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Resources on Mark

Resources on Mark

The Death of Christ (Good Friday)

Mark 15:33-39 33 At noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. 34 And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). 35 When some of those standing near heard this, they said, “Listen, he’s calling Elijah.” 36 Someone ran, filled a sponge with wine vinegar, put it on a staff, and offered it to Jesus to drink. “Now leave him alone. Let’s see if Elijah…

The Gospel and Rest

This week, we ask how the gospel informs our rest.  The Lord created us as spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual, and social beings.  Rest, in all these areas, becomes essential to our overall well-being.  Though there are practical steps we can (and should) take to rest well, the goal of rest is ultimately to point us to the One in whom are souls find their deepest rest: Jesus.   Mark 6:30-36 30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all…