Mark 8:34-38 ESV “And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will … Continue reading Don’t Fall into Their Traps
Songs
Out of the Heart
The Pharisees and some of the scribes were criticizing Jesus’ disciples for eating with unwashed hands, for the Pharisees and all the Jews, in keeping with the tradition of the elders, did not eat unless they washed their hands properly, in a ceremonial manner, I believe. So Jesus said to them, “Well did Isaiah prophesy … Continue reading Out of the Heart
Stand Up for Jesus
Mark 3:31-35 ESV “And his mother and his brothers came, and standing outside they sent to him and called him. And a crowd was sitting around him, and they said to him, ‘Your mother and your brothers are outside, seeking you.’ And he answered them, ‘Who are my mother and my brothers?’ And looking about … Continue reading Stand Up for Jesus
Making Disciples of Christ
Matthew 28:16-20 ESV “Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of … Continue reading Making Disciples of Christ
They Said He was Out of His Mind
Mark 3:20-22 ESV “Then he went home, and the crowd gathered again, so that they could not even eat. And when his family heard it, they went out to seize him, for they were saying, ‘He is out of his mind.’ And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem were saying, ‘He is possessed by … Continue reading They Said He was Out of His Mind
Our Present Day Sabbath Rest
Mark 2:23-28 ESV “One Sabbath he was going through the grainfields, and as they made their way, his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. And the Pharisees were saying to him, “Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?” And he said to them, “Have you never read what David … Continue reading Our Present Day Sabbath Rest
No Going Back
Repent and BelieveMark 1:14-15 ESV “Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.’” The gospel of God is the good news of God, so it is the Scriptures as … Continue reading No Going Back
Share in Suffering for the Gospel
2 Timothy 1:8-14 ESV “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, … Continue reading Share in Suffering for the Gospel
The Beginning of the Gospel
Mark 1:1-4 ESV “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, ‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face,who will prepare your way,the voice of one crying in the wilderness:“Prepare the way of the Lord,make his paths straight,”’ “John appeared, baptizing in the … Continue reading The Beginning of the Gospel
He Teaches Us to Profit
Isaiah 48:1-2 ESV “Hear this, O house of Jacob,who are called by the name of Israel,and who came from the waters of Judah,who swear by the name of the Lordand confess the God of Israel,but not in truth or right.For they call themselves after the holy city,and stay themselves on the God of Israel;the Lord … Continue reading He Teaches Us to Profit
Run With It 