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　↓Audio link to the sermon: Today’s message title is from Mark 16:6, “He has risen!” This is the word of an angel spoken to those women who went to anoint Jesus’ body. I wonder how disappointed and fearful they were by seeing Jesus being crucified. However, I believe this word of the angel brought them a transformation of their heart. So today, we’ll learn from this word. Please read Mark 15:42-16:8. One of the influential members of the Council, Joseph of Arimathea, asked for Jesus’ body, who died on the cross. In verse 43 describes that Joseph was himself waiting for the kingdom of God. In verse 46, “So Joseph

　↓Audio link to the sermon: Today’s message title is from Mark 15:39, “Surely this man was the Son of God!” These words were spoken by the centurion, a Roman soldier who witnessed the cross of Jesus from beginning to end. It is believed that this centurion served the governor Pilate sent from Rome and had a good understanding of what kind of person Pilate was. There is a word called opportunistic, and it seems that Governor Pilate was that kind of person. Pilate stayed in that position from 26 to 36 AD, and he was forced to be out of his job due to his repeated misgovernment. Mark 15:1-15 records

↓Audio link to the sermon: Today’s message is from Mark 14:62, “I am [the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One].” Facing the cross, Jesus was about to have a brief trial.  It was written that there were many people who gave false testimony against Jesus, but their statements did not agree. The high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?” Jesus’ answer is the title of today’s message.  Through this message, we will make the decision whether to believe in Jesus as Christ or to see Jesus as a liar. We hope that together we will believe in Jesus as the Savior and

↓Audio link to the sermon: Today’s message is from Mark 14:36, “Take this cup from me.” Following this prayer, Jesus said, “Yet not what I will, but what you will.” Please read Mark 14:26-42. Jesus told his disciples, “You will all fall away, for it is written:  ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’” This is a quote from Zechariah 13:7. It is amazing that the events of the Cross and the betrayal of the disciples were prophesied in the Old Testament.  The disciples, of course, could not believe that they were about to be traitors at this point. Peter declared with confidence, “Even if all

Good morning brothers and sisters in Christ. One of my English students has been grieving the death of her husband. She said, “When my husband was alive, I didn’t appreciate him. But now that he’s gone, I don’t really have a reason to live. Now I know the meaning of life: the purpose of life is relationships.” I absolutely agree with her: the purpose of life is to be in relationships, especially with the God who created us. Recently, a well-known Christian writer named J.I. Packer passed away. Over the years, people have recommended his books to me. I want to read a quote from one of his classics, called

　↓Audio link to the full sermon Today’s message is from Mark 14:24,  “This is my blood of the covenant.” This word of Jesus was spoken at the Last Supper with his disciples.  Today, I would like to talk about the Passover festival behind the Last Supper. Also, we’ll look at the gratitude of Mary from Bethany and the betrayal of Judas.  Please read Mark 14:1-25. In verse 3, a woman came with very expensive perfume. It says, “A woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head.” The act of pouring perfume oil on

　↓Audio link to the full sermon Today’s title is from Mark 13:37, “Keep watch!’ ”」This is the conclusion given by Jesus, who explained the end time to his disciples. There is no need to live in fear or anxiety. We will learn from the word of Jesus, and with that let us look up to Jesus and live with hope whatever happens in the end of time. So today I want to share that hope with you. It is a bit long but please read Mark chapter 13 . First, we want to share with you a summary of chapter 13.  His disciples were amazed by the beauty of the temple