Category Archives: New Testament

What constitutes a real life? — Luke 12-14

Posted on December 16, 2011 by parklinscomb

Although we’ve already done the book of Psalms, I thought a little boost from Psalm 119 would be an encouragement to us all: Psalms 119:11, 12 “Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You. … Continue reading →

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The key of knowledge — Luke 9-11

Posted on December 15, 2011 by parklinscomb

I do not have a soul; I am a soul; I have a body. Our essence, what goes on after our physical bodies die, is spirit. Yet we know very little information about the spirit world apart from God’s existence, … Continue reading →

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Describe what great things God has done for you — Luke 6-8

Posted on December 14, 2011 by parklinscomb

After blogging through the Gospels for several weeks now, I am amazed and even overwhelmed at the stuff that is contained in these books! God’s word is so rich and deep and full that a lifetime isn’t enough to get … Continue reading →

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The beginning of Jesus’ ministry — Luke 3-5

Posted on December 13, 2011 by parklinscomb

There’s so much more in these readings than I can possibly comment on in this sort of format. I hope you’re reading chapters carefully and finding things that I’m not mentioning. God’s word is full to the brim with wonderful … Continue reading →

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Mark 15 and Luke 1-2

Posted on December 12, 2011 by parklinscomb

I’m doing something a little different today, spanning the end of one book to the beginning of the next — and we’re in the Gospels no less! But I didn’t want to overwhelm the daily Bible readers with either too … Continue reading →

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Be on the alert — Mark 13-15

Posted on December 11, 2011 by parklinscomb

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 →

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Believe you have received — Mark 10-12

Posted on December 10, 2011 by parklinscomb

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

Posted on December 9, 2011 by parklinscomb

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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Parables — Mark 4-6

Posted on December 8, 2011 by parklinscomb

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

Posted on December 7, 2011 by parklinscomb

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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