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Six Marks of a Christ-Follower, Part 1
Mark 12:35-40
At the beginning of Mark's gospel, there is a familiar and beautiful episode. Jesus walked on the shore of Galilee and saw Peter, Andrew, James, and John engaged in fishermen’s business. He called them:
Read moreChristina has not completed Nate, and Nate has not completed Christina. Yes, when we married, the two become one flesh (Genesis 2:24, Mark 10:8). But it is Christ who completes us. Our lives, as the passage reads, are “hidden with Christ in God.”
Read moreSunday Sermon: Knowing God 08—God Saves—Exodus 13:17-14:31
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Jesus, the Son of David and the Son of God
Mark 12:35-37
By this point in Mark, it is clear that Jesus is at odds with the religious leaders -- and they are certainly at odds with him! And, in our previous studies, we've watched Jesus dismantle the best arguments they could muster in their attempts to thwart his mission. By the end, "no one dared to ask him any more questions" (Mark 12:34).
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6 Great Attributes Of Jesus’ High Priestly Service To You (Hebrews 7)
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No one is like Jesus. I have never known anyone as impressive as him. My Savior, he is also my guide, friend, leader, counselor, teacher, financial planner, advisor, coach, helper, intercessor, and pastor. I cannot imagine how I'd get through life without him and his constant aid.
Read moreSermon Notes: Knowing God 07—God's Passover—Exodus 11:1-13:16
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The Second Most Important Thing in Life
Mark 12:31-34
In the final week of Jesus' life before the cross, Jesus has just shared with an inquiring scribe that the greatest commandment is to love God. But there’s also a second half of Jesus' answer. He teaches a second greatest commandment.
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Deciding—Not Only Desiring—To Be Strong in Him
Ephesians 6:10-20
Today, my mind is on a particular insight in Paul's exhortations to the Ephesians about spiritual warfare (or, really, about life). He said we wrestle not against people but powers, so he told us to take up the armor of God. I've identified and explained this armor elsewhere, so today, let’s consider the personal responsibility Paul expected each of us to take in putting on that armor.
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Faith Obeys God (Hebrews 11:17-19)
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We praise Abraham for his faith in God. We don't call him the father of faith for nothing. As the author to the Hebrews tried to urge his readers toward a life of faith, Abraham stood out as a perfect example.
Read moreSunday Teaching: Knowing God 06—God's Power—Exodus 7-10
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