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Are We Human? Flourishing in the Age of AI: Mark 12:28-31 | Part 2 (Nathan Betts) by Highlands Community Church
From Genghis Khan's vengeance to God’s vineyard. Let’s explore what happens when humanity rejects God’s message of peace and the mind-blowing mercy waiting for those who finally surrender to the King. Our text in this study is: Mark 12:1-12 Series: Who Do You Say That He Is? Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the […]
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How should Christians view the Bible? Christians should rely on the Bible as Jesus did. This lesson draws from Mark 12 to observe how Jesus defended the truth by relying on the Bible. This study also addresses some of the tough questions many have about the Bible.
Caring Community Church
The teachers of the law didn't give the Messiah enough honour (35-37)The Messiah is the son of David2 Samuel 7:12-16; Psalm 18:50; 132:11-12; Isaiah 9:7; Jeremiah 30:9; Hosea 3:5; Amos 9:11David called the Messiah ‘my Lord' (Psalm 110)The Messiah is much more than a national hero! (Psalm 110)Will be exalted over everything vv1-3, 5-7Acts 2:32-36; Hebrews 1:13; 1 Corinthians 15:25Will forever be a priest in the order of Melchizedek v4Genesis 14:18-20; Hebrews 5:10; 7:15-17, 24; 10:11-14;Do you honour Messiah Jesus enough?The teachers of the law took too much honour for themselves (38-40)STATUS – They drew attention to themselves (38)POWER – They sought places of honour (39)TRIBUTE – They demanded payment (40)Do you honour yourself too much?
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Northside Baptist Church
A Disciple of Jesus and Politics - The King and His PeoplePart -2 from the Gospel of Mark.The gospel of mark is a great opportunity to bring friends who want to explore who Jesus is. The book is structured as a journey from Galilee to Jerusalem along with Jesus and know who he is and why he came.
Mark 12:41-4441 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents.43 Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. 44 They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.”NOTE: Financial giving is “sacrificial serving” in Jesus name…… The place of financial giving in the Temple was a horn shaped brass container that made a sound when coins hit it. Notice Mark's use of the verbs “threw” by the rich and “put” by the widow. One makes more sound than the other for sure…..
True Devotion – Mark 12:18-44 by Redemption Church
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Series: 2026 - The Parables of Jesus: The Kingdom StoryService: Sunday WorshipType: Bible MessageSpeaker: Phillip W. Martin
Colby Medeiros preached this sermon on May 10, 2026. The text is Mark 12:28–34.
Exodus 21-22; 19 Psalms 78; 41 Mark 12
What if the way you measure your faith isn't the way God measures it at all? That's the question Jesus drops right in our lap in Mark chapter 12 — and He uses one of the most quietly powerful moments in all of the Gospels to make the point. We've been watching Jesus disrupt systems, confront religious leaders, and flip assumptions upside down. And He does it again here, but this time it's subtle. He simply sits down near the temple collection box and watches. Rich people filing past, dropping in large, visible, attention-drawing gifts. And then — one poor widow. Two small coins. And Jesus turns to His disciples and says she gave more than all of them. Here's what I want us to really sit with today: giving can be just as performative as anything else. Those offerings were dropped into trumpet-shaped boxes in a very public space — and if you were giving a lot, everyone knew it. Sound familiar? Because not much has changed. Jesus even says about people who give for public recognition, you've been paid in full — meaning the applause here on earth? That's your reward. Full stop. But this widow? She had every reason to hold on to those two coins. She had no husband, no legal protections, no guaranteed income. Those coins may have been her next meal. And she gave them anyway. That's what Jesus noticed. Not the amount — the dependence. Not the performance — the trust. We also talk about something that I find really freeing once it actually sinks in: everything we have already belongs to God. He gave it to us. So when He asks us to give, He's not asking us to sacrifice what's ours — He's inviting us to participate in what He's already doing. And friend, He can do it with or without us. But he's asking, do you want to be part of it? So here's the honest question I'm leaving us all with today: if someone separated your calendar and your bank account from what you say you value — what would they actually find? Because that's where the real audit happens. Want More?
Pastor Tim continues our sermon series in the book of Mark by unpacking 12:18-44.
Threshold Two: From Complacent To Curious | Mark 12:28-34 by Osterville Baptist Church
What Does God Want From Me? Part 3 // Mark 12:28-34Series - QuestionsSpeaker - Gordon HallNeed Prayer? - Click HereSunday's • 10am • Clovis North High School/Granite Ridge.For the latest on what's happening at church, visit rvcfresno.com or @RVCFresno on Facebook and Instagram.
Steve Semas preached this sermon on May 3, 2026. The text is Mark 12:18-27.
In this powerful passage, Jesus speaks in parables, answers difficult questions, and reveals the foundation of true faith. From the Parable of the Tenants, we see a warning about rejecting God's authority and misusing what He has entrusted to us. When questioned about paying taxes, Jesus gives a timeless answer:
20 Proverbs 23; Exodus 12-16; 19 Psalms 52-56; 41 Mark 12-14
Preached by Everett Berry
What Does God Want From Me? Part 2 // Mark 12:28-34Series - QuestionsSpeaker - Gordon HallNeed Prayer? - Click HereSunday's • 10am • Clovis North High School/Granite Ridge.For the latest on what's happening at church, visit rvcfresno.com or @RVCFresno on Facebook and Instagram.
Our Daily Portion Podcast is a daily podcast to help us stay in God's Word daily. We follow the Daily Torah Portion schedule utilizing the NASB translation. The scripture is read, a nugget is shared, and prayer closes us out. Go to pursuitfortruth.com for more information about WIT Ministries.
Colby Medeiros preached this sermon on April 26, 2026. The text is Mark 12:13-17.
Text: Mark 12:13-44 (Classic Episode) Hosts: J. Kent Edwards Vicki Hitzges Nathan Norman Narrator: Brian French Donate Produced by Nathan James Norman/Untold Podcast Production © 2026 CrossTalk Global
Today's reading opens with a parable that addresses the Pharisees. In the parable of the vineyard owner, farmhands rebel against the owner of the land they are working on. They reject anyone sent by the owner and refuse to give the owner any of the produce of the field. Time and again they reject and even kill the messengers sent to them and when the son of the vineyard owner comes they plot to kill him so that they might take the vineyard for themselves. Later, those view themselves as authorities in matters of theology pepper Jesus with questions about taxes, the resurrection, and the greatest commandment. Christ answers every question deftly and the crowds listen to him with delight. :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org
We finish up Mark 12 in verse 35. Our Lord Jesus Christ uses scripture to question His enemies. He put them, theologically and intellectually on the horns of dilemma, between the Rock and a hard place.How can the Messiah be both King David's Lord and yet be David's son? That is, how can the Messiah be both the root of and fruit of David at the same time? Do you know?The Lord gives a warning to the people. Beware of men which desire to be great.Our Lord next brings us a commendation. He watched a poor widow in the temple treasury put in all the money she had to live on. This shows two things.1st The absolute devotion and sacrifice to the Lord.2nd The yoke of bondage imposed by the religious system on the people.Here is Dr. Mitchell. Mark 12:35. This is the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.
Dr. Mitchell continues in Mark 12:23 with the Sadducees confronting Jesus. Their hypothetical situation was so construed as to deprecate the resurrection of the body by the living God. These Sadducees are likened to the theological liberals of this present generation. As Mark writes, Jesus said they were in error because they did not know the Scriptures nor the power of the living God. God is the God of the living, not of the dead.Then Jesus is asked by a discerning scribe what is the greatest commandment of the law. After Jesus answered this sincere request, the man recognized the real intent and spirit of the law.The Lord Jesus recognized the heart and mind of this Scribe. He was near to the kingdom of God in his understanding.Here is Dr. Mitchell. Mark 12:23. This is the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.
Our study resumes in Mark 12:13. Another trap is set for the Lord Jesus. Three groups band together trying to trap the Lord Jesus in a statement. These were the Pharisees, the Herodians and the Sadducees. Dr. Mitchell gives us an insightful examination of these confrontations. He first takes the Pharisees and then the Herodians, who were in opposition to one another normally, but were now united against Christ. Mark writes that Jesus knew their hypocrisy and put them to a test with a coin. Then later the Sadducees confronted Jesus with a hypothetical situation concerning marriage and resurrection. Is it not ironical? They did not even believe in physical resurrection. Jesus shows they did not know the Scripture or the power of God, or the Living God of resurrection. Here is Mark 12:13 with Dr. Mitchell. You're listening to the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.
What Does God Want From Me? // Mark 12:28-34Series - QuestionsSpeaker - Gordon HallNeed Prayer? - Click HereSunday's • 10am • Clovis North High School/Granite Ridge.For the latest on what's happening at church, visit rvcfresno.com or @RVCFresno on Facebook and Instagram.
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In Chapter 12 of Mark, we look at a scene in four parts where Jesus is being question by religious professionals, a warning about them to the disciples, then in contrast, a widow giving "all she had".
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March 31 | Holy Tuesday (Mark 12:38-44) by Christ Covenant
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, the VC describes how Jesus unleashes a blistering takedown of religious showmen who parade in flowing robes, snag the best seats, and devour widows' houses while pretending to pray for show.
In Mark 12, Jesus is in a confrontation with religious leaders where his authority is challenged. They perceive that his parable of the wicked tenants is against them, and they respond with trap questions regarding taxes and the resurrection.
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Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 1-2; Mark 12 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! In this episode for March 5th, 2025, Hunter embraces listeners on day 65 of a year-long journey through the Scriptures. Today's reading leads us through Deuteronomy 1 and 2, revisiting Moses' reminders to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, and Mark 12, where Jesus offers profound teachings about authority, resurrection, love, and true devotion to God. Hunter guides us through the narrative, reflecting on Israel's wandering, God's faithful provision, and the call to trust Him fully—even when the journey gets long or the challenges seem impossible. In Mark's Gospel, Jesus addresses tough questions from the religious leaders, teaching us about giving to God what is truly His—ourselves—and highlighting the importance of loving God and our neighbors above all. After the readings, we're invited into a thoughtful time of prayer led by Unknown, centering our hearts on peace, unity, and surrendering our lives back to God. Hunter also marks the significance of Ash Wednesday, inviting everyone—regardless of tradition—to walk together through the reflective season of Lent as we prepare our hearts for Easter. Join us in this sacred space as we listen to God's Word, offer our hearts in prayer, and remember the deep truth: you are God's beloved, and you are not alone on the journey. TODAY'S DEVOTION: The coin belongs to Caesar, but you—you belong to God. That's what Jesus wants you to see. As Hunter points out, the religious leaders tried to trap Jesus in a web of money, power, and politics, but he would not be caught in the snare of their idols. Instead, Jesus took a simple coin and asked whose image was stamped upon it. "Caesar's," they answered. But then Jesus took this moment to direct their hearts—and ours—to a far deeper reality. You are made in God's image. His imprint is upon you, just as surely as Caesar's image is on that coin. Therefore, your truest belonging is not to any ruler or any fleeting thing, but to God himself. As the catechism proclaims, "We are not our own, but belong to God." This is our hope in life and death. You are his—his child, his family, his beloved. So what do we give to God? Ourselves. Returning to him what is already his. When we do this—when we yield our hearts, our loves, our lives—we are freed from the idols and traps that entangle so many: money, politics, power. Instead, we find our truest and most joyful life in him. As Hunter reminds us, our real life is "hidden with God in Christ." This is the deepest truth about who we are. Let us learn to walk this out, returning daily to the God who made us, offering ourselves in love and trust. That is my prayer for my own soul. That is my prayer for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that is my prayer for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation. Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL