Here we have a summary report about Jesus' healing ministry. This report is Mark's way of giving us a sense of the general atmosphere surrounding Jesus' life at that time and telling us that Jesus did more than he could record. (3 Minutes/600 Words)
Read moreThe Struggle for Obedience, Part 3: Know Who He Is (Mark 6:48-51)
This whole movement hints that this is a moment where the disciples are interacting with the divine. How do we know this passage is meant to show us Jesus is God?
Read moreThe Struggle for Obedience, Part 2: Learn How Hard Obedience Is With Only Your Strength (Mark 6:47-48)
Perhaps you've had a similar experience. You've read something in the Bible, an area to obey, and set out to do it. Good work. But, perhaps just as quickly, you discovered how hard it was to obey. (2 Minutes/500 Words)
Read moreThe Struggle for Obedience, Part 1: Go Where He Directs You (Mark 6:45-46)
Believers who allow God's word access to their lives realize there are always new areas of obedience for which we struggle. God's word is like a mirror that enables you to see yourself correctly. It is like a lamp that exposes the true you. (5 Minutes/1100 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: Advice For Someone Struggling With Bible Reading
Though I don't know your particular situation, I will attempt to give a robust answer with many applicational thoughts. You might struggle in your reading of the Word because of theological misperceptions, an inability to concentrate, or because your workday starts at 4 a.m. For each situation, a different line of advice would follow. Because of this, I will try to cover as many contingencies as my feeble brain will allow. (7 Minutes/1800 Words)
Read moreQuestion: Do You Have Any Advice for Someone Struggling With Bible Reading?
Though I don't know your particular situation, I will attempt to give a robust answer with many applicational thoughts. You might struggle in your reading of the Word because of theological misperceptions, an inability to concentrate, or because your workday starts at 4 a.m. For each situation, a different line of advice would follow. Because of this, I will try to cover as many contingencies as my feeble brain will allow. (7 Minutes/1800 Words)
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