Category: Bible
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King James Version Only or Not
The whole KJV-only thing can make you dizzy and leave you wondering what to do about it.
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Give to Caesar or God
Then Jesus said to them, “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.” And they were amazed at him. – Mark 12:17 (NIV) Some people sought to trap Jesus. He knew it from what we learn within the Gospel of Mark. Just look at verses 13 and 15. He knew […]
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We Got to Keeping Going
And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea. And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two […]
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A Metamorphosis in Mark
Mark is an intriguing account of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Even the world outside of Christendom has a point of view and perspective on the Gospels due to the fact that Jesus is such an intriguing character. Look at what PBS says about the Gospel of Mark. Our last class spent the bulk […]
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Moving Along in the Book of Mark
In reading the Book of Mark, I try to keep in mind one major aspect of Bible observation methods; who is speaking to whom. I try to keep that in mind from two perspectives: Who is (John ) Mark writing to as the author sharing with an intended audience? Who is speaking in the biblical text […]
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Looking Back in Mark
Read Mark chapter 1 again. Read that part between verses 16 through 20, the part where Jesus called them and they responded. Look at verses 18 and 20. Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.– Mark 1:18 Jesus called them. They left their nets. They left their fishing boats and gear. They left everything […]
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Believing Beyond the Bread
Read what the Word says about bread. It will stimulate your imagination. Bread is a symbol of sustenance. Our Lord’s model prayer mentions the giving of daily bread by the Father. The relationship with bread is throughout this section of the Gospels. Think about these questions as we enter into Mark Chapter 8. . . Compare […]
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Making Surprisig Moves in the Gospel of Mark
In a previous post, I covered some key issues and insights from Jesus on how we truly become defiled. Believe it or not, Jesus was pretty direct with what He said. He didn’t leave much wiggle room for other interpretations (Mark 7:1-23). That shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. That’s been pretty standard practice […]
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On the Move with the Master
My Sunday school class at church is in the early stages of a Bible study of the Gospel of Mark. We recently got into a deep discussion on some topics like authorship of each of the Gospels as well as each one’s particular audience. We really got some good talk about Mark and his relationship […]
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Just Jotting in a Journal
For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. – Psalm 119:89 How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not […]
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