God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
And said to him “See that you do not say anything to anybody, but go show yourself to the priest and make the offerings that Moses directed on account of your cleansing, for an attestation to them.” Mark 1:44 (Byington) One may wonder why Jesus sent the healed leper back to the church authorities. He... Continue Reading →
And early in the morning, while it was still dark, he rose up and went outside and left for a lonely place, and there he began praying. Mark 1:35 (Reference Bible) There are some wonderful times of day to pray to the Lord our God. But few of them can compare to those early hours... Continue Reading →
And he cured many who were ill with various diseases, and expelled many demons, and would not let the demons speak, because they knew him. Mark 1:34 (Byington) One may get a warm feeling when considering the mystery of angels. But what sensation comes over us when we talk of demons? Even in religious circles... Continue Reading →
“What have you to do with us, Jesus, you Nazarene? Have you come to destroy us? I know you, I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” Mark 1:24 (Byingtons) Jesus had just begun His ministry. People had not yet had time to get to know His message or word to get around... Continue Reading →
And he was in the wilderness forty days being tempted of Satan; And he was with the wild beasts; And the angels ministered unto him. Mark 1:13 (ASV) There He was, Jesus was led into the wilderness by the guidance of the Holy Spirit. He was sent away from the comfort and assistance of friends... Continue Reading →
`and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:20 (NIV) One can see how these words of the risen Christ, could be interpreted to say we need to follow a set of rules. Perhaps Jesus was telling us... Continue Reading →
And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth. Matthew 28:18 (ASV) That some people are more intelligent than others is a fact of life. We have people who go about their day trying not to think about things. They try to... Continue Reading →
¨For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.¨ Matthew 18:20 In Matthew 18 verses 15 to 20, Jesus instructs His Disciples. As we read His words we are included in the company of those He reaches. We should take note as if we were... Continue Reading →
´That is how it will be in the conclusion of the system of things: the angels will go out and separate the wicked from among the righteous´ Matthew 13:49 (Reference Bible) In Matthew 13 verses 41 to 51, once again Jesus uses the words; ¨the kingdom of heaven is like.¨ He gently instructs us on... Continue Reading →
¨Again the kingdom of the heavens is like a traveling merchant seeking fine pearls.¨ Matthew 13:45 (Reference Bible) Matthew 44 to 46 tells us the words Jesus used to describe a peculiar point about the treasures found in the Spiritual Realm. Jesus uses the analogies of a merchant seeking fine pearls and a man discovering... Continue Reading →
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