The Withered Fig Tree

Mark 11:20-21- Now in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. And Peter, remembering, said to Him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree which You cursed has withered away.” NKJV Jesus cursed a fig tree and it dried up! Overnight! Jesus and His disciples were walking along whenContinue reading “The Withered Fig Tree”

Righteous Anger!

Mark 11:15- So they came to Jerusalem. Then Jesus went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in the temple and overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold doves. NKJV Just when I think that there is nothing more I can write about or nothingContinue reading “Righteous Anger!”

A Day of Thanksgiving!!

1 Chronicles 16:34- “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. NKJV It’s Thanksgiving Day here in America, and hopefully around the world because every day is a good day to give thanks to the Lord! So what am I thankful for this morning? I am thankful for Jesus! For the relationship HeContinue reading “A Day of Thanksgiving!!”

World Wide Witness!

Mark 16:15- And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” NKJV If you follow me regularly, then you know that this blog is out of the blue. We have been going through the book of Mark and have just begun chapter 11, so I am taking a jumpContinue reading “World Wide Witness!”

The One Who is Coming!

Mark 11:9-10 -Then those who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: “Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ Blessed is the kingdom of our father David That comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” NKJV We’re in chapter 11 of the book of Mark. Things are being wrapped upContinue reading “The One Who is Coming!”

Healing Bartimaeus

Mark 10:51-52- “So Jesus answered and said to him, “What do you want Me to do for you?” The blind man said to Him, “Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road. NKJV Divine healing isContinue reading “Healing Bartimaeus”

It’s In the Cup!

Mark 10:38-39- But Jesus said to them… “Are you able to drink the cup that I drink and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” They said to Him, “We are able.” So Jesus said to them, “You will indeed drink the cup that I drink, and with the baptism, I am baptized with youContinue reading “It’s In the Cup!”

With God!

Mark 10:26-27- “And they were greatly astonished, saying among themselves, “Who then can be saved?” But Jesus looked at them and said, “With men, it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible. NKJV Jesus watched as the rich young ruler walked away from Him. The love that He felt as the young manContinue reading “With God!”

The Eye of the Needle

Mark 10:23,25- Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!” It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” NKJV I’m not much of aContinue reading “The Eye of the Needle”

Let Them Come!

Mark 10:14- “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.” NKJV Sometimes, as adults, we can miss it! Such was the case with the disciples. In chapter 9, Jesus demonstrated His love and willingness to interact with children: Then He took a little child andContinue reading “Let Them Come!”