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Artwork depicting a dramatic scene related to Jesus' death, with people gathered on a rocky landscape under a cloudy sky, featuring a beam of light illuminating the scene. Text overlay includes the title 'God Revealed in Mark,' reference to Isaiah 64:1-4 and Mark 15:33-39, and the logo of Argyle Road Baptist Church.

Mark’s gospel tells of two significant things that happened at the moment of Jesus’ death: the tearing of the veil in the temple from top to bottom, and the declaration of the Roman Centurion. Pastor Ryan tells how these relate to the two previous significant revelations of God in this gospel, and outlines their significance for us.

“Jesus’ Death” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Revelation 14:1-3a (NLT) ; 啟 示 錄 14:1-3a (CUVS)
Deuteronomy 18:15-16 (NLT) ; 申 命 記 18:15-16 (CUVS)
Mark 9:2-8 (NLT) ; 馬 可 福 音 9:2-8 (CUVS)

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Oil painting depicting the crucifixion of Christ at Calvary (Golgotha) outside the city walls of Jerusalem by Pietro Sassi. Circa 1870. Title: “Calvary”.
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Painting by Carl Bloch from 1965, of Peter, James and John shielding their eyes from the brightness of the Transfigured Jesus speaking with Moses and Elijahl

The Transfiguration of Jesus is the second moment in Mark where we see God revealed in a significant way in Jesus. Pastor Ryan talks about what we can learn from this story.

“Jesus’ Transfiguration”, by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Revelation 14:1-3a (NLT) ; 啟 示 錄 14:1-3a (CUVS)
Deuteronomy 18:15-16 (NLT) ; 申 命 記 18:15-16 (CUVS)
Mark 9:2-8 (NLT) ; 馬 可 福 音 9:2-8 (CUVS)

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Painting: Transfiguration of Jesus, by Carl Bloch, 1865
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An open Bible page displaying the book of Mark next to a graphic announcing a sermon series titled 'God Revealed in Mark' from Argyle Road Baptist Church.

In fall of 2026, Pastor Ryan preached a sermon series on three pivotal scenes in the Gospel of Mark that reveal big insights about God.

The series was inspired by the fourth chapter of a book called Who Is God?: Key Moments of Biblical Revelation, by Richard Bauckham.

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A graphic depicting the baptism of Jesus, featuring two figures in a river, with light symbolizing divine presence above them. Text includes 'God Revealed in Mark Part 1: Jesus’ Baptism' and scripture references from Isaiah and Mark.

Mark’s gospel begins with John the Baptist and the baptism of Jesus. Nothing is said about Jesus before this. So when God’s voice sounds and says that he is please with Jesus, what is he referring to? And what does this reveal to us about God?

“God Revealed in Mark: Jesus’ Baptism” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Isaiah 11:1-2 (NLT) ; 以 賽 亞 書 11:1-2 (CUVS)
Isaiah 42:1-4 (NIV) ; 以 賽 亞 書 42:1-4 (CUVS)
Mark 1:9-11 (NLT) ; 馬 可 福 音 1:9-11 (CUVS)

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Sidewalk chalk message stating '* Love one another' with a church's logo and details about 'Obligated to Love' referencing Psalm 119:33-40 and Romans 13:8-14.

Did you know that, as Christians, we have an obligation to love those around us. This is not just a suggestion; Jesus commanded it and the Apostle Paul calls it a debt.

“Obligated to Love” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Psalm 119:33-40 (NLT) ; 詩 篇 119:33-40 (CUVS)
Romans 13:8-14 (NLT) ; 羅 馬 書 13:8-14 (CUVS)

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When God appeared to Moses in the burning bush, he gave his name as “I Am who I Am”, or more accurately translated, “I Will Be who I Will Be”. What does this story have to do with us?

“Name Above All Names” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Psalm 105:1-6 (NLT) ; 詩 篇 105:1-6 (CUVS)
Exodus 3:1-15 (NLT) ; 出 埃 及 記 3:1-15 (CUVS)

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The Apostle Paul urges us to allow God’s Spirit to change us by changing how we think about ourselves. How does this work, and what happens next? For what purpose does God make us into new people?

“After Transformation” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Pastor Ryan began his sermon with this quote from New Testament scholar Douglas Moo:

Romans has the reputation – well deserved – of being one of the most theological books in the Bible. Unfortunately, this reputation has led many Christians and even some commentators to wonder why Paul bothers with all the practical stuff at the end of the letter. He has finished the theology section at the end of chapter 11. Why say any more? Such an attitude betrays a basic misunderstanding of theology and its significance. All theology is practical, and all practice, if it is truly Christian, is theological. Paul’s gospel is deeply theological, but it is also eminently practical. The good news of Jesus Christ is intended to transform a person’s life. Until individual Christians own and live out the theology, the gospel has not accomplished its purpose.

Romans 12:1-8 (NLT) ; 羅 馬 書 12:1-8 (CUVS)

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Quote from: Douglas J. Moo, Romans: From Biblical Text to Contemporary Life (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2014), 393.

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Are we good and “Christian” on the outside only, or also in the inside? Pastor Ryan shares what Jesus said about this, and offers a few things we can do to check the status of our hearts.

“Lipstick on a Pig” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Psalm 67 (NLT) ; 詩 篇 67 (CUVS)
Matthew 15:10-20 (NLT) ; 馬 太 福 音 15:10-20 (CUVS)

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Lipstick Image by Królestwo_Nauki from Pixabay

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Sometimes, life does not feel fair. Pastor Ryan pulls out lessons from the story of Elijah to help us respond well when we feel hard done by as Christians. How do we approach God in these circumstances?

“When It’s Not Fair”, by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Psalm 85:8-13 (NLT) ; 詩 篇 85:8-13 (CUVS)
1 Kings 19:9-18 (NLT) ; 列 王 紀 上 19:9-18 (CUVS)

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