Scripture: Mark 6:56 “Wherever Christ went – in villages and cities and out on the farms – they laid the sick in the market plazas and streets. The sick begged him to let them at least touch the fringe of his robe, and all who touched it were healed.” Observation: Jesus’ ministry … even when [...]
I’m not really sure what’s going on right now, but I’m having a really hard time connecting with what God is saying (though it’s certainly plausible that he’s not saying anything…). This morning I read the parable of the seeds – I feel like the hard ground – nothing is taking root. Maybe I’m asking [...]
Scripture: Job 19:25-27 “As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and that he will stand upon the eart at last. And after my body has decayed, yet in my body I will see God! I will see him for myself. Yes, I will see him with my own eyes, I am overwhelmed at [...]
Scripture: Acts 28:23-24 “So a time was set, and on that day a large number of people came to Paul’s lodging. He explained and testified about the Kingdom of God and tried to persuade them about Jesus from the Scriptures. Using the law of Moses and the books of the prophets, he spoke to them [...]
Scripture: Acts 26:27-29 “King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do. Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?” Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me [...]
Scripture: Acts (16,) 17 & 18 recount Paul’s second missionary journey. Observation: Paul’s message was (and still is!) urgent! He visits over a dozen communities “trying to convince the Jews and Greeks alike” (18:4). Sometimes he’s “sent” to the next city (before he gets run out), sometimes he stays for a period of time, sometimes [...]
Scripture: Acts 12:23 “Instantly the angel of the Lord struck Herod with a sickness, because he accepted the people’s worship instead of giving the glory to God.” Application: I’m not concerned about being struck by God anytime soon; I feel like I handle praise well, but I think too often as I reflect it, it [...]