Unbelieving Generation

“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 Must Suffer?

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 →

Walking Dead

His clothes became dazzling White, whiter that anyone in the world could bleach them.  And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.  Mark 9:3-4 (TNIV) If we have chosen to water down the scriptures to fit a simpler interpretation to swallow, there is little need to study at depth.  We... Continue Reading →

Jesus Talking Pessimistic

He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again.  He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and began to... Continue Reading →

Jesus Takes the Man Out

He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village.  When he had spit on the man´s eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?”  Mark 8:23 (TNIV) Peculiar may be the way in which Jesus healed this blind man.  They were in town when He... Continue Reading →

A Good Reply

Then he told her, "For such a reply, you may go; the demon has left your daughter." Mark 7:29 (NIV) Constantly and without realizing it we are led into situations.  Even at the moment surely the Lord has prepared some special moment where we could demonstrate great faith.  These moments normally disguised as some kind... Continue Reading →

Faith That Looks Up

They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish.  Mark 6:42-43 (TNIV) One could spend endless amounts of time trying to define faith.  Much of our efforts are spent studying it or teaching it to others.  But more important than what it is, is... Continue Reading →

Miraculous Feeding

Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves.  Then he gave them to his disciples to set before the people.  He also divided the two fish among them all.  Mark 6:41 (TNIV) Wow, just unbelievable!  Can we possibly imagine what it would have... Continue Reading →

Take Nothing

and he charged them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no bread, no wallet, now money in their purse; Mark 6:8 (ASV) Jesus was sending out His friends to spread the good news.  The teacher taught many important lessons not merely by keeping them close to His side, but... Continue Reading →

Putting Down the Holy Spirit

“However, whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit has no forgiveness forever, but is guilty of everlasting sin.”  Mark 3:29 (Reference Bible) These are not times to be speaking loudly about spirits.  History has recorded many horrible atrocities committed by spiritualist and the common man´s dealings with such people.  It is a subject that is not... Continue Reading →

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