Today we are reading from James 2: 17-19:: 17 So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2021
August 27, 2021 –Mark 14: 33-36 – Even When it is Hard
Today we are reading from Mark 14: 32-36: 32 They went to a place called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 He took with him Peter and James and John, and began to … Continue reading
August 25, 2021 –Mark 14: 3-9 – His Work Continues
Today we are reading from Mark 14: 3-9: 3 While he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at the table, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very costly ointment of nard, … Continue reading
August 23, 2021 – Genesis 28: 10-16 – Ordinary Beauty
Today we are reading from Genesis 28: 10-16: 10 Jacob left Beer-sheba and went toward Haran. 11 He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of … Continue reading
August 22, 2021 – Psalm 2 – Why Do the Nations Rage?
Today we are going to read one of my favorite Psalms, Psalm 2: 1 Why do the nations rage,And the people plot a vain thing?2 The kings of the earth set themselves,And the rulers take counsel together,Against the Lord and against … Continue reading
August 20, 2021 – Mark 12: 18-27 – Proof
Today we are going to look at Mark 12: 38-40: 38 As he taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, 39 and to … Continue reading
August 18, 2021 – Mark 12: 18-27 – Posture
Today we are going to look at Mark 12: 18-27: 18 Some Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him and asked him a question, saying, 19 “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies, … Continue reading
August 16, 2021 – John 2: 8-11 – Serve Somebody
Today we are going to look at John 2: 8-11: 8 He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.” So they took it. 9 When the steward tasted the water that had become … Continue reading
August 13, 2021 – Mark 10: 46-52 – Keep the Faith
Today we are going to look at Mark 10: 46-52: 46 They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. 47 … Continue reading
August 11, 2021 – Mark 10: 17-22 – Worth
Today we are going to look at Mark 10: 17-22: 17 As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” … Continue reading