“And the crowds were questioning him, saying, “Then what shall we do?”” Luke 3:10 In Today’s Reading, John the Baptist begins his ministry. We’re told “the word of God came to John” and he was “preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins”. As the Multitudes were “going out to be baptized by […]
“And an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the altar of incense.” Luke 1:11 So, Zacharias turn had come to serve in the Temple and his lot was drawn to burn incense that day. We’re not told how often he had done this, either prior to this occasion, or
“But go, tell His disciples and Peter,” Mark 16:7a We’re told on the day after the Sabbath “Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome,” “came to the tomb” to anoint the body of Jesus. As they came, they saw that the Stone they were concerned about moving, had been rolled away for
Give it a Listen! Introduction: Earlier this Year, I introduced you to “The Eden Symphony Orchestra” with this opening paragraph:“Several years ago, I discovered this amazing Album. I can’t remember the exact circumstances, but I was absolutely floored at how Beautiful and Majestic it was! It was the kind of Music you would expect in
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“As He was setting out on a journey, a man ran up to Him and knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”” Mark 10:17 This is one of my favorite stories in the Bible and told in 3 of the Gospels, each with a bit different
“And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.” Mark 8:34 For the sake of brevity I have only posted the “opening” of what Jesus’ Demands are for His Followers. Also, let me
“They came to Jesus and observed the man who had been demon-possessed sitting down, clothed and in his right mind, the very man who had had the “legion”; and they became frightened.” Mark 5:15 Today we have Jesus’ encounter with the Gerasene Demoniac. In Chapter 4, Jesus says “Let us go over to the other
“John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.” Mark 1:4 As I’ve mentioned before, my comments are usually centered on a word or phrase that stands out in my Daily Reading. And,…if you’ve read my FB Posts, you know One that seems to catch my eye
“Now on the next day, the day after the preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered together with Pilate, and said, “Sir, we remember that when He was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I am to rise again.’” Matthew 27:62-63 After Jesus was crucified and buried, here we are told, “the
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“And Jesus answered and said to them, “See to it that no one misleads you.”” Matthew 24:4 We’re told at the beginning of the Chapter, as Jesus was leaving the Temple, “His disciples came up to point out the temple buildings to Him” to which He replies “not one stone here will be left upon
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