... the death wails. At the end of their journey, the little 12-year-old daughter walked with them. The faith of Jairus held ... God not all the more clothe you? How little faith (trust) you have." (Matthew 5:28) How do you answer? Is not this trust in God the root of Jesus' ... potential tragedy that few persons have to face - the death of his child. While Mark's gospel does not give us a clinical report on the illness or ... , "Woman, your faith, your trust has cured you." (5:34) It was this sort of faith and trust in ...
... (2 Kings 4) Psalm 19: The Lord’s Salvation Jesus Heals a Canaanite Woman’s Daughter in Tyre (Matthew 15:21-28) Jesus Heals a Syrophoenician Woman’s Daughter in Tyre (Mark 7:24-30) The Parable of the Great Dinner (Luke 14:15-24) Salvation is for All Who Believe with the ... His Death and Resurrection (Matthew 16:21-23; 17:22-23; 20:17-19; 26:1-5; Mark 8:31-33; 9:3-32; 10:32-24; Luke 9:18-22; 9:44-45; 12:49-50; 18:31-34; John 7:12-24; 12:20-36; 13:31-14:7; 16:16) Jesus the Son of God (Acts of the Apostles ...
... . “If people repent, God will restore everything that was stripped away,” says the prophet Joel (2:12-27) What does God’s voice sound like to you? Does it sound like the noisy buzzzz ... Upon the Egyptians (Exodus 10) God’s Abundance for Those Who Turn to Him (Deuteronomy 28) Psalm 19: The Lord’s Words Are Sweeter Than Honey Psalm 78: Israel’s Disobedience ... John the Baptist’s Prophecy and His Baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3; Mark 1:1-11; John 1:1-34) Peter’s Sermon and the Prophesy of Joel (Acts 2:14- ...
... one in Christ Jesus." So, ladies, if they pull 1 Corinthians 14:34 on you, you get Galatians 3:28 so that male chauvinists will see the whole gospel of Jesus Christ! ... characterize as the militant dimension of Christian faith. Paul speaks of it in Ephesians 6:11-12. He says, "Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand ... content; to see Jesus Christ, not as just an image of theologians but as Matthew and Mark and Luke and John portrayed him, walking and living in the midst of people, grappling ...
... , for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. (Matthew 6:34) Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take ... easy, and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28‑30) And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? (Luke 12:25) Peace I leave with you; my ... all my love, God COMMENTARY Throughout the final scenes of Jesus’ public ministry, Mark’s text has documented an ongoing debating match between Jesus and the ...
... come in mighty deluges. One of the great determinants in how successfully we live our lives is how we handle adversity. John Marks Templeton tells about a middle-aged man who attended a men's therapy support group one evening when he felt he was ... too tired" God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30) We think: "Nobody really loves me" God says: I love you (John 3:16 & John 13:34) We think: "I can't go on" God says: My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15) We think: "I can't figure ...
... now we hear a shout of jubilation ("It is finished!"). According to Matthew, Mark, and Luke, He didn't just say this, he shouted it. It was ... coming was fulfilled. That's why we read in v.28, "After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished..." ... step back and say, "Tetelestai it is finished!" Jesus said in Jn 4:34, "My meat is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and ... , we have a High Priest of whom the Bible says in Heb. 10:12, "After He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the ...
... things, relationships, belief systems. Our yokes in a sense bear the markings of those identities that we are willing to take on as ... of Cain (Genesis 4) The Error of the Yoke of Rehoboam (1 Kings 12) The Mystery of the Return of the Ark of the Covenant by the ... then the Lord Will Break the Yoke of Babylon (Jeremiah 27 and 28; see also Jeremiah 5) True Fasting to the Lord is Breaking the ... the Yoke of Their Bondage and I Will Bless My People (Ezekiel 34:23-31) The Yoke of the Gentiles if Broken and Circumcision is ...
... worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly, like a trap" (Luke 21:34). Peter wrote, "Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what sort of ... . He told his disciples, "Blessed is that slave whom his master will find at work when he arrives" (Luke 12:43). By making use of the resources God has given us. If we are to be faithful in carrying ... be ready. "Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come" (Mark 13:33). He wants us to be ready. He has given us a task to ... 28)
... set of moral guidelines and rules? Clearly, we are sailing on a sea of relativism. A 34-year-old Generation Xer said to her pastor father when discussing a moral issue, "Well, ... rest' " (Matthew 11:28).3 The first table of the Decalogue calls for love to God and the ... "Honor your father and your mother" (Exodus 20:12). God begins where life begins for us -- in our ... bend them. A pompous gentleman once announced to a group which included Mark Twain: "Before I die I will go to the Holy Land, climb ...
... : The Lord Will Examine Psalm 12: Help Lord, for No One is Faithful Anymore Psalm 30: Weeping ... you, and also Abiathar’s son Jonathan. You and Abiathar return with your two sons. 28 I will wait at the fords in the wilderness until word comes from you to ... David said to him, “If you go with me, you will be a burden to me. 34 But if you return to the city and say to Absalom, ‘Your Majesty, I will be ... an original tree, present in Jesus’ time there. Each November marks the olive harvest, in which the oil is pressed and ...
... stats: Percent of births outside of marriage: 1960: 5.3 1990: 28.0 Divorce males per 100,000 males: 1960: 27.4 1990 ... 6%, the poverty rate for female-headed households is 34%. Among black female-headed households it jumps to 50%. ... Love to the Family Joshua led his family because he loved his family. Dad, the mark of a father's love is a father's leadership. If you don't ... Well, the Lord Jesus said, "He who is not with Me is against Me." (Mt. 12:30) The fact of the matter is, you have no choice except to choose. ...
... ; for they know not what they do" (Luke 23:34). That, in essence, was what Joseph told his brothers, " ... not weaken or dilute his power. Rather, is not this a mark of his omnipotence - that he can take that which is ... . "All things work together for good, to them that love God" (Romans 8:28). Paul wrote these words, but Joseph - centuries before - was aware of the same ... 6. Simeon 7. Judah 8. Asenath 9. Reuben 10. Ephraim 11. Goshen 12. chief butler 13. chief baker QUESTIONS: (for individual consideration and/or ...
... call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God." (Mark 10:17-18) Now get that down in your heart. Only God is good. We do know that God is good. Ps. 34:8 says, "Taste and see that the Lord is good." We know ... 28) We know that God's word is good. The Bible says in Ps. 119:39, "Your judgments are good." We know that God's ways are good. "Every good and perfect gift comes from above." (James 1:17) We also know that God's will is good. Paul spoke of the "good and acceptable and perfect will of God." (Rom. 12 ...
... instructed; and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day." (Mt. 28:12-15) Now the priest accepted the fact that the tomb was empty, so they ... he taught them over and over that He was going to rise from the dead. He said in Mark 8:31, "And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, ... common liar. b. It Assures The Resurrection Of The Saint Paul goes on to say in Acts 13:34, "And that He raised Him from the dead, no more to return to corruption, He has spoken thus ...
... place. Alex Haley is one who testifies to this. He spent 12 years of research and writing before he finished his history- ... with those who are called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). Whether we experience God as sparing us from harm, or leading ... moon both mark the seasons, In their light we work and feast. Lord, how great are all your workings, Wisdom marks them through ... the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Let us admit our sins before God. Prayer of Confession ...
... of oxen, and a thousand donkeys. He also had seven sons and three daughters" (Job 42:12-13). This restored life was an exceedingly long one — 114 years — in which he got to ... priestly function can be found in the second lesson for today, Hebrews 7:23-28. The letter presents Christ as our great high priest, appointed by God and able ... (Mark 10:46-52). The miracle story comes as the conclusion to the third passion prediction unit which Mark sets up (10:32-45). First Jesus predicts his passion (10:31-34), ...
... going to too many dinner parties where he ate and drank too much (Luke 7:34). His point is rather that we do not need to worry because our needs are ... travel and many other hardships (2 Corinthians 11:24-28). Kingdom work was demanding, but he also knew that ... for the generosity of the Corinthian church (2 Corinthians 9:11-12); and most of all he gave thanks for God's grace ... on all that God had provided. Jesus' own life and ministry were also marked by a deep sense of gratitude to God. He regularly gave thanks ...
... 31:16-17)." A new covenant with the law written on stone tablets (Jeremiah 31:31-34). This predicted time of hope, joy and fulfillment was experienced by the people of God ... Sadness Listen, you nations of the world. Israel's return to Jerusalem was marked by the redeeming work of God: "For the Lord has ransomed Jacob (another name ... :28-31 Listen, you nations of the world. According to Isaiah, the trip back home shall include flying and running and walking. This trip shall also include singing (Jeremiah 31:12) ...
... :15) points the family’s flight to Egypt in Hosea 11:1 · Mark (1:2) finds the ministry of John the Baptist in Malachi 3:1 · Luke (18:32) recognizes the suffering messiah in Isaiah 53:3ff. · John (19:24,28,36,37) shows us that the casting of lots for the clothes ... of Jesus, his thirst on the cross, his bones not being broken, as was the custom, and his pierced side are all there in the Old Testament (Psalm 22:18, 22:15, 34:20, and Zechariah 12: ...
... 2:15) points the family’s flight to Egypt in Hosea 11:1 - Mark (1:2) finds the ministry of John the Baptist in Malachi 3:1 - Luke (18:32) recognizes the suffering messiah in Isaiah 53:3ff. - John (19:24,28,36,37) shows us that the casting of lots for the clothes ... of Jesus, his thirst on the cross, his bones not being broken, as was the custom, and his pierced side are all there in the Old Testament (Psalm 22:18, 22:15, 34:20, and Zechariah 12: ...
... with crucial information and instructions. Throughout his birth narrative (2:12, 13,19,22), Matthew uses dreams as important repositories ... be with us “to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). Joseph acts on his angelic awakening. First, he takes ... fire, no parted waters, no burning bush, no observable sign or signal marking this impossible message anywhere. It would have been easy for Joseph to ... s words of wonderment: “How can this be?” (Luke 1:34). If you aren’t hearing or saying these words–“How ...
... Ten Laws of God place a giant question mark in the margins of our society and our ... God redeemed his people by bringing them out of Egypt (Deuteronomy 5:12-15). The early Christians changed the day of worship from Saturday to ... with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart" (Matthew 5:27-28). One day, a pastor was explaining to a group of twelve-year-old boys ... them; for they do not know what they are doing" (Luke 23:34). The good news of Jesus' death and resurrection covers the bad news ...
... 2 July 2017 The Story of Jacob’s Ladder (Genesis 28) People Walking in Darkness Have Seen a Great Light (Isaiah 9) Psalm 66: Come and See What God Has Done Psalm 34: Taste and See That the Lord is Good Jesus Begins ... Mark’s Witness) Jesus Begins His Ministry in Galilee (Luke’s Witness) Jesus Calls His First Disciples from Those of John the Baptizer: Andrew and Simon Peter; Jesus returns to Galilee (Bethsaida) and calls Philip and Nathanael (John’s Witness) The Acts of the Apostles (Chapter 5: 12 ...
... myself, an' I couldn't hear nobody pray." We even hear the suffering cry of Jesus on the cross when he cried, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Mark 15:34). This is scarcely a word which anyone would have invented and put on his lips. This is his own cry, feeling God's absence, identifying with the human cry of feeling oneself ... me.2 1. William Hinson, A Place to Dig In, (Abingdon, 1987), pp. 27-28. 2. Charles H. Gabriel, "His Eye Is On the Sparrow," Songs of Zion, Supplemental Worship Resources ...