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Topic: Westminster Shorter Catechism Questions 43-44 (Continued from last week)
Author: Rev. W. Reid Hankins, M.Div.
Adult Sunday School at Trinity Presbyterian Church (OPC) on 10/19/2008 in Novato, CA.
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In our passage for today, we have three specific events all of which are very similar to things that have already happened in Mark. I mean, yes, they are new and distinct events in the history of Jesus’ ministry, but what’s going on and the general lessons that are being taught are some of the very same specific points that have just been taught in the last few chapters. And so our temptation today might be to zone out. We could say, yes, yes, I’ve heard these lessons before. And yet the fact that Jesus is reteaching even the disciples here some of the same lessons, shows that we sometimes need these lessons repeated. And so let’s look at what this passage has to say about Jesus’ mission of suffering, and even how we relate to that mission.
Passage: Mark 10:32-52
Author: Rev. W. Reid Hankins, M.Div.
Sermon originally preached during the Morning Service at Trinity Presbyterian Church (OPC) on 10/12/2008 in Novato, CA.
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Topic: Westminster Shorter Catechism Questions 43-44
Author: Rev. W. Reid Hankins, M.Div.
Adult Sunday School at Trinity Presbyterian Church (OPC) on 10/12/2008 in Novato, CA.
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The peril of riches. Often that is the topic introduced when looking at this well loved passage about the rich young ruler. Commentators sometimes point to the tenth commandment, or even the first, as the specific sin of this man. Others see this passage about two alternative ways to heaven – one hypothetical one through law-keeping, and another superior one by following Jesus. These different interpretations do possess some valid insight. And yet they fall short, if they do not understand the message in this passage in relationship to the kingdom. It is the kingdom which is under discussion in this passage. We must look to see what Jesus is teaching us about the kingdom today, and what he says about our relationship to it.
Passage: Mark 10:17-31
Author: Rev. W. Reid Hankins, M.Div.
Sermon originally preached during the Morning Service at Trinity Presbyterian Church (OPC) on 10/05/2008 in Novato, CA.
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