Gospel of Mark

S3E117-Mark 13-14: A Sweet Fragrance

Today we read Mark chapters 13 and 14, and I’ve titled the episode “A Sweet Fragrance.” We also have a special encore presentation of the Christmas story and my favorite Christmas song of all time. Today’s Reading In our reading today from Mark 13 and 14, we see a dramatic shift from Jesus’ teaching on…

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S3E111-Mark 11-12: The Fig Tree

Podcast Introduction Today our reading is  Mark 11-12.  I’m calling the episode “The Fig Tree.” Comments on Mark 11 Jesus entered Jerusalem a day earlier to the cries of “Hosanna!” This was his last week on Earth. Near the end of the day, he went to Bethany with his disciples (the twelve). During his return…

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S3E097-Mark 7-8: From the Inside Out

Today’s Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind challenges the way we look at holiness. While the religious leaders of Jesus’ day were obsessed with outward rituals and hand-washing, Jesus points us toward a much deeper issue: the condition of the human heart. From feeding thousands in the wilderness to opening the eyes of the blind, we…

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S3E083-Mark 3-4: Stronger Than Satan, Greater Than the Storm

Today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind brings us deeper into the Gospel of Mark as we read chapters 3 and 4. These chapters reveal both the authority and the unsettling power of Jesus — power that heals the broken, confronts hardened hearts, and commands the forces of nature itself. Together, they call us…

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S3E076-Mark 1-2: Faith Has Legs

In today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, Steve Webb reads Mark 1–2 and reflects on the moment Jesus “saw their faith.” The friends of a paralyzed man do something bold and costly to bring him to Jesus, reminding us that genuine faith is not only a belief we hold, it is a trust…

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S2E126-Mark 15-16: Five Hundred Eyewitnesses

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 15 NCV; Ch. 16 ERV Associate Producer Anonymous, Michael Haner Podcast Introduction This is Gospels Saturday, and we’ll conclude the book of Mark with the reading of chapters 15-16. The title is this episode is “Five Hundred Eyewitnesses.” Comments on Mark 15-16 Jesus is…

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S2E119-Mark 13-14: A Lingering Aroma

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 13 NIRV; Ch. 14 CEV Associate Producer Anonymous, Michael Haner Podcast Introduction This is Gospel Saturday, and we’ll read Mark 13-14 The show title is ˆA Lingering Aroma.” Comments on Mark 14 You know that fragrances, aromas, smells, can have an enormous effect on…

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S2E112-Mark 11-12: No Figs Here

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 11-12 CEB Associate Producer Timothy LaFontaine, Anonymous, Michael Haner Podcast Introduction This is Gospel Saturday, and we’ll read Mark 11-12. I’m calling this episode “No Figs Here.” Comments on Mark 11 Jesus entered Jerusalem a day earlier to the cries of “Hosanna!” This was…

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S2E105-Mark 9-10: An Unforgettable Sight

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 9 CEV; Ch. 10 NIV Associate Producer Anonymous, Michael Haner Podcast Introduction This is Gospels Saturday, and we’ll read Mark 9-10. I’ll I’m calling this episode “An Unforgettable Sight.” Comments on Mark 9 In verse one of chapter 9, Jesus said, “I can assure…

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S2E098-Mark 7-8: Bad Advice

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 7 WEB; Ch. 8 NLV Associate Producer Anonymous, Michael Haner Podcast Introduction This is Prophecy Friday. We’ll read Mark 7-8. I’m calling the episode “Bad Advice.” Comments on Mark 7 Have you ever heard the advice: “Follow your heart”, or when pondering a difficult…

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