1.7.24 Mark 9:30-50

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Jesus describes the measure of true greatness is: “How many do I serve? How many am I willing to minister to? How many can I help? This is the mark of greatness in the eyes of God. This is enduring greatness. May that be so for each of us.

12.17.23 Mark 9:2-29

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What the disciples needed to learn was not only the necessity of Jesus’ own self-denying ministry for the sake of our salvation; but also the need to join Him in carrying on such a ministry of grace to others in His name. Let us join Jesus in His self-denying ministry by relying upon daily supplies of His divine grace.

12.10.23 Mark 8:22-9:1

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Is there any reward for the person who is a true disciple? Yes, there is: he becomes more like Jesus Christ and one day shares in His glory. Satan promises you glory, but in the end, you receive suffering. God promises you suffering, but in the end, that suffering is transformed into glory. If we acknowledge Christ and live for Him, He will one day acknowledge us and share His glory with us.

11.19.23 Mark 8:1-21

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Those of us who have trusted in Jesus for salvation can still be guilty of failing to trust Him in our day-to-day lives. We may know that Jesus saves and forgives and yet we struggle with anxiety and fear as we doubt God’s care and sovereignty in our lives.

11.12.23 Mark 7

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Jesus’ response to the Jewish leaders was twofold: the leaders invalidated God’s laws in order to keep their human traditions; and sin is a matter of the heart, not the diet. The Jews judged a man by his outward conformity to law. The spirit, attitude, and motive of an individual more clearly reveals his true nature. Man tends to look on outward appearances, but God ever looks on the heart.