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Monthly Archives: December 2011
Believe you have received — Mark 10-12
I hope that during the holidays you’re continuing to read. Things can get really hurried and harried. Don’t let the crush of the season, divert you from the greater “reason for the season”. Divorce — Mark 10:3ff Mark’s version of … Continue reading
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Mark 7-9
I hope your enjoying your second run through the Gospel of Jesus. Let’s see what lies within our reading today… Experts at setting aside the commandments of God — Mark 7:9 These religious leaders with all of their training in … Continue reading
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Tagged competition, division, Hell, lawyer, loopholes, peace, spiritual danger, temptations
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Parables — Mark 4-6
Things move fast in the book of Mark, as you’ve probably noticed; but fast doesn’t mean superficial. There’s lots of meat to chew on here. Can you hear Him now? — Mark 4:1-20 This parable has a number of great … Continue reading
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Grieved — Mark 1-3
Introduction Although the Gospel of Mark is almost unanimously ascribed to Mark, the cousin of Barnabas and associate of Paul and Peter, Mark’s telling of the life of Jesus is often considered among scholars to be sort of a Gospel … Continue reading
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The climax of world history — Matthew 26-28
We’ve read through books and books of the Old Testament telling of a Messiah, a great King, a great Prophet, a Redeemer, the root of Jesse, the son of David, the Branch, a vicarious Sacrifice, and God’s Servant. He came … Continue reading
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Tagged courage, death, good deeds, good news, life, prayer, resurrection
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When did we see you? — Matthew 23-25
Jesus is approaching the climax of His life and ministry — His sacrificial death on the cross. Up to this point He has been bold but careful — even so He has escaped a couple of times (Lk. 4:28-30, John … Continue reading
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Tagged end, eschatology, hypocrisy, immoral, service
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The last trip to Jerusalem — Matthew 20-22
As Jesus’ time draws closer, it becomes clear that His death on the cross is looming large in His thoughts. Even so, Jesus demonstrates a remarkable courage that is both deliberate and determined as He marches right into the “lion’s … Continue reading
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Tagged liberals, resurrection, righteousness
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Listen to Him — Matthew 17-19
The Gospels are so full of great teachings and examples. I’m grateful for four of them as I write this blog, because it means that as I skip over some really good things, I know I’ll come back to them … Continue reading
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Tagged child, forgiveness, humility, leadership
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You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God — Matthew 14-16
You know, if you’ve been a Christian for a while (maybe all your life) or if you’re really familiar with the Gospel story, the things that you read in passages like today’s reading could become sort of “ho-hum”. I guess what … Continue reading
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Tagged confession, error, faith, miracle, Peter, profit, trust, water
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Be on the alert — Mark 13-15
God’s word is the food for the soul; it’s insight into a realm we cannot see; and it’s wisdom beyond what we’re able to come up with on our own. You are to be commended for being disciplined enough to … Continue reading →