In the Gospel of Mark chapter 11 and verses 12 - 14 Jesus has sought fruit on a fig tree for His breakfast; and He found no fruit. He curses the fig tree, and they soon discover it has withered and died. When we come to the discovery of the cursed fig tree a few … Continue reading The Fig Tree and Forgiving
Stand Up for Jesus to Live
Reading this morning from Mark 8 - 9 I marked the following verses... And when He had called the people unto Him with His disciples also, He said unto them, 'Whosoever will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; … Continue reading Stand Up for Jesus to Live
From Without; From Within
My Bible reading for this day was Mark 7. When you read the whole chapter you will see the teaching Jesus gives us started over accusations from the religious elite of His day over eating with unwashed hands according to their traditions. The following verses are the teachings Jesus gives... "And when He had called … Continue reading From Without; From Within
In the Sight of the Shepherd
Reading Mark 5 - 6 today I noted the following verse of Mark chapter 6... "And Jesus, when He came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and He began to teach them many things." Mark 6:34 (KJB) We of Adam's race … Continue reading In the Sight of the Shepherd
Ears to Hear, Let Them Hear
As I read Mark 2 - 4 in my Bible reading today I read again the parables of Mark 4. The one I am sharing today is with Jesus's own explanation of it, so I will add no further commentary to it. "And He taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in … Continue reading Ears to Hear, Let Them Hear
Are You the Christ, the Son of God?
The title is the question the high priest asked of Jesus as He was being tried for His "crimes" (Matthew 26:63). When Jesus opened His mouth it was acknowledging the words of the high priest with a loud "Yes!"... "Jesus saith unto him, 'Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see … Continue reading Are You the Christ, the Son of God?
The Question of David’s Son
The Pharisees claimed to believe the word of God. They had attached many traditions to their beliefs and practices; and probably due to this had become blind to who Jesus was and is. Jesus asks the Pharisees a question they cannot answer. In the following verses there is only one answer you can reach as … Continue reading The Question of David’s Son
When We Speak With GOD and Miracles Happen
Let me be clear about something before we get too far into this fairly lengthy study. I do not see miracles in everything that happens. I do not believe the birth of a baby is a miracle. The conception, maybe, but not the birth. One exception to that would be the birth of Jesus Christ; … Continue reading When We Speak With GOD and Miracles Happen
Heart and Mouth Disease
My reading for today was Matthew 14 - 15. The mouth is our own worst enemy at times. That is why it is very important to have a changed heart. Changed by the power of the cross of Jesus Christ. The cross is the only place of change for good and positive power with God … Continue reading Heart and Mouth Disease
Dangers of False Doctrine
My Bible reading this morning was Matthew 13. Today I share with you one of my studies from June of 2008. This is a more lengthy read, but please take the time and do so. "Another parable spake He unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid … Continue reading Dangers of False Doctrine
Useless Talk
There is much, very much of it that goes on; that is useless talk, or idle words. We need to understand that words whether they are spoken or written are powerful, and useful when used correctly and rightly. Let us hear what Jesus says about the use of words... "A good man out of the … Continue reading Useless Talk
The God-Man Among the People
In a time not so long ago when compared to eternity, in a land not so far away there was and is GOD. He desires to be among His people, and He sent His Son, born of a virgin, to live and to die for the sins of humanity. His name? You know it. It … Continue reading The God-Man Among the People
The Law, the Prophets, and Jesus
"Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, 'Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled'. Whosoever therefore shall break one of … Continue reading The Law, the Prophets, and Jesus
What Jesus Preached and Taught
What did Jesus preach? What did He teach? To find the answer to that you must read the Gospels. The first thing He preached is repentance. That is a word we evidently do not like to hear today; but a necessary for us, none the less. Hear the word from Matthew's Gospel... "From that time … Continue reading What Jesus Preached and Taught
He Who Never Changes
In this world of constant change it is good, great, and marvelous to know, yea, even promised us, that GOD does not change. Here are the words from GOD to Malachi the prophet... "For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed." Malachi 3:6 (KJB) The words are … Continue reading He Who Never Changes
