Mark 1:29-31 All of us have jumped to a conclusion that later we found out was incorrect, incomplete, perhaps totally wrong. God has given us the ability to size up a situation very rapidly. And based on our learning history, we draw conclusions that protect our life. Let me give you an example. Continue reading “At First Glance”
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News
Mark 1:27-28 In today’s world with smartphones and twitter, we know how to get a story out. Our society thrives on the newest story, usually of something bad or disgusting. The 24 hour news coverage was developed around this need. And is some ways it created the need. People lived just fine before CNN.Continue reading “News”
Direct Approach
Mark 1:25-26 Sometimes a direct approach is the best approach. Jesus is confronted with a screaming, truth revealing man possessed by a demon in a synagogue during a worship service in which He has been the guest speaker. My response might be to ignore him, after all, my reputation is on the line. IContinue reading “Direct Approach”
Shriek
Mark 1:23-24 We talked about authority having two components, the right to speak on a subject and the ability to back up what is said with actions. Jesus is in a synagogue in Capernaum teaching those gathered for their worship service. Teaching was a normal part of that service, much like a church serviceContinue reading “Shriek”
Different
Mark 1:21-22 Authority! What exactly does that mean? I like to think of authority this way. Everyone has limits to what they are allowed to do, and what they can in fact do. I may want to pass a law, but I don’t have the authority to do so. I was not elected. IContinue reading “Different”
Authority
Mark 1:21-34 This section marks the first in a series of four cycles of Teaching and Miracles that span Mark 1:21-8:30. Mark uses the structure to emphasize different aspects of Jesus being the Servant of the LORD. This full series concentrates on Jesus’ person. We find out about who He was and the authorityContinue reading “Authority”
Responsibility
Mark 1:19-20 Responsibilities! We all have them. How does the Gospel impact those responsibilities? Does the call of God supersede our responsibilities? How do we handle seemingly conflicting sets of responsibilities? We may not be facing these types of conflicts right now, but at some point in our life these conflicts will arise. Continue reading “Responsibility”
Professional VS Amateur
Mark 1:16-18 They say that you can change a habit if you do something different for 21 days in a row. You can learn a new skill by practicing it consistently for 21 days. You can’t master the skill, probably, but you can take a rudimentary task in a totally unknown field and getContinue reading “Professional VS Amateur”
Come, Follow Me
Mark 1:16-20 For many people today, what people call their home own is not where they were born, but where they grew up. Some people have to choose one place to call a hometown because they moved several times during growing up. I choose the place I spent High School as my hometown. ItContinue reading “Come, Follow Me”
Roadblock
Mark 1:14-15 Have you ever run into a roadblock or an accident that causes you to take a side road to continue your journey? In Florida there are two major North/South interstate highways. When an accident happens, and they happen on a regular basis, either you can sit in miles of very slow orContinue reading “Roadblock”
The Arnold Journey 