Mark 10 - The kingdom of God is all about heart change and humility. Mark 11 - Unforgiveness can hinder your life of faith. Get things right with others before you step out in faith. Mark 12 - The Pharisees and Sadducees thought based on their traditions,...
Mark 6 - Knowledge ABOUT Jesus without relationship WITH Jesus breeds comtempt and unbelief. Mark 7 - "In vain do they worship Me, teaching for DOCTRINE the commandments and tradition of MEN." The heart matters most. Mark 8 - Sometimes miracles can be a process. Mark 9 -...
Mark 3 - A house divided against itself can't stand. The strong man needs to be bound first in order to plunder. Jesus' bond with the family of God was deeper than his bond with earthly family. Mark 4 - The cares of the world, the...
Matthew 25 - What I do now counts for eternity. Matthew 26 - The key to not falling into temptation is to watch (be aware) and pray. Matthew 27 - Jesus was forsaken by the Father because of me and for me. Matthew 28 - Because all authority...
1. Chapter 21 - Jesus cleanses the temple, establishes that it is to be a house of prayer, and he follows this with miracles. 2. Chapter 22 - Love God and love people 3. Chapter 23 - Legalism majors on the minors and minors on the majors....
Matthew 18-20 1. Never realized how much the whole chapter (18) talks about offenses and forgiveness. Awesome! 2. In chapter 19, Jesus is the master of answering the question behind the question. 3. In chapter 20, Jesus is more fair than we may like Him to be. And...
1. In this instance, a corrupt government finds a loophole to persecute those who speak the truth of God's word. 2. 15:9 - "In vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." When teaching, be careful not to mix in my own...
Matthew 13 1. The parable is a way of communicating the mysteries of the kingdom to people who's hearts cannot see, hear or understand the kingdom. 2. Am I allowing the cares of this life come in and choke the word so that it is unfruitful in...
1. Person of peace principal. Find a trustworthy person before going into a community. Relationship! 2. Following Jesus requires that I'm "all in". 3. The ministry of John the Baptist linked to Malachi 4:5-6. 4. Jesus expects a correct response from a generation. Will he hold generations &...
Matthew 5-9 1. It's a blessing to hunger and thirst for righteousness. God's promise is that I will be filled. 2. The legacy of faith is one of persecution. The reward is the kingdom of heaven. 3. Jesus came not to destroy the law or the prophets. He...