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How Jesus Shepherds You
(Mark 6:33-44)
Imagine being there. Put yourself in the scene. Imagine wishing so badly to see Jesus that, when you heard that was his boat out on the water, and when you saw the winds slow his journey, you stopped everything and ran to his destination ahead of him. (11 Minutes/2800 Words)
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Accept the Message of Jesus and His Kingdom
(Mark 4:1-20)
Many modern people think Jesus used parables to make everything clearer. As we will see today, Jesus did not use parables that way. They were not a preaching trick for him or a way to capture everyone's waning attention. They were not his way of "putting the cookies on the bottom shelf," making the truths he was trying to communicate accessible to all. (14 Minutes/3700 Words)
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His Message: Jesus Is the King of the Kingdom
(Mark 1:14-15)
With the beginning of Jesus' preaching ministry, we have a conclusion, of sorts, to Mark's introduction. He had said, "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God" (Mark 1:1). And now that he's covered Jesus' forerunner, baptism, and temptation, all he has left is the summary statement of Jesus' preaching ministry. It was simple: The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel. (5 Minutes/1300 Words)
Read moreLuke wrote the book of Acts, and he started it this way: "In the first book...I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach," (Acts 1:1, ESV). Luke knew Jesus' mission had begun with his life, death, burial, and resurrection -- but that he is still on his mission. His cross saves, and now he urges his church on by his Spirit, that we might engage in his mission.
What Can Reveal What's Really Going On Inside of Us?
The prophet Zechariah was a wild prophet! He had a vision of a scroll that was flying around the nation of Israel and began revealing what was really going on in the camp. I want the Word of God to be like a flying scroll in my own life, I want His word revealing what’s really inside of me. So everyday I want to be in the Word. We have to let the Word in so the junk comes out so we can become healthier, holier, and more whole. We will be better for it.
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A Belief That Can Carry You Through Crisis
Our responses to crisis reveal our beliefs about God. For some of us, we’re experiencing the tension that comes through the revealing process right now! But now is the time to ask yourself, “Who is God? Is He aware of what’s going on right now? How does He interact with what’s going on today?” When we look at scripture, we see a God who is not only aware, not only involved but deeply purposeful through everything that happens in life.
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Jesus’ Favorite Fruit
When Jesus looked at the people around Him, He hoped that their belief would cause so many beautiful actions to come from their lives. He desired that they would have faith in Him, love God, serve the people around them, and the list goes on and on. But what was the fruit of their lives that Jesus was truly looking for? It wasn’t a 🍐 or a 🍍, but 🙏🏽.
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God Would Be the One to Do the Work
We are great at identifying our own problems, but so often we don’t pray through them or call up God to help us solve them.
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