Monthly Archives: June 2011

Seek the Lord and Never, Ever Give Up

Posted on June 30, 2011 by John

(Mark 10:46-52) Bartimaeus was a man blind from birth. He eked out his existence through begging on the streets. The outlook for his life was poor. He was rejected by people, as we will see, and had little to look … Continue reading →

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Making a Request of God

Posted on June 29, 2011 by John

(Mark 10:35-45) James and John were two brothers and disciples of the Lord. They came to him asking if Jesus would grant them to sit at his right and his left hand in his kingdom. (Verse 37) There was a … Continue reading →

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Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection

Posted on June 28, 2011 by John

(Mark 10:32-34) Jesus was well aware of his purpose on this earth. He came to be the perfect sacrifice so that man could be reconciled to God. He came to die so that we would have the chance to live. … Continue reading →

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Wealth Will Not Make You Secure

Posted on June 27, 2011 by John

(Mark 10:23-31) Why do people seek money? Why are people focussed on wealth creation? Why do people desire so greatly to be rich, to the point that some will seek illegal methods of getting there? Security is the reason. Money … Continue reading →

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Conditions to Receive Eternal Life

Posted on June 26, 2011 by John

(Mark 10:17-22) What must you do to have eternal life? This is an interesting question. I am sure it has gone through the minds of all mankind at some time for death is the one inevitable part of life that … Continue reading →

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Let the Children Come

Posted on June 25, 2011 by John

(Mark 10:13-16) Too often as adults we exclude children. The old saying that children should be sen and not heard is still often applied by many people. In public places and in churches they are told to be still, keep … Continue reading →

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Marriage and Divorce

Posted on June 24, 2011 by John

(Mark 10:2-12) The Pharisees tried to test Jesus with a question about divorce. Is divorce lawful? Did Jesus say that two people could not divorce? Should people be allowed to divorce? These are very serious matters and Jesus’ answer was … Continue reading →

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All This For Free

Posted on June 23, 2011 by John

(Mark 10:1) It occurred to me as I read this first verse of Mark how valuable the word of the Lord is. The scripture says, “And he left there and went to the region of Judea and beyond the Jordan, … Continue reading →

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Being Serious About Salvation

Posted on June 22, 2011 by John

(Mark 9:42-50) How serious are you about salvation? How serious should you be? Is it the most important thing in your life? Should it be the most important thing? To answer these questions read this section of the scripture, for … Continue reading →

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He Who Is Not With Us Is Against Us

Posted on June 21, 2011 by John

(Mark 9:38-41) The Lord taught the disciples an interesting lesson in this section of scripture. The disciples had come come across a man casting out demons in the name of Jesus, but the man was not following with Jesus and … Continue reading →

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