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Richard Bustraan

Can you imagine being the first believers in Jesus. Imagine if there were no traditions or history of Christianity built into your thinking. What would our meetings look like? How would we know if we had a good meeting? Let's see how the Apostles defined a good meeting.

How the Apostles "Did" Church (Acts 2:42-47)

Do you want to see miracles? Take the first step. Do you want to see a wave of global harvest? Go and Tell. Jesus said if we Go and Tell, miracles will begin to take place. Are you ready for miracles?

Do you want to see miracles? Take the first step. Do you want to see a wave of global harvest? Go and Tell. Jesus said if we Go ...

Bible Study - Mark 16:15-20 (Go and Tell)

We have an enemy. We will face him and lose to him. Everyone does. His name is death. Jesus is the only one to defeat death and offer life. He is our champion. He now offers us new life.

We have an enemy. We will face him and lose to him. Everyone does. His name is death. Jesus is the only one to defeat death ...

Bible Study - Mark 15:42-16:14 (Jesus is Alive)

All religions asks their followers what they are doing for their god. The Bible shows us what our God has done for us. This is the central story for the Bible.

Bible Study - Mark 14:53-15:41 (Jesus Crucified)

The night before Jesus was betrayed, falsely tried, beaten and crucified, trouble had already began to brew as he took his last Passover meal on earth.

Bible Study - Mark 14:12-42 (Calm Before The Storm)

When Jesus was invited to a dinner to be the guest of honor, most were focused on eating and chatting. But one woman understood what was going to happen next in Jesus's life and she took action.

Bible Study - Mark 14:1-9 (Timing is Everything)

Jesus taught us to sit at the feet of trees and listen to their wisdom. They hold the key to understanding when Jesus will return.

Bible Study - Mark 13:28-37 The Element of Surprise

What is the Abomination that Causes Desolation? Jesus said that it is a trigger event that will take place in the middle of the Great Tribulation. From this point we can mark the sudden escalation of evil until the day the Lord Jesus descends from heaven. So what is this event that we are to be watching for?

Bible Study - Mark 13:14-27 - The Abomination that Causes Desolation

“The times they are a changin.” This present evil age is passing and the dawning of the utopian era predicted by the prophets is upon us. The doorway transitioning from this age into the next is a short season of turmoil unparalleled in the history of the world. In Mark 13, Jesus taught a number of summary points to help us understand what will take place during this troubled, transitional time.

Bible Study - Mark 13:1-13 (Signs of the Times Part 1)

WATCH OUT! for dangerous people who see religion as a path to achieving status and respect. The pleasure in loving God is not found in what we can get out of positions of power. Instead, it should give us pleasure to do things for God who has first loved us. We give our best and not the leftovers.

Bible Study – Mark 12:38-44 (What's In It For Me)

If Jesus had defended himself at his trial, would he have been set free? I think so. Not only would he have been able to show the baseless nature of the charges made against him, but his wisdom would have disarmed his accusers and liberated him from the death sentence. I know that the Messiah's suffering and death was part of God's plan, but in Mark 12:13ff, we see Jesus' ability to negotiate his accusers questions on the streets of Jerusalem.

Bible Study - Mark 12:13–34 (Jesus Answers Difficult Questions)

The owner and builder of the house tells the tenants that they will soon be homeless. Huh? When the religious leaders tried to push Jesus around with their authority, Jesus pushed back with the warning that they would soon be evicted from Jerusalem and a new house will be built for all people.

Bible Study – Mark 11:27-12:12 (Jesus is the Cornerstone)

All things are possible! Really? Can you lick the back of your neck? What does Jesus mean when he said that we could throw mountains into the sea. I've seen some great faith, but I've never seen mountains be cast into the sea. See how Jesus inspires us to hope again that God is able.

Bible Study – Mark 11:20-33 (The Ability to Hope Again)

Is complaining is your favorite hobby? When faced with a path of change, are you too cowardly to get moving and do something about it? Jesus faced the religious and political elites of Jerusalem with boldness that very few of us would ever have. Learn something beautiful about how a true revolutionary operates and the changes he will bring in and through you.

Bible Study – Mark 11:1–19 (Stop Complaining and Do Something)

What is keeping you from reaching out and taking hold of your destiny? Disabled, rejected, nameless, despised by people, poor, illiterate . . . Could he possibly have more odds stacked against him? But, his simple determined faith won him a life changing moment with Jesus. Wait until you see what happened.

Bible Study – Mark 10:46-52 Don't Let Destiny Pass You By

Competition is healthy for economies. Does it work in the church? Is there a place for cut–throat competition among God' children? What about pursuing excellence? How does all this fit in with Jesus model of being the boss? See how God views greatness.

Bible Study – Mark 10:32–45 (I am Better Than You)

God wants you to be wealthy and prosperous, so we're told. But Jesus said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for wealthy person to enter heaven. Learn why it is impossible to be saved.

Bible Study – Mark 10:17-31 Rich People Cannot Go to Heaven

Marriage is between a man and a ...<br />
Divorce is or is not permitted? If you divorce can you remarry? What is the point of marriage anyway?

Marriage is between a man and a ...
Divorce is or is not permitted? If you divorce can you remarry? What is the point of marriage anyway?

Bible Study - Mark 10:1-12 (Marriage - What's The Point)

Slaves, Kids, Gouging out your eyes, cutting off your hands and salted with fire . . . When Jesus wanted to teach His disciples a master class on leadership, He addressed five issues that a knowledge from a Bible college will never give. Learn the Five areas of Leadership from Jesus’ Master Class.

Bible Study - Mark 9:33-50 (Jesus' Master Class on Leadership)

Can God do anything? Have you given up hoping for any change? How do we remove the ceiling that hinders our view, so we can see out into the infinite sky? How can we see God do the impossible?<br />
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Jesus helps us overcome our doubts with one simple phrase. All things . . . Mark 9:13-29

Can God do anything? Have you given up hoping for any change? How do we remove the ceiling that hinders our view, so we can see out into the infinite sky? How can we see God do the impossible?

Jesus helps us overcome our doubts with one simple phrase. All things . . . Mark 9:13-29

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