonstrated authority and power over all circumstances and entities.