Have salt among yourselves

↓Audio link to the full sermon Today’s message is from Mark 9:50, “Have salt among yourselves,” These words give awareness to Christians living in this world. Salt has been used as an antiseptic for a long time, and even if it loses its original shape, its existence is recognized. Before going into this theme, we would like to briefly learn three points from Jesus ‘ message this time. Please read Mark 9: 38-50. First of all, I would like to focus on the cooperation of the Church and the expansion of its work from the words spoken by Jesus. In verse thirty-eight, John says, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out

The Son of Man will be resurrected after three days

　↓Audio link to the full sermon Today’s message is from Mark 9:31, “The Son of Man will be resurrected after three days” We will take a look at the words of Jesus, which cannot be understood by human common sense. Please read Mark 9: 30-37. Jesus has repeatedly used the expression “the Son of Man” referring himself as the Messiah. Jesus said, the Messiah will be killed and resurrected three days later. This was the second time He mentioned about this to his disciples. The first one is written in Mark 8:31, and the third one in Mark 10:33-34. Each time the disciples were confused, they couldn’t understand what Jesus

Everything is possible for one who believes.

↓Audio link to the full sermon Today’s message is from Mark 9:23, 「“ Everything is possible for one who believes.” I believe this word gives a great encouragement to us, the believers. Let’s look at the background of this passage. First, please read Mark 9:14-29. There was a father whose son was possessed by an impure spirit. The disciples of Jesus tried to drive out the spirit from him, but they couldn’t. Then Jesus asked the father how long his son has been like this, and he answered in verse22, “From childhood. It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take

This is my Son whom I love.  Listen to him

↓Audio link to the full sermon Today’s message is from Mark 9:7 “This is my Son whom I love.  Listen to him” This is the word spoken by God when Jesus took Peter, James and John to the mountain top and was transfigured in front of them.  Let’s look at Mark 9:1-8.  It is written that Jesus’ cloth became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them.  Three disciples saw Jesus with shining glory.  Also, scripture describes that Elijah and Moses who are the one of the greatest God’s servants in old testament were speaking with Jesus.  When Peter saw three of them talking, he said “it

You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.

↓Audio link to the full sermon Today’s message is from Mark 8:33, “You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.” Do you remember the message from last week? Peter proclaimed in front of Jesus that “You are the Christ, Messiah. “ Peter seemed to have this hope that Jesus was the savior, glorious king, ruler, and He would deliver them from Roman rule. Despite this, Jesus began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected, and he must be killed and after three days rise again. (Mark 8:31) Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him.

“You are the Messiah.”

　↓Audio link to the full sermon Today’s message is from Mark 8:29, “You are the Messiah.” This proclamation of faith was spoken by Peter and it became the foundation the of church. First of all, let’s start with the background of this words. Please read Mark 8:27 to 38. In chapter 6, the disciples of Jesus witnessed him walking on water after he fed 5000 people. They were completely amazed. (Mark 6:51) In chapter 7, they witnessed Jesus healing a deaf and mute man. People were overwhelmed with amazement, and they said “He has done everything well,” (Mark 7:37 ) Going on to chapter 8, they witnessed more healing, Jesus