Mark: Stay Back!... Come Near!

As we study Mark's description of the cross we realize that for centuries the Holy God, for our own safety, said "Stay Back"... now, through the cross, He says "Come Near"!

Mark 15:33-39
Hebrews 10:19-39
Matthew 27:45-54
Genesis 3:24
Exodus 19:12,19:21-25
Isaiah 6:5
Judges 13:22
Philippians 3:9

Sermon discussion topics for parents to use with their children:

• How many ways did God say "Stay Back" in the Old Testament?
• Why did He say this?
• What was the significance of the curtain in the temple?
• What is the significance that the curtain was torn in two on the day Jesus was crucified?
• Why is God able to say "Come Near" now?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Life of Daniel: A Look Behind the Curtain

When you watch or read the news, you are only getting a small part of every story. The reason for this is that there are things happening in the invisible/spiritual realm that the reporter cannot see. Daniel is given a look behind this curtain in Chapter 10... a chance to see the spiritual forces at war while the nations war and oppress on earth. It is a fascinating look which helps equip us to understand our world. These are the topics we will be looking at and then we will discuss how one is helped to survive and triumph in this battle.

Daniel 10

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Luke: The Completed Work

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Luke 23:44-49
Leviticus 10:3
John 19:30
Colossians 2:9-10,14-15
1 Corinthians 15:55-57
Hebrews 10:19-23

There is a sense, however, in which our Lord’s words supply a lesson to all true Christians. They show us the manner in which death should be met by all God’s children. They afford an example which every believer should strive to follow. Like our Master, we should not be afraid to confront the king of terrors. We should regard him as a vanquished enemy, whose sting has been taken away by Christ’s death. We should think of him as a foe who can hurt the body for a little season, but after that has no more that he can do. We should await his approaches with calmness and patience, and believe that when flesh fails our soul will be in good keeping. This was the mind of dying Stephen; “Lord Jesus,” he said, “receive my spirit.” This was the mind of Paul the aged, when the time of his departure was at hand. He says, “I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed to him against that day.” (Acts 7:59, 2 Timothy 1:12) Happy indeed are those who have a last end like this! J.C. Ryle

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA