Mark 5:36 … To only Believe (12/21/16)
“Do not fear; only Believe.” ~ Jesus (Mark 5:36) It is once again crucial to remember that the word “Believe” for Jesus was a verb — that he wanted us not to mentally believe in him or even intellectually believe in his teachings, but rather to actively Believe (i.e. to emulate – or as […]
Mark 9:40 … To take up our Cross (12/20/16)
“If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their Cross and emulate me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for the sake of the Good News will find it.” ~ Jesus (Mark 9:40) Here are a few […]
Mark 9:40 …For & Against (12/19/16)
“Whoever is not against us is for Us.” ~ Jesus (Mark 9:40) This verse reflects a most intriguing biblical conundrum, for while Jesus here claims that everyone who is not directly opposing him is his ally, Matthew 12:30 flips this saying on its head and has Jesus claiming that everyone who is not actively […]
John 6:53-58 … Communing with Communion (12/18/16)
“Blessed are You, Lord our God; source of the Universe, who creates the fruits of the Vine and of the Earth.” ~ Jewish blessing* This blessing is actually a combination of two of the four blessings traditionally said before every Jewish Shabbat meal – honoring God and giving thanks to Him for the sustenance […]
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