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In our last study in Mark, we followed Jesus as he neared his death in Jerusalem at the time of the Passover feast. The disciples were afraid and amazed at Jesus' determination (Mark 10:32). As they traveled with Jesus, so did the crowds. They flocked around Jesus. And the time of Jesus' cross grew near.
Read moreHow Hezekiah Handled Stressful News
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Have you ever been presented with a report or news which floored you? Has an impossible situation ever been thrown in your lap? Have you ever been given news, a bill, a task, a responsibility, that you could never in a million years handle? If you have, you are in Hezekiah's company. (5 Minutes/1000 Words)
Read moreOur Salvation Song
(Isaiah 38:20)
Hezekiah was an excellent king of Judah. A descendant of David, he bore similar traits to his ancestor in that he worshipped God and delighted in God's law. At one point, Hezekiah became sick. Isaiah the prophet was summoned, and he told Hezekiah his time to die had come. Hezekiah pleaded with God but also pleaded with Isaiah to plead with God. Isaiah returned with the glad announcement that Hezekiah would live. For another fifteen years, Hezekiah sat on the throne. (5 Minutes/1000 Words)
Read moreThe Unfortunate And Ugly Move From Spirit To Flesh
(Isaiah 43:22-25)
The Lord wants to move his people forward, upward, onward. He has a plan for each one of you. Recently, I've seen this in a fresh way in my own life. The fruit of the Spirit is love -- and there are many outworkings of that love (Galatians 5:22). I believe the Spirit wants to produce a heightened joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in me. And in you. (10 Minutes/1700 Words)
Read moreHow Hezekiah Handled Stressful News
(Isaiah 37:14-15)
Have you ever been presented with a report or news which floored you? Has an impossible situation ever been thrown in your lap? Have you ever been given news, a bill, a task, a responsibility, that you could never in a million years handle? If you have, you are in Hezekiah's company. (5 Minutes/1000 Words)
Read morePaul, wanting to urge the church to walk in the Father’s light, uses a quotation to exhort his readers. Many think the quote is a mashup of a few exhortations in Isaiah; some think it an early Christian hymn. Paul takes it and urges, “Wake up!” (3 Minutes/400 Words)
Read moreIn my early years as a Christian, I came across a book by Alan Redpath. It rocked my world and helped frame my future...
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