Everyone one of us has an idea of what our success story should look like. For the religious leaders of the day who have been peppering Jesus with question after…
The Gospel writer Mark painstakingly describes Jesus death on the cross, the days that followed, and many witnesses that testify to what happens next. Why? Because if this happened, if…
What is up with 'good' Friday? A day to commemorate the brutal death of a Jewish man 2,000 years ago? Come and survey the cross of Jesus, the man the…
Have you ever run your guts out to catch that bus (or train or plane) only to have the door closed on you? You got close – so close –…
Jesus is on the move. In chapter eleven of Mark, we reach Jerusalem – the holy, beloved city of Israel. His entrance is king-like. At once he fulfills the prophecies…
At the end of our last section, Jesus says something puzzling: “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the…
These days, to 'follow' someone is as easy as a click. Instantly we see pictures and stories of our favourite celebrities and personalities. We know them...we think. Jesus is also…
Welcome the second and final installment in our DNA series! City Gates is all about Helping People Find and Follow Jesus. It's City Gates' manifesto and mission; it is our raison d'être.…
We are a people addicted to appearances. On the one hand, there is some logic behind it; cleaning ourselves up for an occasion shows our respect for the place and people…
What are your resolutions for 2019? What are the habits, practices and choices you want to integrate, not just for this year, but for a lifetime and beyond? We find…