S: And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. Mark 15:38 (ESV) O: Just one line. That’s it. One sentence describing what took place in the natural, but oh, what it means in the supernatural! “Hang the curtain from the clasps and place the ark of the covenant lawContinue reading “You Made A Way”
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What Will I Choose?
S: And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him.” Mark 11:22-23 (ESV) O: DoubtContinue reading “What Will I Choose?”
Let Go
S: And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” Mark 10:21 (ESV) O: I have read this verse a dozen times without seeing what I sawContinue reading “Let Go”
I Have A Question
S: But they did not understand the saying, and were afraid to ask him. Mark 9:32 (ESV) O: Why were they afraid to ask You? Were they afraid because of how You responded to their bickering over the Pharisee’s yeast – their lack of understanding? Were they embarrassed that they still didn’t understand? Were theyContinue reading “I Have A Question”
Am I Hearing You Right?
S: But Peter grabbed him in protest. Turning and seeing his disciples wavering, wondering what to believe, Jesus confronted Peter. “Peter, get out of my way! Satan, get lost! You have no idea how God works.” Mark 8:32-33 (MSG) O: Doubt has crept in and it has brought confusion with it. Not able to comprehendContinue reading “Am I Hearing You Right?”
Take A Break? Now?
S: And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. Mark 6:31 (ESV) O: The apostles had just returned to You, Jesus, telling You all they had done and taught, and this wasContinue reading “Take A Break? Now?”
The Invitation
S: Then they were on the road. They preached with joyful urgency that life can be radically different. Mark 6:12 (MSG) O: I love how The Message captures this moment when Jesus sends out His disciples – rather than just say they went out and preached that others should repent, Peterson translates it, “with joyfulContinue reading “The Invitation”
The Whole Truth
S: Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell at his feet and, trembling with fear, told him the whole truth. Mark 5:33 (NIV) emphasis mine. O: Funny how desperation brings about humility. Touching the hem of a stranger’s robe hoping it might be the freedom she’d been seeking, getting calledContinue reading “The Whole Truth”
Brought to Light
S: For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light. Mark 4:22 (NLT) O: I have often heard people quote this verse regarding lies or sneaky behavior – that the truth will eventually come to light, and the person’s true motive will be revealed.Continue reading “Brought to Light”
Mess Me Up, Lord!
S: …The plan was that they would be with him, and he would send them out to proclaim the Word… Mark 3:14b (MSG) O: This was always part of the plan; the apostles would be with You. They would spend each waking and sleeping moment in Your presence. They would walk with You, observe YourContinue reading “Mess Me Up, Lord!”
The Beautiful Unfolding 