God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
"I tell you the truth, I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God." Mark 14:25 (NIV) Jesus was getting up from the last supper. He was about to carry out His Father´s great plan of redemption. He had already... Continue Reading →
Some of those present were saying indignantly to one another, “Why this waste of perfume? It could have been sold for more than a year´s wages and the money given to the poor.” And they rebuked her harshly. Mark 14:4-5 (NIV) Where do we stand with this text? Where do we stand with any Bible... Continue Reading →
“At that time men will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens.’ Mark 13:26-27 (NIV) There it is! He said it! Jesus... 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 →
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:18 (NIV) Could it be possible? Written here in the first chapter of the book of Matthew is... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked them: “Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Are your hearts hardened? Mark 8:17 (TNIV) The human being is an amazing work of art. The body and the mind have many intricate systems that wonderfully function to achieve marvelous results. We... Continue Reading →
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