Mark - A King's Ransom | The King's Promised Priest | 1 March 2026 | 10am

In today’s sermon, Shane Dirks explores Jeremiah 7 and Mark 11, drawing a powerful connection between the temple, the fig tree, and Jesus’ cleansing of the temple courts. He explains how both passages confront the danger of outward religion without inward transformation—“leafy” appearances without true spiritual fruit. By unpacking Jesus as the ultimate Prophet, Priest, and King, the message highlights how the old system centred on the temple is fulfilled in Christ. Listeners are challenged to consider what “mountains” in their lives—such as self-righteousness, false expectations, or misplaced identity—need to be surrendered, and are invited to trust fully in Jesus as the one true mediator who brings people into genuine relationship with God. 5 Questions to Think About: Where in my life might I be relying on outward actions rather than genuine heart transformation? What “mountain” (belief, expectation, or habit) might I need to surrender to fully trust Jesus? How does understanding Jesus as Prophet, Priest, and King shape the way I relate to God? Is there someone I need to forgive in order to draw closer to God in prayer? Do I treat prayer as a relationship with God or as a way to get what I want? 3 Key Takeaways: God desires genuine heart transformation, not just outward religious activity. Jesus fulfills the old system and is the only true way to be reconciled with God. Faith in Jesus involves surrender—letting go of false standards, forgiving others, and trusting Him fully.