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Tag Archives: messiah
Jesus on Trial in the Sanhedrin – Mark 14:53-72
This year I’ve sought to add daily devotionals – which is going back to my roots, and improve the quality of my writing. To do that, I’ve started working with an amazing editor, my wife, who proofreads and offers suggestions … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ, false witnsses, fire, High Priest, Jesus, Jesus wil return, messiah, Peter, religious leaders, servant girl, Son of the Blessed
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Watch, Wait, Work – Until the End Comes
One time, I had to leave the room to help another teacher with technical problems. While the teacher next door was able to listen for problems in my classroom for me, I was still concerned. When I finished my work and came back to the classroom, I noted my neighbor in my classroom. I groaned, but before I could ask what was wrong, she pointed at our assistant principal who had chosen that moment to do an unplanned walk through observation of my classroom. I think it’s safe to say that I died inside. I explained quickly why I wasn’t in the room and his comment made my day. “I wasn’t here to observe you, Mr. James, I was here to see how engaged your students were. They were doing a great job when I came in the classroom.” Continue reading
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Jesus Takes the Offensive
So often, Jesus is seen responding to questions and attacks by the Jewish Religious leaders. In today’s stories, Jesus takes the lead by proposing His own conundrum and then by noting problems with the scribes and their lust for attention. … Continue reading
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What’s God Up To Anyway? Mark 8:22-38
If you’ve ever wanted to know what God was doing, and why, don’t feel like you’re all alone. This week, I wrestled with that question a lot. I think the disciples did also. Ultimately, of course, I know that God … Continue reading
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Tagged Bethsaida, blind man, Ents, gain the world, healing, insult, Jesus, Jews, kingdom of David, Kingdom of God, lose the soul, messiah, miracle worker, Peter, questioning God, Roman Empire, Satan, spit, temptation, Tolkien, trust God, trust Jesus, two tries, who is Jesus
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Spreading Out With The Message – Mark 1:32-45
My wife overheard me as I made this video and noted that I made a BIG mistake. (Theological error) Rather than redoing the video, I decided to give you the chance to take advantage of my mistake. If you let … Continue reading
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Tagged business, demons, disciples, go, healing, Jesus, Kingdom of God, leper, Mark, Martin Luther, messiah, messianic secret, military leader, miracles, mistake, nature of Jesus, prayer, proclaim, Sabbath, social distancing, society's norms, sunset, unclean
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The Beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ – Mark 1:1-15
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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Tagged baptize, beginning, Father, glory, gospel, Holy Spirit, Isaiah, Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, Jordan, Mark, messenger, messiah, prepare the way, prophets, Repentance, Son of God, warm up, wilderness
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December 27 – “What Shall We Do Then?”
Luke 3:1-20; Ezekiel 40-41; Isaiah 62 “So the people asked him, saying, ‘What shall we do then?’ He answered and said to them, ‘He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none; and he who has … Continue reading
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Tagged benefit, close the blinds, compassion, crowds, dignity, don't oppress others, economic, fairness, feed the hungry, free book, giving, His love, hungry, Jesus, John, justify, material goods, Matthew 25, messiah, politicalm social, Power, powerless, share, sin, treat with dignity, wealthy, what shall we do?, wilderness, year end giving
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December 24 – Redemption in the Second and Third Chances
Luke 1:57-80; Ezekiel 35-36; Isaiah 59 “So they made signs to his father–what he would have him called. And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, ‘His name is John.’ So they all marveled. Immediately his mouth was … Continue reading
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December 22 – Remembering the Days of Elijah
Traveling and computer issues have made me late. I apologize. Hoping to catch up today. Merry Christmas! Luke 1:1-25; Ezekiel 33; Isaiah 57 “And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. He will … Continue reading
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