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Gospel Explorations
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A weekly podcast designed to dive deep into God’s Word and help answer the hard questions that life throws at us from a biblical perspective.
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066: Matthew 15:21-39
2w ago00:15:46Tap to summarizeJesus answers the persistent faith of a Canaanite woman, heals multitudes, and feeds four thousand. Join Pastor Mark in this episode of Gospel Explorations, as we see the mercy of Christ reaching beyond expected boundaries, the power of a simple prayer — “Lord, help me” — and the abundance of a Savior whose crumbs are more than enough!For more insight and to access the questions for further reflection, click here.Send us Fan Mail
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3w ago00:09:23Tap to summarizeJesus confronts the Pharisees over their traditions and exposes the danger of outward religion without inward transformation. Discover why God is more concerned with the condition of our hearts than merely keeping appearances, and learn what truly defiles a person according to Jesus.Be sure to check out the show notes for reflection and study questions.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →064: Matthew 14:22-33
4w ago00:14:18Tap to summarizeIn Matthew 14:22–33, Jesus sends His disciples into a storm, comes to them walking on the sea, and rescues Peter when his little faith begins to fail. In this episode of Gospel Explorations, Pastor Mark explores Christ's presence in the storm, Peter’s bold step of faith, and the comfort of a Savior whose hand is immediate and sure.Thanks for taking the time to listen, be sure click here for the show notes with further study questions.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →063: Matthew 14:14-21
May 2800:12:43Tap to summarizeIn Matthew 14:14–21, Jesus looks on a hungry multitude with compassion, takes five loaves and two fishes, and feeds thousands with abundance left over. In this episode Pastor Mark explores Christ’s compassion, the disciples’ weakness, and the powerful truth that what is placed in Jesus’ hands is never too small.Check out our discussions questions here as you continue to think through this passage more and reflect on God's power.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →062: Matthew 14:1-13
May 2100:16:41Tap to summarizeIn today's passage, Herod is haunted by guilt, John the Baptist is imprisoned and executed, and Jesus withdraws in wisdom after hearing the news. Join us as we explore the torment of a guilty conscience, the danger of fearing man more than God, and the courage of a faithful prophet who spoke truth at great cost.Click here to access some additional study questions for further reflection.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →061: Matthew 13:44-58
May 1200:12:28Tap to summarizeIn Matthew 13:44–58, Jesus tells of hidden treasure, a pearl of great price, and a dragnet that gathers every kind — then returns to Nazareth and is rejected by His own. In this episode of Gospel Explorations, join Pastor Mark as we explore the value Christ places on His people, the certainty of final judgment, and the tragedy of unbelief when truth stands right in front of us.For further discussion and study, check out the show notes here.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →060: Matthew 13:24-43
Apr 1600:14:11Tap to summarizeIn Matthew 13:24–43, Jesus reveals that the visible outward kingdom community in this age will include both true and false, wheat and tares, visible growth and hidden corruption. Yet, in God's timing these things will be separated at the final harvest. Join Pastor Mark as we explore together the parables of the wheat and tares, the mustard seed, and the leaven — and what they teach us about patience, discernment, and the certainty of the coming harvest.For questions to spur on further study and discussion, click here for the show notes.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →059: Matthew 13:1-23
Apr 900:14:08Tap to summarizeIn Matthew 13:1–23, Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower and reveals four different responses to the Word of God. Pastor Mark invites you to explore these soils with him: the hardened heart, the shallow heart, the crowded heart, and the fruitful heart . It all culminates with a personal question Jesus’ parable presses on every listener: What kind of soil am I?Be sure to click here to check out the show notes for discussion questions to go dive deeper into this passage.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →058: Matthew 12:33-50
Apr 200:12:18Tap to summarizeIn today's passage, Jesus exposes the heart behind our words, rebukes the demand for signs, warns of the danger of spiritual emptiness, and redefines His true family. Pastor Mark invites you to explore with him why we know that fruit reveals the root, why the resurrection is the ultimate sign, and what it really means to belong to Christ.For more insight and further discussion, check out the show notes here.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →057: Matthew 12:22-32
Mar 2600:17:10Tap to summarizeIn Matthew 12:22–32, Jesus delivers a demon-possessed man, silences the Pharisees’ accusation, and gives a sobering warning about blasphemy against the Holy Ghost. Join Pastor Mark for this episode of Gospel Explorations, as we take a look together at Christ’s authority over darkness, the impossibility of neutrality, and why rejecting the Spirit’s testimony about Jesus is so serious.Don't miss the show notes for questions to spur on further discussion by clicking here.Send us Fan Mail
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