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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Mark 8

What does Jesus think about our politics?

November 30, 2020

This is a special message for our current toxic political and religious environment. Jesus has something to say about all …

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“Who do you say that I am?” ~Jesus

December 18, 2019

Jesus has questions of me. One of the most important is who do I think He is. He isn’t going …

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“Who do people say that I am?” ~Jesus

September 28, 2019

Jesus’ reluctance to be known as the Messiah is probably due to Jewish misunderstandings of the Messiah’s true role. One …

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“Why does this generation clamor for miraculous guarantees?” ~Jesus

April 26, 2019

Prove it! The religious elites want “proof”. The atheists clamor for “proof”. Some days, so do I. It is an …

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“For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.” ~Jesus

December 30, 2018

I can’t deny Jesus. It is very, very dangerous. I have been warned by Jesus. I don’t want Jesus to …

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“Be very careful. Keep a sharp eye out for the contaminating yeast of religious leaders and elites.” ~Jesus

November 23, 2018

I need to be careful. There is a slippery slope where being a religious zealot moves quietly into religious rule …

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Denial of Jesus the Messiah — Will Jesus will deny us?

August 18, 2018

I can’t deny Jesus. It is very, very dangerous. I have been warned by Jesus. I don’t want Jesus to …

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“Be very careful. Keep a sharp eye out for the contaminating yeast of the Baptist, Methodist, Episcopals, Lutherans or the Catholics. Also the yeast of Obama, Cruz, Sanders, Clinton or Trump.” ~Jesus

July 1, 2018

This is a special message for our current toxic political and religious environment. Jesus has something to say about all …

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Patience — Jesus Patience with God’s Timing of Events

May 15, 2018

Jesus the Messiah’s life was lived under the shadow of the cross. He was concerned that people should understand his …

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“And you—what are you saying about me? Who am I?” ~Jesus

April 22, 2018

Jesus asks me lots of questions. This one gets to the core of the issue. Who is Jesus? Jesus and …

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“If any of you are embarrassed over me and the way I’m leading you when you get around your fickle and unfocused friends, know that you’ll be an even greater embarrassment to the Son of Man when he arrives in all the splendor of God” ~Jesus

April 16, 2018

So now we are down to the real issue. Jesus has laid out the case for what it takes to …

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“What could you ever trade your soul for?” ~Jesus

March 16, 2018

“Calling the crowd to join his disciples, Jesus said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …

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“What good would it do to get everything you want and lose you, the real you?” ~Jesus

March 5, 2018

Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …

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“Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to saving yourself, your true self.” ~Jesus

February 24, 2018

Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …

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“Self-help is no help at all.” ~Jesus

February 17, 2018

Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …

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“Follow me and I’ll show you how.” ~Jesus

February 7, 2018

Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …

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“Don’t run from suffering; embrace it.” ~Jesus

January 28, 2018

Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …

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“You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am.” ~Jesus

January 13, 2018

There is a realization I need to come to daily and it is a tough one. I am not in …

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“Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead.” ~Jesus

January 7, 2018

Jesus is clear about what it takes to follow him (i.e. be a Christian). There is no ambiguity here at …

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“Do you see anything?” ~Jesus

December 27, 2017

It is a great question. Jesus knows how to ask them. I am not always prepared to answer. Jesus has …

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“Do you still not get it?” ~Jesus

October 1, 2017

There is something Jesus knows about me and I am thinking he knows it about you as well. The disciples …

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Is there a difference between being a Christian and a Christ (Messiah) follower?

February 26, 2016

There is definitely a difference in being a “christian” and being a “Christ (Messiah) follower”. Did Jesus ever ask anyone …

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“This crowd is breaking my heart.” ~Jesus

December 2, 2015

Jesus gets moved by our condition. Something simple, like being hungry, breaks his heart. Jesus knows they have sacrificed for …

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