Monthly Archives: January 2012

Courageous Movie Night – January 28th

Posted on January 24, 2012 by dkoop

Join us this Saturday to see the movie Courageous.  It’s Free – check out the opening scene! Saturday January 28th – doors open at 6:30 PM.  Admission is Free – and so is the popcorn.  Drinks, food and other refreshments will … Continue reading →

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Mark 2

Posted on January 23, 2012 by dkoop

Chapter 1 shows conflict between Jesus and the power of Satan. Chapter 2 introduces a new factor in the conflict: resistance to Jesus by the religious establishment. The religious leaders, accustomed to giving lip service to the idea of a … Continue reading →

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Mark 1

Posted on January 22, 2012 by dkoop

John the Baptist Prepares the Way for Jesus / 1:1-8 Reading Mark’s first words, we can sense his excitement. His account doesn’t give background biographical information because he wanted his readers to see Jesus in action as quickly as possible. … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Mark

Posted on January 21, 2012 by dkoop

Action! Mark’s use of the word “immediately” occurs well over thirty times. The Gospel paints a moving, vivid, day-to-day drama of the dramatic life of Christ. It rushes from event to event as if breathlessly moving toward one final ultimate climax. … Continue reading →

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