Focus:  Big ego and selfish ambition aren’t just discouraged among followers of Jesus, they actually get in the way of our following Him.  They are distractions, causing us to miss the things He is teaching us, and causing us to miss opportunities to share His love with and serve those around us.  Jesus, speak “be opened” and free us from the blockage of our selfish ambition. Main Text: Mark 9:30–37

Focus:  Ask Jesus to Be Opened.  Take the things that close your heart to the cross. Main Text: Mark 9:14–29

Focus: Be Opened! The door to your heart should always be open. Main Text: Mark 7:24–37

Focus:  There is a cosmic battle raging.  With clear eyes, filled with Jesus life and God’s Word to make plain what is actually going on, we can see through the lies and distractions of the world to what is really going on.  With hearts that are full of Him, and with His love for others, we are protected and victorious in the battle.  He has already won, and He powers us to stand firm in Him against the relentless onslaught of the enemy, and to share His love, the message of salvation, and the victory with all those around us.  Jesus will not lose a single person His Father has given him.  We can’t lose!
Main Text: Mark 7:14–23