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- February 18

• The Way of the Lord

• Mark 6:1-8:21

  The Gospel of Mark has much to say about the way we live our lives. Mark, at the outset, writes of "the way of the Lord," which is the way of Jesus. In one sense, the way of the Lord is literal: Mark depicts Jesus' journey from Galilee in the north to Jerusalem in the south. Far more significant are why Jesus takes the journey, how he goes about it, and what he accomplishes. By depicting a literal journey as the setting for the way of Jesus, Mark invites us to join Jesus on the road from popularity in Galilee to crucifixion in Jerusalem. We learn the way of the Lord by walking with Jesus. The Gospel of Mark, then, inspires us, as individuals and as a church, to follow Jesus wherever he leads.

• This Week:

  A Prophet for All Seasons

  Mark 6:14-30

  In this passage we see Herod as a pitiful excuse for a king; he capitulates to the schemes of his wife and orders the execution of John the Baptist. This story both echoes the story of Esther and foreshadows the story of Christ, pointing to Christ as the true King who walks in the way of the Lord and affects a better salvation than that of Esther. We are called to rise to the challenge of assuming our prophetic vocation in the public square: affirming and applauding, critiquing and reminding. Also, as we walk in the way of the Lord (giving, serving, submitting to God's will) it gives our prophetic role credibility.

• The Way of the Lord

• Mark 6:1-8:21

  The Gospel of Mark has much to say about the way we live our lives. Mark, at the outset, writes of "the way of the Lord," which is the way of Jesus. In one sense, the way of the Lord is literal: Mark depicts Jesus' journey from Galilee in the north to Jerusalem in the south. Far more significant are why Jesus takes the journey, how he goes about it, and what he accomplishes. By depicting a literal journey as the setting for the way of Jesus, Mark invites us to join Jesus on the road from popularity in Galilee to crucifixion in Jerusalem. We learn the way of the Lord by walking with Jesus. The Gospel of Mark, then, inspires us, as individuals and as a church, to follow Jesus wherever he leads.

• This Week:

  A Prophet for All Seasons

  Mark 6:14-30

  In this passage we see Herod as a pitiful excuse for a king; he capitulates to the schemes of his wife and orders the execution of John the Baptist. This story both echoes the story of Esther and foreshadows the story of Christ, pointing to Christ as the true King who walks in the way of the Lord and affects a better salvation than that of Esther. We are called to rise to the challenge of assuming our prophetic vocation in the public square: affirming and applauding, critiquing and reminding. Also, as we walk in the way of the Lord (giving, serving, submitting to God's will) it gives our prophetic role credibility.

• The Way of the Lord

• Mark 6:1-8:21

  The Gospel of Mark has much to say about the way we live our lives. Mark, at the outset, writes of "the way of the Lord," which is the way of Jesus. In one sense, the way of the Lord is literal: Mark depicts Jesus' journey from Galilee in the north to Jerusalem in the south. Far more significant are why Jesus takes the journey, how he goes about it, and what he accomplishes. By depicting a literal journey as the setting for the way of Jesus, Mark invites us to join Jesus on the road from popularity in Galilee to crucifixion in Jerusalem. We learn the way of the Lord by walking with Jesus. The Gospel of Mark, then, inspires us, as individuals and as a church, to follow Jesus wherever he leads.

• This Week:

  Mark 6:41-42

  Jesus, echoing different parts of the story of Israel and anticipating the upper room, miraculously feeds 5,000 men in the wilderness. The feeding of the 5,000 tells of a greater feast--one that we all partake of when we come to the Lord's Table.

• The Way of the Lord

• Mark 6:1-8:21

  The Gospel of Mark has much to say about the way we live our lives. Mark, at the outset, writes of "the way of the Lord," which is the way of Jesus. In one sense, the way of the Lord is literal: Mark depicts Jesus' journey from Galilee in the north to Jerusalem in the south. Far more significant are why Jesus takes the journey, how he goes about it, and what he accomplishes. By depicting a literal journey as the setting for the way of Jesus, Mark invites us to join Jesus on the road from popularity in Galilee to crucifixion in Jerusalem. We learn the way of the Lord by walking with Jesus. The Gospel of Mark, then, inspires us, as individuals and as a church, to follow Jesus wherever he leads.

• This Week:

  Mark 6:41-42

  Jesus, echoing different parts of the story of Israel and anticipating the upper room, miraculously feeds 5,000 men in the wilderness. The feeding of the 5,000 tells of a greater feast--one that we all partake of when we come to the Lord's Table.

• Sitting down with friends, family, or someone new, for a meal and fellowship!

• Are you a follower of Christ but have never been baptized? Take part in the ritual that has signified entrance into the community of faith for thousands of years. Baptism will be part of the 8:30 and 11:15 worship services on January 25. A video of personal testimonies will be made prior to the baptism to share during both services. Click here for testimonies from previous baptisms at PBC. If you're interested in knowing more about baptism, you can read our church's baptism information paper.

  Contact Paul Taylor, paul_taylor@pbc.org, 650-494-3840 x231.

• The Way of the Lord

• Mark 6:1-8:21

  The Gospel of Mark has much to say about the way we live our lives. Mark, at the outset, writes of "the way of the Lord," which is the way of Jesus. In one sense, the way of the Lord is literal: Mark depicts Jesus' journey from Galilee in the north to Jerusalem in the south. Far more significant are why Jesus takes the journey, how he goes about it, and what he accomplishes. By depicting a literal journey as the setting for the way of Jesus, Mark invites us to join Jesus on the road from popularity in Galilee to crucifixion in Jerusalem. We learn the way of the Lord by walking with Jesus. The Gospel of Mark, then, inspires us, as individuals and as a church, to follow Jesus wherever he leads.

• This Week:

  Mark 6:45-56

  Jesus walks on the sea; the sea which God conquered in the first creation and in the first exodus. It symbolizes what Jesus came to do: defeat evil and inaugurate the kingdom of God in a new exodus and a new creation. He came to restore humans to their proper place as rulers over creation. The eye-opening sight of a man walking on the sea provides for the disciples more mind-opening evidence concerning who Jesus is and what he came to do.

• The Way of the Lord

• Mark 6:1-8:21

  The Gospel of Mark has much to say about the way we live our lives. Mark, at the outset, writes of "the way of the Lord," which is the way of Jesus. In one sense, the way of the Lord is literal: Mark depicts Jesus' journey from Galilee in the north to Jerusalem in the south. Far more significant are why Jesus takes the journey, how he goes about it, and what he accomplishes. By depicting a literal journey as the setting for the way of Jesus, Mark invites us to join Jesus on the road from popularity in Galilee to crucifixion in Jerusalem. We learn the way of the Lord by walking with Jesus. The Gospel of Mark, then, inspires us, as individuals and as a church, to follow Jesus wherever he leads.

• This Week:

  Mark 6:45-56

  Jesus walks on the sea; the sea which God conquered in the first creation and in the first exodus. It symbolizes what Jesus came to do: defeat evil and inaugurate the kingdom of God in a new exodus and a new creation. He came to restore humans to their proper place as rulers over creation. The eye-opening sight of a man walking on the sea provides for the disciples more mind-opening evidence concerning who Jesus is and what he came to do.

• The Way of the Lord

• Mark 6:1-8:21

  The Gospel of Mark has much to say about the way we live our lives. Mark, at the outset, writes of "the way of the Lord," which is the way of Jesus. In one sense, the way of the Lord is literal: Mark depicts Jesus' journey from Galilee in the north to Jerusalem in the south. Far more significant are why Jesus takes the journey, how he goes about it, and what he accomplishes. By depicting a literal journey as the setting for the way of Jesus, Mark invites us to join Jesus on the road from popularity in Galilee to crucifixion in Jerusalem. We learn the way of the Lord by walking with Jesus. The Gospel of Mark, then, inspires us, as individuals and as a church, to follow Jesus wherever he leads.

• This Week:

  Mark 7:1-23

  Jesus rebukes the Pharisees and scribes for setting aside the commands of God in order to keep their traditions, showing that he, not they, speaks for God. Therefore, his expansive vision of the kingdom, not the confining vision of the Jewish leaders, will win the day. Also, Jesus points the way forward to the new covenant, which works at the level of the heart and throws open the doors of the kingdom to Gentiles.

• The Way of the Lord

• Mark 6:1-8:21

  The Gospel of Mark has much to say about the way we live our lives. Mark, at the outset, writes of "the way of the Lord," which is the way of Jesus. In one sense, the way of the Lord is literal: Mark depicts Jesus' journey from Galilee in the north to Jerusalem in the south. Far more significant are why Jesus takes the journey, how he goes about it, and what he accomplishes. By depicting a literal journey as the setting for the way of Jesus, Mark invites us to join Jesus on the road from popularity in Galilee to crucifixion in Jerusalem. We learn the way of the Lord by walking with Jesus. The Gospel of Mark, then, inspires us, as individuals and as a church, to follow Jesus wherever he leads.

• This Week:

  Mark 7:1-23

  Jesus rebukes the Pharisees and scribes for setting aside the commands of God in order to keep their traditions, showing that he, not they, speaks for God. Therefore, his expansive vision of the kingdom, not the confining vision of the Jewish leaders, will win the day. Also, Jesus points the way forward to the new covenant, which works at the level of the heart and throws open the doors of the kingdom to Gentiles.

• The Way of the Lord

• Mark 6:1-8:21

  The Gospel of Mark has much to say about the way we live our lives. Mark, at the outset, writes of "the way of the Lord," which is the way of Jesus. In one sense, the way of the Lord is literal: Mark depicts Jesus' journey from Galilee in the north to Jerusalem in the south. Far more significant are why Jesus takes the journey, how he goes about it, and what he accomplishes. By depicting a literal journey as the setting for the way of Jesus, Mark invites us to join Jesus on the road from popularity in Galilee to crucifixion in Jerusalem. We learn the way of the Lord by walking with Jesus. The Gospel of Mark, then, inspires us, as individuals and as a church, to follow Jesus wherever he leads.

• This Week:

  Mark 7:24-37

  This new age no longer excludes Gentiles, but embraces them. We see Jesus push the faith of a Gentile woman to the edge, where she steps into previously unknown territory. Then he opens the ears and liberates the tongue of a Gentile man. Even the disciples-especially the disciples-need the renewal that Jesus brings.

• The Way of the Lord

• Mark 6:1-8:21

  The Gospel of Mark has much to say about the way we live our lives. Mark, at the outset, writes of "the way of the Lord," which is the way of Jesus. In one sense, the way of the Lord is literal: Mark depicts Jesus' journey from Galilee in the north to Jerusalem in the south. Far more significant are why Jesus takes the journey, how he goes about it, and what he accomplishes. By depicting a literal journey as the setting for the way of Jesus, Mark invites us to join Jesus on the road from popularity in Galilee to crucifixion in Jerusalem. We learn the way of the Lord by walking with Jesus. The Gospel of Mark, then, inspires us, as individuals and as a church, to follow Jesus wherever he leads.

• This Week:

  Mark 7:24-37

  This new age no longer excludes Gentiles, but embraces them. We see Jesus push the faith of a Gentile woman to the edge, where she steps into previously unknown territory. Then he opens the ears and liberates the tongue of a Gentile man. Even the disciples-especially the disciples-need the renewal that Jesus brings.

• The Way of the Lord

• Mark 6:1-8:21

  The Gospel of Mark has much to say about the way we live our lives. Mark, at the outset, writes of "the way of the Lord," which is the way of Jesus. In one sense, the way of the Lord is literal: Mark depicts Jesus' journey from Galilee in the north to Jerusalem in the south. Far more significant are why Jesus takes the journey, how he goes about it, and what he accomplishes. By depicting a literal journey as the setting for the way of Jesus, Mark invites us to join Jesus on the road from popularity in Galilee to crucifixion in Jerusalem. We learn the way of the Lord by walking with Jesus. The Gospel of Mark, then, inspires us, as individuals and as a church, to follow Jesus wherever he leads.

• This Week:

  Mark 8:1-21

  The differences between the feeding of the 5,000 and the feeding of the 4,000 indicate that the new exodus is sweeping up Gentiles, too. The disciples, however, are still slow to understand who Jesus is and what he's doing. Jesus satisfied the crowd with bread; he's trying to satisfy his disciples by helping them understand.

• The Way of the Lord

• Mark 6:1-8:21

  The Gospel of Mark has much to say about the way we live our lives. Mark, at the outset, writes of "the way of the Lord," which is the way of Jesus. In one sense, the way of the Lord is literal: Mark depicts Jesus' journey from Galilee in the north to Jerusalem in the south. Far more significant are why Jesus takes the journey, how he goes about it, and what he accomplishes. By depicting a literal journey as the setting for the way of Jesus, Mark invites us to join Jesus on the road from popularity in Galilee to crucifixion in Jerusalem. We learn the way of the Lord by walking with Jesus. The Gospel of Mark, then, inspires us, as individuals and as a church, to follow Jesus wherever he leads.

• This Week:

  Mark 8:1-21

  The differences between the feeding of the 5,000 and the feeding of the 4,000 indicate that the new exodus is sweeping up Gentiles, too. The disciples, however, are still slow to understand who Jesus is and what he's doing. Jesus satisfied the crowd with bread; he's trying to satisfy his disciples by helping them understand.

• Sitting down with friends, family, or someone new, for a meal and fellowship!