Monthly Archives: August 2015

just because he cares

Mark 1:29-31 29 Then, right after getting out of the synagogue, they went into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 But Simon’s mother-in-law was lying sick with fever, so they quickly told him about her. … Continue reading

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disturbing the peace

Mark 1:25-28 25 Then Jesus reprimanded him, saying, “be quiet and come out of him!” 26 Then, throwing him into convulsions, the unclean spirit, after screaming in a loud voice, came out of him. 27 And they all were amazed, … Continue reading

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making a difference

Mark 1:21-24 21 Then they went into Capernaum, and just then, he entered into the synagogue and was teaching during the Sabbaths.[1] 22 And they were overwhelmed by his teaching, because he teaches them like one who has the right,[2] … Continue reading

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called away from context

Mark 1:16-20 16 And while passing by Lake Galilee, Jesus saw Simon, and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a fishnet into the lake, because they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, Come after me, and I will … Continue reading

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while you were away

Mark 1:12-15 12 And just then the Spirit sends him out into the desert. 13 And for forty days he was in the desert being tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the angels[1] were serving … Continue reading

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knowing who you are

Mark 1:9-11 9 And Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee during those days and he was baptized in the Jordon by John. 10 And just then while they were coming up from the water, Jesus noticed the sky splitting, and … Continue reading

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the next big thing

Mark 1:5-8 5 And everyone from the territory of Judea, and everyone of the Jerusalemites were going out to him, and after confessing their sins, they were being baptized by him. 6 And John has clothed himself with camel’s hair, … Continue reading

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make ready the Lord’s road

Mark 1:1-4 1 This is the beginning of that excellent message[1] about Jesus Christ.[2] 2 Just like what is written in Isaiah the Prophet: “Watch! I am sending my messenger ahead of you,”[3] who will build a road for you.[4] … Continue reading

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your descendants will stay

Isaiah 66:22 – 24 22 Because like the new sky and the new land, which I am making, will stay in my presence, says Yahveh; so your descendants and your name will stay. 23 At it will happen consistently, from … Continue reading

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priests and as Levites as well

Isaiah 66:18-21 18 Because I know what they are doing and what they are thinking, I am coming to gather people from all nations and language groups; and they will come and will see my glory, 19 and I will … Continue reading

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