Mark 4:21- “Then he asked them, “When someone lights a lamp, does he put a box over it to shut out the light? Of course not! The light couldn’t be seen or used. A lamp is placed on a stand to shine and be useful.” TLB I have been reading the Bible for decades. There areContinue reading “Hidden Treasures!”
Category Archives: Kingdom of God
Listen Up!
Mark 4:10-11-“But when He was alone, those around Him with the twelve asked Him about the parable. And He said to them, “To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to those who are outside, all things come in parables.” NKJV Mark begins this section of hisContinue reading “Listen Up!”
The Attacks Begin!
Mark 3:22- “The scribes who came down from Jerusalem were saying, “He is possessed by Beelzebul (Satan),” and “He is driving out the demons by the [power of the] ruler of the demons.” AMP Jesus came to preach the good news of the kingdom, God’s rule, and His authority. As He moves forth in ministry, He startsContinue reading “The Attacks Begin!”
Portraying the Savior!
Mark 3:13-15- “And He went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted. And they came to Him. Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach, and to have power to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons.” NKJV Jesus has created quite aContinue reading “Portraying the Savior!”
Authority in the Kingdom!
Mark 1:21-22- “ Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught. And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.” NKJV Mark has shared a lot with his readers thus far about Jesus in just a few verses. JesusContinue reading “Authority in the Kingdom!”
The Reign of God!
Mark 1:14-15- “Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” NKJV Mark not only uses words like “immediately” and “straightway”, he seems to write in a hurry, getting straight toContinue reading “The Reign of God!”
So Much More!
Romans 14:17 – “for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. NKJV so-much-more_.mp3 There is so much more to the Holy Spirit, that I can’t even begin to exhaust the subject of Him. As I have mentioned before, there are some really greatContinue reading “So Much More!”
How Is That Even Fair?
Matthew 20:1-7 – “For the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. And going out about the third hour he saw others standing idle in theContinue reading “How Is That Even Fair?”
The King of Glory!
John 12:12-13 – On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. I was remindedContinue reading “The King of Glory!”
My Determination!
Tonight my heart is filled with joy! I am not starting with a scripture verse, although I am sure before I finish writing one will come to mind. I have served the Lord most of my life. As a matter of fact, I gave my heart to Jesus when I was a child of aboutContinue reading “My Determination!”
Wonderful Jesus! 