The King & His Followers: Following Jesus is not a passive or flippant calling. Following Jesus requires our full trust in him, our complete dependence on him, and our willingness to turn back to him constantly. In the series, we will consider what it means to follow Jesus truly. 

1/4/26 – Mark 6:7–29 – A Dangerous Calling: Jesus sends out the Twelve with authority, reminding us that following Him involves risk, rejection, and even suffering—as seen in the fate of John the Baptist. True discipleship is bold, costly, and courageous.

1/11/26 – Mark 6:30–52 – Complete Dependence: From feeding the five thousand to walking on water, Jesus reveals that His followers must depend wholly on His provision and presence—even when they don’t understand His ways.

1/18/26 – Mark 7:1–30 – The Liberating Power of God’s Word: Jesus challenges empty traditions and reveals that true transformation comes from the heart. His Word frees us from legalism and opens the door of the Kingdom even to outsiders.

1/25/26 – Mark 8:11–9:1, 9:2–13 – Seeing the Real Jesus: Jesus warns against spiritual blindness and invites His followers to see Him as He truly is—the suffering Messiah and glorious Son of God. Discipleship requires eyes of faith and hearts open to God’s revelation.

2/1/26 – Mark 10:13–31 – A Childlike Faith: Jesus teaches that the Kingdom belongs to those who receive it like children—dependent, humble, and trusting. True discipleship means letting go of self-sufficiency and earthly security.

2/8/26 – Mark 11:12–25 – Fruitless Religion: Through the fig tree and temple cleansing, Jesus exposes religious appearances that lack spiritual fruit. Following Him demands authentic faith that produces justice and righteousness.

2/15/26 – Mark 11:27–12:12 – By What Authority?: Jesus’ authority is questioned by religious leaders, but He responds with truth and parables that confront hypocrisy. True followers recognize and submit to the authority of the rejected but risen Cornerstone.