Tag Archives: John the Baptist

Hometown Heroes, Spreading the Word, and the Death of John – Mark 6:1-29

Posted on 07/25/2020 by rockyfort

Today, I was waiting for the hurricane, but it slowed down. We have not had any troubles so far while others have lost electricity. We’re grateful. The video includes a link to a video from East Africa Energy Solutions. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible study | Tagged cast out demons, East Africa Energy, energy, guilty conscience, healing, Herod, Herodias, hometown heroes, honor, Hurricane Hanna, Jesus, John the Baptist, Nazareth, prophet, resurrection, Salome, send disciples, teaching, truth to power | Comments Off

The Beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ – Mark 1:1-15

Posted on 05/09/2020 by rockyfort

As I thought about what book to study next, I decided upon the gospel of Mark. It’s always important to study the gospels, and one of the things I like about Mark is that it moves so quickly and focuses … Continue reading →

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March 6 – Got Questions for God? John Did Too

Posted on 03/05/2019 by rockyfort

Matthew 11:1-19; Leviticus 11; Leviticus 12; Proverbs 24 “For this is he of whom it is written: ‘Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.’ ‘Assuredly, I say to you, among those born … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged born of women, disciples, discouraged, Elijah, in jail, Jesus, Jewish thought, John, John the Baptist, Kingdom of Heaven, least in the kingdom of heaven, messenger, messiah, prepare the way, Relationship with God, works | Comments Off

April 6 – “I’m Dying To Be Shown That You Are Not Just Any Man”

Posted on 04/06/2018 by rockyfort

1 Samuel 4-6 Luke 9:1-17 “Herod said, ‘I cut off John’s head, so who is this man I hear such things about?’ And Herod kept trying to see Jesus.” (Luke 9:9) Herod Antipas was THE man in Galilee. He was … Continue reading →

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April 3 – You Can’t Make Everybody Happy

Posted on 04/03/2018 by rockyfort

Judges 19-21 Luke 7:31-50 “John the Baptist came and did not eat bread or drink wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon in him.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at him! He … Continue reading →

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January 26 – Seeing God’s Presence and His Answers

Posted on 01/26/2018 by rockyfort

Exodus 14-15 Matthew 17 “Then his followers asked him, ‘Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?’” (Matthew 17:10 NCV) As Jesus, Peter, James, and John came down the mountain after the Transfiguration, the truth … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged answer to prayer, Elijah, Elijah must come, God's presence, God's will, James, Jesus, John, John the Baptist, Matthew, messiah, Peter, Revelation, sensitive, Transfiguration | Comments Off

January 16 – When That Crisis of Faith Comes

Posted on 01/16/2018 by rockyfort

Genesis 39-40 Matthew 11 “John the Baptist was in prison, but he heard about what the Christ was doing. So John sent some of his followers to Jesus. They asked him, ‘Are you the One who is to come, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged baptism, crisis of faith, disciples, discourage, Elizabeth, faith, faith crisis, God loves, God the Father, Herod, holy remonstrance, Holy Spirit, jail, Jesus, John, John the Baptist, Lamb of God, Mary, normal, obedient, praying in the garden, prison, serve others, takes away the sins of the world, the One, unworthy | 2 Comments

December 25 – What Can I Say?

Posted on 12/25/2017 by rockyfort

Luke 2:1-20; Ezekiel 37; Isaiah 60 This may sound a little crazy, but Christmas is hard on preachers. Most preachers like to be original, a little bit creative even, in their sermons. Meanwhile, people want to hear about the birth … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged baby Jesus, birth of Jesus, Christmas, commercialism, different interpretations, divorce, Galatians, glorifying and praising God, glorifying God, God's grace, hard on preachers, house in Bethlehem, Jesus, John, John the Baptist, Joseph, King, Luke, magi, manger, Mark, Mary, Matthew, messiah, New Testament, Old Testament, original, praising God, preachers, resurrection, shepherds, virgin birth, what can I say | 1 Comment

December 24 – What’s In A Name?

Posted on 12/24/2017 by rockyfort

Luke 1:57-80; Ezekiel 35-36; Isaiah 59 My wife and I discussed baby names long before she was even pregnant. We knew the names we wanted to use and we knew why a year or two before we even tried to … Continue reading →

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August 15 – Time

Posted on 08/15/2017 by rockyfort

John 1:35-51; 1 Chronicles 9; Haggai 1:1-2:23 It’s been said people they could tell you what’s important in your life by looking at your calendar and your checkbook. Times have changed. Many people no longer keep checkbooks. They pay by … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: John the Baptist

Hometown Heroes, Spreading the Word, and the Death of John – Mark 6:1-29

The Beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ – Mark 1:1-15

March 6 – Got Questions for God? John Did Too

April 3 – You Can’t Make Everybody Happy

January 26 – Seeing God’s Presence and His Answers

January 16 – When That Crisis of Faith Comes

December 25 – What Can I Say?

December 24 – What’s In A Name?

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