Have you ever seen a movie and thought, why does it end like that? Join us this week as we examine the ending of the Gospel of Mark. Mark 16:9-20 (HCSB) [ 9 Early on the first day of the week, after He had risen, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom He […]

If you think God doesn’t pay attention to details in your life, join us this week as we examine just how detailed God is. Mark 15:42-47 (HCSB) 42 When it was already evening, because it was preparation day (that is, the day before the Sabbath), 43 Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Sanhedrin […]

Could it be that one of the darkest days in history was also a day of great victory. Join us Sunday as we examine Mark 15:33-41. Mark 15:33-41 (HCSB) 33 When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. 34 And at three Jesus cried out with a loud […]

God judged the people of Israel and we would be naive to think He wouldn’t judge us. Let’s examine what He said to Israel this Sunday and see if we can gain any wisdom from it. Isaiah 1:1-31 (HCSB) ​1 The vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns […]

Mark 15:16-32 (HCSB) 16 Then the soldiers led Him away into the courtyard (that is, headquarters) and called the whole company together. 17 They dressed Him in a purple robe, twisted together a crown of thorns, and put it on Him. 18 And they began to salute Him, “Hail, King of the Jews!” 19 They […]

No system in perfect in society because flawed people are involved. Join us this week as we look at a Flawed System in the first century from Mark 15:1-15. Mark 15:1-15 (HCSB) 1 As soon as it was morning, the chief priests had a meeting with the elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin. After tying […]

Injustice happens every day. Perhaps the greatest injustice ever was the murder of a perfect man. Join us this Sunday as we examine “A Great Injustice”. Mark 14:43-65 (HCSB) 43 While He was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, suddenly arrived. With him was a mob, with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, […]

Is it possible that Jesus has ever experienced fear. Join us this week as we take a look at a text in Mark that gives us an answer to that question. Mark 14:32-42 (HCSB) 32 Then they came to a place named Gethsemane, and He told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 He […]

No matter what others see outwardly, our heart will give away the truth about us. Does your heart match the image you are showing to others? Join us this Sunday as we examine Mannequin Virtues. 1 1 Timothy 4:1-5 1 Now the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will depart from the faith, […]

PGBC Posted by Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Ellijay on Sunday, May 17, 2020 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 6 However, we do speak a wisdom among the mature, but not a wisdom of this age, or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. 7 On the contrary, we speak God’s hidden wisdom in […]