Mark: Knowing the Son of God "The Sabbath" | Pastor Todd Hessel
What does it look like to truly follow God rather than just follow rules about God? In Mark 2, Jesus confronts religious leaders who had reduced faith to a system of performance and missed the heart behind God's commands entirely. By calling Himself the bridegroom, the Lord of the Sabbath, and the fulfillment of true rest, Jesus revealed that He is not simply a teacher of better rules. He is the new covenant in person. Understanding who Jesus really is frees us from the crushing weight of rel...
11 Oct 2026
Mark: Knowing the Son of God "The Sinners" | Pastor Todd Hessel
Jesus did not come for the people who had it all together. He came for the broken, the outcast, and the ones society had written off. In Mark 2:13-17, He walks up to Levi, a despised tax collector, and simply says, "Follow me." Levi leaves everything and follows. Jesus then shares a meal with Levi and his circle of social outcasts, drawing sharp criticism from the religious leaders of the day. His response cuts to the heart of His mission: He came not for those who think they are well, but fo...
4 Oct 2026
Mark: Knowing the Son of God "The Savior" | Pastor Todd Hessel
We all carry heavy burdens, whether broken relationships, health crises, or deep loneliness. But in Mark 2, Jesus reveals that our greatest need is not physical relief. It is forgiveness of sin and a restored relationship with God. When four friends lower a paralyzed man through a roof to reach Jesus, He addresses the deeper need first, forgiving the man's sins before healing his body. This act proves that Jesus has divine authority, fulfilling the prophecy of the Son of Man in Daniel 7. The ...
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