Book: Mark

Jesus came…preaching (Mark 1:14). Just words? Words have conquered kingdoms and forged new worlds. And when it’s the word of the cross, the message of God’s glorious kingdom, the sword wielded by the Spirit to dispel the darkness and secure the faithful, it’s something greater still. Yes, we believe in the foolishness of preaching, for we know what appears so small, weak, and insignificant can rise from obscurity and be used by God to enlighten the nations and save the world.

In the book of Genesis, there are few things more powerful than the spoken blessing handed down from fathers to their sons. Offering a blessing became integral to life in Israel, and it continues to play an important role in equipping the next generation. Through giving our blessing, we confirm our commitment to raise our children in Christ, and clarify their own relationship to the Lord.

We are good at working for or being for others. But maybe we need to learn how to “be with.”

Be with your rabbi. Become like him. Do what he did. This is discipleship.

Everyone follows someone. The question is: who is your rabbi? And how can anyone tell?

Where is God leading us? A look ahead at 2025 and the preaching ministry at West Side for the coming year.

Look behind the headlines. “Every character in their own little sphere is the lead.” — Dabbs Greer, bit actor.

When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God. Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture.

Join us as we search for the gospel in Mark.