God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Zechariah asked the angel, "How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years." Luke 1:18 (NIV) Can we relate to Zechariah? Here he is in the sanctuary. He is visited by a frightening experience. The angel who has startled him is telling him that... Continue Reading →
After over a year of compiling and editing we would like to announce the release of the book Searching For Christ in Matthew. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VNS5W7E Most of the book was originally published here on seaching4christ.com in daily posts. Many long hours of editing and review have been put into making an effort to clean this work... Continue Reading →
`And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get... Continue Reading →
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.’ Mark 16:15 (NIV) Jesus is risen! He was taken from His followers, betrayed, beaten and crucified. They laid His body in a tomb. But on the third day, just as He had promised them, He rose from the grave. ... Continue Reading →
Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. Mark 16:14 (NIV) How many times had Jesus told them? Had He already said all that was supposed to happen? Had He... Continue Reading →
When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus' body. Mark 16:1 (NIV) Jesus has paid His price. He has made His sacrifice and let men put Him to death. On earth the scene may look very bleak. His Disciples... Continue Reading →
Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Council, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for Jesus' body. Mark 15:43 (NIV) All of Jerusalem had been in an uproar. Powerful figures had labored hard to execute Jesus. Finally they had persuaded people and the governors. They... Continue Reading →
"You will all fall away," Jesus told them, "for it is written:" 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.' But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee." Mark 14:27-28 (NIV) Have we fallen away from our Master? Have we abandoned Jesus? Has He been struck from... Continue Reading →
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the Passover lamb, Jesus' disciples asked him, "Where do you want us to go and make preparations for you to eat the Passover?" Mark 14:12 (NIV) The time has come upon them. It is time to celebrate their ritual... Continue Reading →
Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.’ Mark 12:43 (NIV) Sitting down in front of the offering chest of the house of worship, Jesus observes the people bringing their offerings to the Lord. He sees a remarkable... Continue Reading →
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