Last week, we examined the Pharisees’ practice of ceremonial handwashing, and observed that in their attempt to keep the law, and in their attempt to keep the law from being…
Jesus and his disciples do not follow the Jewish traditions which the Pharisees teach are necessary for God’s blessing. But as Jesus will point out to them, they are following…
One of Mark’s overarching reasons for writing this Gospel is to show us what true discipleship looks like, and to compel us to follow Jesus as his disciples. He does…
A rich, deep faith often flourishes among those who suffer. In the exercise of true religion, that faith becomes particularly alive and vibrant. Many of you have experienced this. Today’s…
What do you do when you are in over your head and it is because of your bad decisions? In today's passage we look at two situations. The disciples are…
Why is faith a challenge? Because we are creatures of time and space. We do not see what we hope for. Furthermore, our sinful nature tempts us to reject the…
The passage before us is the well-known parable of the sower. Many of you are probably familiar with its content, perhaps even with its explanation. The passage breaks down into…
It’s one thing to have a creed, but why have one with so much detail? In this session we examine the wisdom of defining doctrines that are important for the…
In this session, we introduce the Westminster Confession of Faith by examining the very idea of creeds and confessions, and whether they are a good thing.
In part two, Pastor Winston looks at the second difference between John's baptism and Christian baptism. John’s baptism did not replace circumcision, and was required even of those who were…