Psalm: 69:1-23 Meditation: MarkHave you ever pondered how many religious and political groups are amongst the 12 disciples? How much do you think the beliefs of these men affected their acceptance of Jesus’s statements? Jesus talked plainly with His disciples about His and their futures during His ministry. They still couldn’t bring themselves to accept …
Tag: Ministry
Wednesday, March 15
Psalm: 78:1-39 Meditation: MarkAstonished describes the reaction of people towards Jesus’s works as an unschooled Rabbi or teacher. Jesus is also amazed at the unbelief in His works and ministry. The second part of this passage shows Jesus sharing His ministry and power with His disciples, sending them out to preach the good news, heal …
Tuesday, February 28
Psalm: 41 Meditation: Mark What was the role or purpose of the ministry of John the Baptist? Why do we need to know what he wore or ate? What was the purpose of a water baptism and why did John say it was not as good as the one to come? Why did Jesus come …
Friday, February 10
Psalm: 69:1-23 Meditation: JohnHow would it feel to be a leader and not have your own family believe in you? Some wanted Jesus to go about His ministry in a more assertive way. We do know that at least 2 brothers would believe later. Here Jesus was on God’s schedule while others pushed their own …
Saturday, February 4
Psalm: 55 Meditation: JohnThis passage has a miracle that is often confused with another story. One of the Gospel themes is mistaking the meanings of Jesus’s miracles and ministry. This passage shows several examples of this where some want to make Jesus king, others want to see more miracles and some want another free meal. …
Monday, January 23
Psalm: 25 Meditation: MarkWhy do you follow Jesus? During Jesus’s ministry, people came from many regions and backgrounds to watch or benefit from His signs and wonders. The crush of these multitudes was so great that Jesus had to keep a boat nearby lest He and the crowd got hurt. Jesus decided which 12 men were …
Tuesday, November 22
Psalm: 120 Meditation: MattHow important are you to God? How important is God and his kingdom to you? These questions can be posed to individuals or congregations. Here we see the differences between ministry focus and commitment to God and ministry. An additional question is posed about the importance of rules/laws and commitment or adherence …
Monday, October 17
Psalm: 25 Meditation: MattJesus points out the unbelief of the towns that had witnessed His ministry and miracles. His pronouncements of woes or curses on those same towns shows God’s displeasure with people that were supposed to be dedicated to God and his kingdom. Using examples of utter destruction of cities from history, Jesus explains …
Wednesday, September 21
Psalm: 119:97-120 Meditation: 1 CorIsn’t it a truly scary thought to think that someday you might stand before a righteous God and give account for every good or bad thing done? How are we reconciled to God? Paul mentions false apostles, can we know them and their effect on the church? Can we know who …
Thursday, July 28
Psalm: 71 Meditation: MarkDuring Jesus’s ministry and the history of the church there are always those that add their own spin or requirements to what God requires of us. While modern science has shown us the advantages of sanitation, diet, and health, Jesus points out that it is the ‘why’ or the ‘heart’ of the …
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