Pastor Nate brings the message, "Sinners Are Welcome" from Mark 2. The invitation to the kingdom of God goes out, and the Pharisees are shocked at who is on the invite list. Jesus, however, makes it clear His kingdom is for sinners and anyone who would hear this call. It's "out with the old, in with the new."
"Who Can Forgive Sins?"
"Who Can Forgive Sins?" from Mark 2:1-12. Having just performed three sets of miracles in chapter 1 that have drawn crowds of people, Jesus carries out a fourth miracle that is climactic in nature. It stirs up controversy with the religious leaders but reinforces the truth that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God.
The Call to the Kingdom
Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Call to the Kingdom.” As Jesus’ ministry begins, His call to the kingdom is simple: repent and believe. But are we supposed to blindly believe in Jesus? Is there any proof that He is a reliable king whom we can trust? As we proceed into chapter 1, Mark presents several stories that definitively answer the question.