In this episode, David Bowens completes a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter sixteen. Today he talks about the manuscript note about verses 9-20 and two of Jesus' appearances to Mary and the disciples.Today's PassageMark 16:9-12 (ESV) -  Now when he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons. She went and told those who had been with him, as they mourned and wept. But when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it. After these things he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country. And they went back and told the rest, but they did not believe them.Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content from Orchard Hill Church!Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...

In this episode, David Bowens completes a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter sixteen. Today he talks about Mary and Salome going to Jesus' tomb to find an angel who tells them that Jesus is alive. Today's PassageMark 16:1-8 (ESV) -  When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?” And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed. And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.” And they went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had seized them, and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content from Orchard Hill Church!Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Jake Williams sit down to have a conversation about climate change. They discuss its how Christians should think about this issue and what common objections people have to the notion of climate change in general.Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference or things not explicitly stated in scripture that Christians have divergent opinions on and talk about them from different perspectives. New episodes every month!Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...

In this episode, Mark Lunsford continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fifteen. Today he talks about the time after Jesus' death and His burial.Today's PassageMark 15:40-47 (ESV) -  There were also women looking on from a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome. When he was in Galilee, they followed him and ministered to him, and there were also many other women who came up with him to Jerusalem. And when evening had come, since it was the day of Preparation, that is, the day before the Sabbath, Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God, took courage and went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Pilate was surprised to hear that he should have already died. And summoning the centurion, he asked him whether he was already dead. And when he learned from the centurion that he was dead, he granted the corpse to Joseph. And Joseph bought a linen shroud, and taking him down, wrapped him in the linen shroud and laid him in a tomb that had been cut out of the rock. And he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where he was laid.Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content from Orchard Hill Church!Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...

In this episode, Mark Lunsford continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fifteen. Today he talks about Jesus' last moments before death and His first experience of being separated from God the Father.Today's PassageMark 15:33-39 (ESV) -  And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” And some of the bystanders hearing it said, “Behold, he is calling Elijah.” And someone ran and filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink, saying, “Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down.” And Jesus uttered a loud cry and breathed his last. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. And when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that in this way he breathed his last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!”Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content from Orchard Hill Church!Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...

In this episode, Mark Lunsford continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fifteen. Today he talks about the beginning of Jesus crucifixion, the continuation of mocking, and how those watching didn't understand what was happening.Today's PassageMark 15:21-32 (ESV) -  And they compelled a passerby, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull). And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. And they crucified him and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take. And it was the third hour when they crucified him. And the inscription of the charge against him read, “The King of the Jews.” And with him they crucified two robbers, one on his right and one on his left. And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself, and come down from the cross!” So also the chief priests with the scribes mocked him to one another, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and believe.” Those who were crucified with him also reviled him.Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content from Orchard Hill Church!Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...

In this episode, Mark Lunsford continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fifteen. Today he talks about the purpose of flogging before being crucified and what Jesus endured for us both physically and verbally.Today's PassageMark 15:15-20 (ESV) -  So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released for them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. And the soldiers led him away inside the palace (that is, the governor's headquarters), and they called together the whole battalion. And they clothed him in a purple cloak, and twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on him. And they began to salute him, “Hail, King of the Jews!” And they were striking his head with a reed and spitting on him and kneeling down in homage to him. And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the purple cloak and put his own clothes on him. And they led him out to crucify him.Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content from Orchard Hill Church!Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...

In this episode, Mark Lunsford continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fifteen. Today he talks about Jesus being taken before Pilate and why Jesus doesn't defend himself like Pilate expects Him to.Today's PassageMark 15:1-5 (ESV) -  And as soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council. And they bound Jesus and led him away and delivered him over to Pilate. And Pilate asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” And he answered him, “You have said so.” And the chief priests accused him of many things. And Pilate again asked him, “Have you no answer to make? See how many charges they bring against you.” But Jesus made no further answer, so that Pilate was amazed.Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content from Orchard Hill Church!Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...

Jonathan Thiede sits down with KidsFest Director, Lyndsay Brasher, to discuss the book, Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley. The goal of Best Books is to be a resource for you to know what books are worth your time through discussions with Orchard Hill staff. New episodes every month!Buy the book! - https://tinyurl.com/2wjemzmuWhat's one of your best books? - http://tinyurl.com/2fyrzaw8Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...

In this episode, Dan Irvin continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fourteen. Today he talks about Jesus' arrest and trial and why He remained silent in some instances during this trial.Today's PassageMark 14:60-65 (ESV) -  And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, “Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?” But he remained silent and made no answer. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?” And Jesus said, “I am, and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.” And the high priest tore his garments and said, “What further witnesses do we need? You have heard his blasphemy. What is your decision?” And they all condemned him as deserving death. And some began to spit on him and to cover his face and to strike him, saying to him, “Prophesy!” And the guards received him with blows.Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content from Orchard Hill Church!Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...

In this episode, Dan Irvin continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fourteen. Today he talks about Jesus in the garden preparing himself to be arrested and ultimately crucified and how He yielded to the will of God.Today's PassageMark 14:34-36 (ESV) - And he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.” And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. And he said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content from Orchard Hill Church!Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...

In this episode, Dan Irvin continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fourteen. Today he talks about Jesus foretelling Peter's denial and His reaction after the events come true.Today's PassageMark 14:66-72 (ESV) - And as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came, and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said, “You also were with the Nazarene, Jesus.” But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you mean.” And he went out into the gateway and the rooster crowed. And the servant girl saw him and began again to say to the bystanders, “This man is one of them.” But again he denied it. And after a little while the bystanders again said to Peter, “Certainly you are one of them, for you are a Galilean.” But he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak.” And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. And Peter remembered how Jesus had said to him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” And he broke down and wept.Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content from Orchard Hill Church!Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...

In this episode, Dan Irvin continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fourteen. Today he talks about Jesus instituting the Lord's Supper (Communion) and what this means for us as believers today.Today's PassageMark 14:22-25 (ESV) - And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. And he said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Truly, I say to you, I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content from Orchard Hill Church!Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...

In this episode, Dan Irvin continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter fourteen. Today he talks about Jesus being anointed at Bethany and how the woman spared no expense to glorify Jesus.Today's PassageMark 14:4-9 (ESV) - There were some who said to themselves indignantly, “Why was the ointment wasted like that? For this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor.” And they scolded her. But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a beautiful thing to me. For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want, you can do good for them. But you will not always have me. She has done what she could; she has anointed my body beforehand for burial. And truly, I say to you, wherever the gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in memory of her.” Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content from Orchard Hill Church!Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...

In this episode, Jake Williams continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter thirteen. Today he talks about what it means to watch for Jesus return.Today's PassageMark 13:32-37 (ESV) - “But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake. Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning— lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.”Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content from Orchard Hill Church!Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...

In this episode, Jake Williams continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter thirteen. Today he talks about what it should mean if we truly believe in the second coming of Christ and how it should change how we live.Today's PassageMark 13:28-31 (ESV) - “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content from Orchard Hill Church!Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...

In this episode, Jake Williams continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter thirteen. Today he talks about the second coming of Jesus and the stark differences there are to His first coming which makes people uncomfortable.Today's PassageMark 13:24-27 (ESV) - But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. And then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content from Orchard Hill Church!Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...

In this episode, Jake Williams continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter thirteen. Today he talks about the signs of the end of the age and how this is a call to endurance amidst difficulties.Today's PassageMark 13:9-13 (ESV) - “But be on your guard. For they will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them. And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations. And when they bring you to trial and deliver you over, do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. And brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death. And you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content from Orchard Hill Church!Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...

In this episode, Jake Williams continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter thirteen. Today he talks about the temple of Jerusalem and how the buildings we build reflect our values and what we worship as a society.Today's PassageMark 13:1-2 (ESV) - And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.”Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content from Orchard Hill Church!Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the Gospel of Mark in chapter twelve. Today he talks about the trap of putting your faith on display to make yourself look good.Today's PassageMark 12:41-44 (ESV) - And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. And he called his disciples to him and said to them, “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content from Orchard Hill Church!Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill Church Website...