This past Sunday, we sang a song that has become a favorite in our church family—Is He Worthy? Each time we sing it, something beautiful happens: our voices rise over the course of the song with confidence and excited declaration. The question rings out—“Is He worthy?”—and our hearts and voices honestly, even if achingly, respond.
As followers of Christ, we know the answer. We know who our worthy King is because the gospel—the good news of his restorative reign—has been proclaimed to us, and we have said yes to Him. Still, the Gospels invite us again and again to remember, to reflect, and to be renewed by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
The gospel writers, inspired by the Holy Spirit, were answering the question that echoed throughout Israel and the Roman world at the time they were written: Who is worthy? While we may not be tempted to bow to Caesar or maintain institutional, our hearts often struggle with modern-day rivals—comfort, control, distraction, and pride.
This fall, as we dive into the Gospel of Mark, we’ll ask that same ancient question with fresh eyes and open hearts:
Who is worthy of our attention, our devotion, and our confidence - ourselves, our news feeds, or our lifestyle choices?
Who do we turn to with our pain—Netflix, numbing, or noisy distractions?
Who do we praise—our jobs, our busyness, or our favorite influencers?
Who do we turn to for our strength — our name, our success, or even the energy from our unprocessed pain?
The Gospel of Mark points us clearly to the answer. As we study it together, we’ll see, know, behold, and learn to trust the One who is truly worthy—Jesus, the King who reigns forever.
Whether your heart feels weary and full of questions, or you’re eager and hopeful to draw closer to Christ, we invite you to join us for our Fall Men’s and Women’s Bible Studies: The Gospel of Mark, Part 1. You can find all the information for our offerings here.
Let’s seek the Worthy One—together.
