God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
They Came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked the, “What were you arguing about on the road?” But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. Mark 9:33-34 (NIV) It is interesting to sit back at a distance and observe the way in which... Continue Reading →
Because he was teaching his disciples. He said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise.” Mark 9:31 (NIV) Jesus´ disciples would gather around Him. They would sit near His feet. They would walk near Him... Continue Reading →
After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn´t we drive it out?” He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.” Mark 9:28-29 (NIV) The Disciples had already been using the name of Jesus. They had tried to heal this boy who had been held by an evil condition. His... Continue Reading →
And Jesus said unto him, If thou canst! All things are possible to him who believeth. Mark 9:23 (ASV) The father of the boy who was suffering under terrible spirits of seizures, asks Jesus for help. But the way he says it sparks a reaction in Jesus. He asks Jesus saying, “If you can, please... Continue Reading →
So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth. Mark 9:20 (TNIV) By now everyone was watching expectantly. Jesus was on the scene. The power and authority of Jesus was in question. Even the followers... Continue Reading →
“You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “How long shall I stay with you? Bring the boy to me.” Mark 9:19 (TNIV) The small party came down the mountain. Peter James and John had just seen the Lord transfigured to extra-earthly light. They had seen Jesus shinning as He does in the heavenly realms. But now they... Continue Reading →
Jesus replied, “To be sure, Elijah does come first, and restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer much and be rejected?” Mark 9:12 (TNIV) At first glance in this part of our text Jesus seems to change directions. He makes a statement which does not seem related... Continue Reading →
Jesus replied, “To be sure, Elijah does come first, and restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer much and be rejected?” Mark 9:12 (TNIV) The small group made their way down the mountain after witnessing the transfiguration of Jesus. Surely hearts still burned inside with excitement over... Continue Reading →
Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” Mark 9:7 (TNIV) Here we find ourselves with Peter, James and John. The sky is hidden from us as a great cloud envelops us. There is an overwhelming sense of a... Continue Reading →
Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters – one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.) Mark 9:5-6 (TNIV) Jesus shone with a brilliant light. He was being transfigured. This... Continue Reading →
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