God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
They were amazed at his teaching, because his message had authority. Luke 4:32 (NIV) As we consider Jesus Christ shall we examine what people who came into contact with Him said? He is called the Son of God. He called Himself the Son of Man. As He began His teachings the people were amazed. They... Continue Reading →
´And the two will become one flesh.´ So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” Mark 10:8-9 (NIV) Have we got questions over our relationships? Would we like to hear the Lord instruct us further into our dealings with those close to us? Can we... Continue Reading →
`Everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each other.” Mark 9:49-50 (NIV) Jesus is on a roll. He is teaching deep and strong. His instruction is cutting through all the chaff. ... Continue Reading →
Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, “Who do people say I am?” Mark 8:27 (TNIV) One might think that the question need not be asked any longer. Jesus got many different answers when asked His disciples who the people said He was. Today... Continue Reading →
After leaving them, he went up on a mountainside to pray. Mark 6:46 (TNIV) Jesus sent off His disciples in a boat and stayed behind to say goodbye to the crowd. As soon as He was alone, He went up the mountain to find a place to pray. The Son of God was a remarkable... Continue Reading →
They went out and preached that people should repent. Mark 6:12 (TNIV) Jesus sent out His Disciples into the surrounding towns and cities to preach the good news. It was time, heaven knew that the world was ready to hear that God was at work and that man could draw near to Him. But WHAT... Continue Reading →
And Jesus told them “A prophet is not unhonored anywhere but in his hometown and among his relatives and in his house”; Mark 6:4 (Byington) There are many themes or subjects within Christianity which Jesus did not touch on directly in His ministry. But we do have ones which He did feel pertinent enough to... Continue Reading →
As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” Mark 5:18-19 (TNIV) When we... Continue Reading →
And he said to them “Let us go elsewhere, to the adjoining towns, that I may preach there also; for it was for this that I came out.” Mark 1:38 (Byington) Why did Jesus come? What does He say it was for? What is your take on it? Do you ask yourself these questions? Or... 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 of the sweetest and most reassuring texts we could possibly find is this last remark from the book of Matthew. There are many fears or uncertainties in... Continue Reading →
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