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Mark 9:1This verse goes with what Jesus had just been saying previously about his betrayal and crucifixion. Why? It was a reassurance of his power and identity as the Messiah. These men were expecting the Messiah to set up a kingdom, not die on a cross. But, they had to learn that the cross and…

Mark 8:38Notice the way he describes that generation. This is once again a time when Jesus elucidates upon the principle of the acceptance of revelation. His response to us is based upon our response to him and his Word. When he tells us something, we are meant to take it seriously, and not to be…

Mark 8:37Wow, what a quotable quote! What, indeed, would a person give in exchange for their own soul? The answer to this rhetorical question is of course, no one would want to give anything in exchange for their soul. We all want to keep it for ourselves. We think of it as our own prized…

Mark 8:36The value of an individual, and an individual’s soul, never find greater worth than in the thinking of Christ. Indeed, Christianity has at its very core a key emphasis on the worth of each human being. It is foundational because Scripture tells us we are created brings that God loves, and so our worth…

Mark 8:35This is another of Jesus’ extreem statements that many misunderstand or take offense at. To lose one’s life is a serious thing. So what exactly does the Lord have in mind here? Did he expect his disciples to be crucified with him? No, we know that he knew that would not happen. But, we…

Today, click the link on the right that says, ‘My Wife’s Blog’. It will be a blessing to you!

For my post today, click the link on the right that says, ‘A Friend’s Blog’. There you can read a blog post by Beth Durham about the message I just preached last Sunday about celebrating the feast of thanksgiving in a worshipful manner. Happy Thanksgiving!

Mark 8:34Obviously, Jesus taught many things as a result of current events. This passage about living for Christ is a teaching Jesus purposely gave on the heels of his revelation about his crucifixion. It explains to the disciples how that they should be ready to give thier lives as well.What Jesus is saying here would…

Mark 8:33Some debate has surrounded this, but it’s seems that Jesus actually physically turns his back to Peter. This is quite likely given that Jesus knew how to handle the deceptions if the devil. This was quite a temptation in that Peter was precious to Jesus and this persuasion against going through with the betrayal,…