John Mark Hicks

Ever feel like life is not exactly the way it is supposed to be, and you wanna’ say something? Psalm 39 is for you. Functioning like Job and Ecclesiastes, the Psalmist cannot keep silent. The fire in the Psalmist ‘s bones protests and groans over the brevity of life, its trouble and seemingly pointlessness. Nevertheless, […]

Psalm 30 narrates a testimony of God’s deliverance, but the narrative involves God’s hiddenness, and the petitioner struggles with God. The Psalmist asks, “What profit is there in my death?” Though once prosperous, the Psalmist experienced God’s hiddenness, and then God’s grace. The Psalmist has come to the temple to testify, give thanks, and invite […]

This section in Hosea’s last oracle begins and ends with the language of “guilt” (Hosea 13:1, 16). This functions like an inclusio or two bookends that characterize the content. Israel is guilty because they worshipped Baal and because Samaria rebelled against God. Hosea brings this message home by retelling the story of Ephraim’s demise. They […]

In Honor of Dr. Seth Fletcher (46 Years Old) Memorial on April 25, 2026 The opening poem is beautifully crafted and memorable. It is probably the most well-known part of Ecclesiastes. It has a lyrical quality which The Byrds used in their 1965 hit, “Turn! Turn! Turn!”   The poem articulates the extremes of human […]

New Heaven and New Earth: Revelation 21:1-7 and 22:1-5 Imagine no pain, mourning, or death. It ain’t easy; I’ve tried. Imagine no chaos, brokenness, or struggle. Yeah, it ain’t easy; it sounds like fantasy. Sometimes the floods, both metaphorical and real, overwhelm us. Tornadoes, heavy rain, and lightning threaten us, and sometimes they destroy us. […]

Titus Walelo joins Bobby Valentine and John Mark Hicks to discuss the meaning and significance of Psalm 88. It is perhaps the darkest lament in the Psalter. We have all felt this Psalm in our souls at times, and we share some of our stories as we read Psalm 88 together in lament. How do […]

Unlike Other High Priests Now if perfection had been attainable through the levitical priesthood—for the people received the law under this priesthood—what further need would there have been to speak of another priest arising according to the order of Melchizedek, rather than one according to the order of Aaron? For when there is a change […]

Sermon at the Cedar Lane Church of Christ in Tullahoma, TN, on November 13, 2022 based on John 11:32-37. The sermon begins at the 35 minute mark.

Anchors for the Soul is now available for free streaming! Several years ago HIM Publications, led by Chad Harrington, published a 10 lesson video series by John Mark Hicks on both DVD and through streaming service. It is entitled “Anchors for the Soul.” These lessons are 9-13 minutes long and enter the sacred space of […]

“Because we know,” Paul writes. We don’t give up or lose heart in the ministry of reconciliation and we keep our eyes fix on what is presently unseen “because we know” resurrection life awaits us. This continues the theme Paul introduced in 2 Corinthians 4:14 – God will raise us up from the dead with […]