The story of the raising of Jairus’ daughter and the healing of the woman who touched the “hem of Jesus’ garment” are two of the best known and best loved in scripture. These events in the ministry of Jesus reveal so much to us. They display the tremendous power of Jesus to heal. They show … Read More
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Mark 4 Devotion
What Does the Soil Look Like in Your Life? A quick look at the soil of your life will greatly determine the fruitfulness of your everyday life. The reality is that Jesus always has seeds to plant into your life if you are willing to hear Him. Consider the parable of the sower… 1. Along … Read More
Mark 3 Devotion
“Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that He and His disciples were not even able to eat.” ~ Mark 3:20 Imagine you have been serving people all day. Finally you are welcomed into a home for a meal but people won’t even leave you in peace to eat. This is … Read More
Mark 2 Devotion
This story talks about four men bringing a paralyzed man to Jesus to be healed. Jesus had a huge crowd around Him. These men were determined to get the paralyzed man to Jesus because they had faith in Him, and that He had the power to heal and forgive. So, they climbed to the roof … Read More
The Crucifixion & The Tomb
The women watched as the lifeless body of their Messiah was buried. Just a few days earlier the crowds had been cheering and the future was brimming with hope and bright promise. But now the death of Him who had been a source of hope had without warning ushered in confusion and despair. Jesus had … Read More
The Last Supper & Gethsemane
On the night before Jesus crucifixion, Jesus shared one last meal with the disciples, commonly known as the Last Supper. Afterwards, he went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray to the Father. 1. Jesus calls for repentance. The broken bread represents Christ’s broken body to cover the cost of the sins of mankind. The … Read More
Temple Debates
When the leaders—the chief priest and the elders tried to ask Jesus a trick question about his authority, they had hoped to make a fool out of Jesus. The only problem was that their question became a boomerang when Jesus met their challenging question with a question of His own. It was clear that either … Read More
John 5:24 Encouragement
Life in 6 Words: G.O.S.P.E.L God. Our. Sins, Paying, Everyone. Life Everyone – who trust in Him alone has eternal life If I asked you, on a scale of 1 to 10, how sure you are of your salvation, would you be a 10? In today’s reading, Jesus says, “Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes Him … Read More
John 19:30 Encouragement
Life in 6 Words: G.O.S.P.E.L. God. Our. Sins. Paying. Everyone. Life. Paying – the price for sin, Jesus died and rose again “When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” – John 19:30 Jesus’s death completed the payment needed to atone for … Read More
1 John 3:4 Encouragement
Life in 6 Words: G.O.S.P.E.L. God. Our. Sins. Paying. Everyone. Sins – cannot be removed by good deeds 1 John 3:4 “Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness.” No one wants to be compared to a Pharisee. These individuals cared more about keeping up appearances (the letter of the law) than … Read More