“This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” ~God
What does God want from me? Listen to His Son Jesus. It is a simple and straightforward challenge. God didn’t make …
Tag Archives: Mark 9
“All things are possible for one who believes.” ~Jesus
What a mighty lesson of faith this story teaches us. Jesus is clear with us. We want to believe but …
Who is reigning now in the kingdom of God?
And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death …
“This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” ~God
God has a goal for me. It is a job I must take seriously. Will I? And he said to …
When would Jesus’ hour come?
Is Jesus slow? No, not all. God has made certain promises to us. Some days we say, “OK God, when?” …
Are we guilty of contempt?
Are we treating Jesus with contempt? Now that is a tough question. I don’t really want to think about it. …
When will we start listening to Jesus?
Jesus challenges us for a full out, no holds barred commitment. No half way measures. No kind sorta thinking. No …
Does true exaltation come from God? What about self-exaltation?
Why it matters: Exaltation is the lifting up or raising on high of a person, in words or actions. The …
Do we have radical faith in Jesus?
There is much to be said about faith. So … we start with God. God is the object of our …
Is there any “if God can” among the followers of Jesus? Can anything happen?
Jesus summons us to a new level of belief. There are no “ifs” in His world. The new plan he …
Are there any “ifs” among the followers of Jesus? Can anything happen?
Jesus summons us to a new level of belief. There are no “ifs” in His world. The new plan he …
“Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God come in power.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear. Jesus says Amen (aka truly). I must get this. Jesus is emphatic. What I wonder. What is …
“There is no way to get rid of this kind of demon except by prayer.” ~Jesus
Jesus has to step in to solve a very real problem. That is the way of Jesus. He just doesn’t …
“The Son of Man will suffer many things and be treated with contempt.” ~Jesus
We live in a world that holds and treats Jesus with contempt. Jesus suffered greatly for us. That was why …
“No one can use my name to do something good and powerful, and in the next breath cut me down. If he’s not an enemy, he’s an ally.” ~Jesus
We love to form groups. Even early on, the disciples had figured out who was in and who was out. …
“You’re not yet taking God seriously!” ~Jesus
How am I doing with my faith and belief in God and Jesus? Am I taking God seriously? Confidence in …
“This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” ~God
What does God want from me? Listen to His Son Jesus. It is a simple and straightforward challenge. God didn’t …
Faith — God is the Object of our Faith
There is much to be said about faith. So … I start with God. God is the object of my …
Patience — Jesus Patience with God’s Timing of Events
Jesus the Messiah’s life was lived under the shadow of the cross. He was concerned that people should understand his …
“This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” ~God
God has a goal for me. It is a job I must take seriously. Will I? And he said to …
“How is it written of the Son of Man that He will suffer many things and be treated with contempt?” ~Jesus
Am I treating Jesus with contempt? Now that is a tough question. I don’t really want to think about it. …
“This isn’t pie in the sky by and by.” ~Jesus
How many times have I thought, this is all about heaven? A lot I am thinking. I am reminded of …
“What a generation! No sense of God! How many times do I have to go over these things? How much longer do I have to put up with this?” ~Jesus
Jesus is direct with me. When Jesus speaks, I better listen. Jesus has something to say. There are times I …
“There are no ‘ifs’ among believers. Anything can happen.” ~Jesus
What a mighty lesson of faith this story teaches us. Jesus is clear with us. We want to believe but …
“If? There are no ‘ifs’ among believers. Anything can happen.” ~Jesus
Jesus summons us to a new level of belief. There are no “ifs” in His world. The new plan he …
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