The Apprentice is more than a student. A student wants to learn something, but an Apprentice wants to become someone. They want to become like their Master. What will it take for us, as Apprentices of Jesus, to live radical, transformed lives?
God sets himself against religious hypocrisy. Even the most humble of offerings, that really cost us something, count much more to God than showy religious displays that don't.
The working class hero encounters a man with severe demonic problems. What he demonstrates about demonic forces, Kingdom conflict and personal witness is sometimes shocking, often surprising but always compelling.
Mark gives us a rare insight into the prayer life of Jesus. In the midst of extraordinary busyness, pressure and activity, Jesus made prayer his priority.