What do you think?
Bring them to Jesus (i.e. PRAY!)
THE STORY OF JESUS: Mark 1:29-34 “The people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed.” (Mark 1:32) As a follower of Jesus, I’ve prayed for sickness and demons. People who deny the spiritual reject both healing and the reality of demons. And yet miracles still occur, and demons still impact our world, believe in or not. Long…
Spread the news!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Mark 1:21-28 “News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee.” (Mark 1:28) Why do I follow Jesus? Because news of Him has spread through history to me, and I am drawn to Him. He has spoken with an authority in my life that I cannot deny. He has addressed evil…
Reflecting the good news of the kingdom!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Mark 1:14-20 “The time has come, the kingdom of God has come near!” (Mark 1:15) As followers of Jesus, we believe the good news of God’s kingdom. We believe Jesus has beaten Satan and reclaimed Adam’s throne for humanity. We believe Jesus is ruling all creation (Genesis 1:26-28, Matthew 28:18-20). And we are called to…
God’s precious child!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Mark 1:9-13 “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” (Mark 1:11) As a follower of Jesus, this is something that God says to me too. “To those who believed he gave the right to become children of God.” (John 1:12) The Spirit of Jesus assures us we are…
I am the gate for the Sheep
“I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be kept safe.” (John 10:9) This text can be translated “will be saved” or “will be kept safe”; most bibles use the first translation. Usually these words are interpreted to mean that Jesus is the only way to be saved. But if you look at the context,…
Because of His integrity!!!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Psalm 41 “Because of my integrity you uphold me…” (Psalm 41:12) David was a good man in many ways, but he was not sinless. His horrible crimes of adultery, murder, abuse of office, deception are well known. Yet here he claims that God is pleased with him, that he is a man of…
Following Jesus is…
Fill in the blank, what would you say? Following Jesus is ____________________
My strength always?
THE STORY OF JESUS: 1 Samuel 28-31 “But David found strength in the Lord his God.” (1 Samuel 30:6) In times of crisis, tragedy or difficulty, where do you find strength? Most people cry out to God in such times, but they do not always find strength. Why does God strengthen some, but not others? Why was God silent…
Mercy me!
THE STORY OF JESUS: 1 Samuel 24-27 “May the Lord be our judge and decide between us.” (1 Samuel 24:15) Twice David is merciful to Saul, sparing his life because he is the Lord’s anointed. But we do not see the same mercy with Nabal, at least not until Abigail intervenes. David has moments of exceptional goodness, but also…