St Marcus Mke Sermons

Jesus transformed the Passover meal into something new. It is a gift of His body and blood for the forgiveness of sins, given freely to the unworthy who need it most. This meal is a foretaste of the eternal feast where Christ gathers His people, connecting those who commune here with those already rejoicing in His presence in heaven.Series Summary: The religious leaders at the cross hurled a challenge at Jesus: “Let this Messiah, this King of Israel, come down now from the cross, that we may see and believe.” They demanded proof before faith. But the Gospel of Mark, especially in its story of the Passion, invites us into a different reality: believing in order to see. From the anointing at Bethany to the silent emptiness of the tomb, Jesus’ journey subverts our expectations. The one hailed as king is crowned with thorns. The one with power to calm storms submits to arrest. The consistent, sure thread through the chaos is his Word. As the angel at the tomb reminded the trembling women, “He is going ahead of yo