Category Archives: commitment

clout before the king

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 3:31-35 31 And his mother and his brothers came, and standing their ground, they sent to him and summoned him. 32 And a crowd was sitting around him, and they said to him, “Your mother and your brothers are … Continue reading →

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nicknames

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 3:13-19 13 Then he goes up to the mountain, and summons[1] who he wanted, and they went away to him; 14 and he appointed twelve, so that they would be with him, and so that he could send them … Continue reading →

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ministering in wrath and grief

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 3:1-6 1 Then he entered again into the synagogue; and a man was there who has a dried up hand. 2 So they were watching him to see if on one of the Sabbaths he would heal him, in … Continue reading →

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worst kept secret

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 1:40-45 40 Then a leper came to him, appealing to[1] him [and kneeling], and saying that “if you are willing,[2] you are able to clean me for yourself.” 41 And after being moved with compassion, by extending his hand … Continue reading →

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making a difference

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

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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revival is not enough

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 66:1-4 1 Thus says Yahveh: The sky is my throne and the land is my footstool; where is this house that you would build for me, and where is this — my resting place? 2 All these things my … Continue reading →

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