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The Women and Church Leadership Challenge

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In our world today, the question of women in church leadership still ignites passionate conversation. Take the story of Sarah, a vibrant young woman whose heart beat for ministry. From an early age, she felt the unmistakable tug of God’s...

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More Illustrations for Mark 10:42-45

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Lutheran Lens Commentary: Mark 10:42-45

We read this passage as a definitive illustration of the theology of the cross. Jesus subverts the disciples' understanding of greatness by pointing to his own impending suffering and death as the true path to glory. This is a stark presentation of the Law, as it exposes our human inclination toward

Mark 10:42-45Lutheran

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A Modern Story of Social Media and Community

In a small town, a high school student named Grace found herself grappling with the complexities of social media. As a talented artist, she shared her work on Instagram, hoping to connect with others who appreciated creativity. At first, the...

Mark 10:42-45Traditional

Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Mark 10:42-45

We read Mark 10:42-45 in the context of Christ's teaching on servant leadership, but more profoundly, as a revelation of Christ's redemptive work. Jesus contrasts worldly authority with the kingdom ethic of self-sacrificial service, embodied supremely in His own atoning death. In this passage, Chris

Mark 10:42-45ReformedLimited AtonementCovenant of Grace

Devotional: Clobbering the Clobber Texts

Dear God of grace and truth, Martin Luther once said that Scripture is the cradle in which Christ is laid. Yet we confess that too often we have wielded that cradle like a weapon — swinging sacred words at the...

Mark 10:42-45Lutheran