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The beginning of Jesus’ ministry — Luke 3-5
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
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
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
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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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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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Describe what great things God has done for you — Luke 6-8
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 →