Tag Archives: Kingdom of God

Lift Up Your Eyes – 1

Scripture Reference: Matthew 9:35-38 “No one cares for me” is the statement that many people in our world are saying. Hundreds of years ago, the psalmist wrote, “For there is no one who acknowledges me . . . No one … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 7/05/2024

The Unity of Believers It’s easy to sort believers in a community based on the quantity of their service. Most of us could roll out the masking tape and divide those who contribute their time and efforts from those who … Continue reading

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Who Does He Think He Is? – 11

Scripture Reference: Mark 2:1-3:6 Why Is He Breaking the Rules? – Continued Please read Mark 2:23-3:6 for the background to this section. From Last Lesson: Jesus’ response however will be forthright.  Jesus knows exactly what is at stake here; he … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 7/04/2024

When Hezekiah Gave Away the Farm After the announcement that Hezekiah “did right in the eyes of Yahweh,” the next description comes as a surprise: “At that time, Hezekiah cut off the doors of the temple of Yahweh and the … Continue reading

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Who Does He Think He Is? – 10

Scripture Reference: Mark 2:1-3:6 Why Is He Breaking the Rules? – Continued Please read Mark 2:23-3:6 for the background to this section. From Last Lesson: The Sabbath was a gift from God. It was important, yes, keeping it special is … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 7/03/2024

A Moment to Reflect Anyone will admit that wisdom is more than just knowledge. We think of wisdom as thoughtful insight acquired with life experience. However, Paul and the author of Proverbs tell us that it is not something we … Continue reading

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Who Does He Think He Is? – 9

Scripture Reference: Mark 2:1-3:6 Why Is He Breaking the Rules? – Continued Please read Mark 2:23-3:6 for the background to this section. The last two stories in this group are about Jesus and the Sabbath, and again we find people … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 7/02/2024

You Have to Mean It Wisdom really isn’t all that difficult to find. We think of this attribute as hidden or fleeting, but the book of Proverbs portrays Wisdom calling out to us: “Does not wisdom call, and understanding raise … Continue reading

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Who Does He Think He Is? – 8

Scripture Reference: Mark 2:1-3:6 What Does He Think He Is Doing? – Continued Please read Mark 2:13-22 for the background to this section. From Last Lesson: Obviously, Jesus is not giving us His top ten household tips here! He is … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 7/01/2024

The Ties That Bind We don’t often consider our former lives as enslavement. We characterize our lives before Christ by bad decisions and sinful patterns, but not bondage. We like to think of ourselves as neutral beings. But Paul paints … Continue reading

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Who Does He Think He Is? – 7

Scripture Reference: Mark 2:1-3:6 What Does He Think He Is Doing? – Continued Please read Mark 2:13-22 for the background to this section. From Last Lesson: So here is the Messiah, hosting a party not for the elite, but for … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 6/30/2024

The oppressed will not always be forgotten; the hope of the afflicted will not perish forever. PSALM 9:18 Billy Graham Yes, THERE IS HOPE. There is hope for the present because I believe the stage has already been set for … Continue reading

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Who Does He Think He Is? – 6

Scripture Reference: Mark 2:1-3:6 What Does He Think He Is Doing? – Continued Please read Mark 2:13-22 for the background to this section. In the next instance, Jesus is having dinner at Levi’s house. It seems likely that he has … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 6/29/2024

Picture of Calvary – Part 1 God had taken him out into the night and shown him the stars of heaven, and promised him, “so shall thy seed be.” There was the simple promise, unattended by any other evidence. God … Continue reading

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Who Does He Think He Is? – 5

Scripture Reference: Mark 2:1-3:6 What Does He Think He Is Doing? – Continued Please read Mark 2:13-22 for the background to this section. From Last Lesson: We have seen Jesus meeting outcasts before. We saw that Jesus is not bothered … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/28/2024

The Games We Play We live in the age of online résumés, with pages dedicated to us and our faces. We can broadcast our thoughts in seconds and republish ideas that make us look smart by association. And we do … Continue reading

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Who Does He Think He Is? – 4

Scripture Reference: Mark 2:1-3:6 Who Is He to Forgive Sins? – Continued Please read Mark 2:1-12 for the background to this section. From Last Lesson: The fact that Jesus has healed the man with a word excludes the possibility that … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/27/2024

Counterfeit Gospels We’re fine with the idea of God being our savior, but we’re not always keen on the notion of letting Him transform every area of our lives. We often emphasize sharing the gospel, but do we consider the … Continue reading

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Who Does He Think He Is? – 3

Scripture Reference: Mark 2:1-3:6 Who Is He to Forgive Sins? – Continued Please read Mark 2:1-12 for the background to this section. From Last Lesson: The Jews were very clear on this: one God; one authority; one place to deal … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/26/2024

Walk Like the Shunammite Trust is a fickle matter. What does it take for us to trust another person—especially with our livelihood? Our decision to trust someone can usually be determined by whether we see God in that person. When … Continue reading

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