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And [Jesus] said, “Let anyone with ears to hear listen!” (Mark 4:9). Jesus is not afraid to warn people, and sometimes rather sternly (see Matt. 7:24-27 as another of many examples). But we’re not comfortable doing that lest we be accused of sticking our noses in other people’s business. We want to avoid being judgmental.…

[Jesus] appointed twelve, whom he named apostles, to be with him…. Simon … James… John …[etc.], and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him (Mark 3:19). Being a disciple means loving those who may betray us. This doesn’t mean we have to whitewash what they might do, or what they’ve already done–note Jesus’ words of judgment to…

The Pharisees went out and immediately conspired with the Herodians against [Jesus], how to destroy him (Mark 3:6). Though Jesus commands us to be peacemakers (Matt. 5:9), it’s also clear that if we pattern our lives after his, we will stir up trouble at times, and even create enemies. Sometimes we create enemies because of…

Join author Mark Galli for “Jesus Mean & Wild: Discovering the Untamable God,” a 12-week journey in Christian parenting. Twice a week, you’ll receive a new journaling prompt encouraging you to think about the Jesus in the Gospel of Mark in new ways. Use these prompts in your own journal or in group discussion. We…
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