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Category Archives: kingdom of God
The Holy Spirit and spiritual clout
Luke 18:1-30. How much spiritual maturity does it take to enter the kingdom of God? Jesus told his disciples not to rebuke the parents who brought even infants to him for his blessing. He said “to such belongs the kingdom … Continue reading
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the Holy Spirit–a limited time offer
Luke 13:10-35. Jesus dramatically demonstrated his power to free people from Satan’s bondage when he healed the woman with a disabling spirit. Yet the hypocrites in the synagogue refused to be set free from their bondage to tradition (10-17). Jesus … Continue reading
Posted in Abraham, destruction in hell, ethnic Israel, hypocrisy, Jesus Christ, judgment, kingdom of God, repentance
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the Holy Spirit empowers kingdom seekers
Luke 12:13-48. Luke had just recorded Jesus’ warning to his followers that they would be brought before the authorities and questioned because of their faith. He told them not to be anxious because the Holy Spirit would give them the … Continue reading
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The Holy Spirit and tomorrow’s kingdom
Luke 6:17-49. By this time, a “great crowd” of disciples had joined the usual multitude seeking healing and deliverance. They recognized their need for Jesus, so came to him as poor, hungry and weeping (20-21). Jesus taught them that their … Continue reading
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ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit
Luke 4:14-44. Having endured his wilderness experience and overcome the devil’s temptation, Jesus returned to Galilee, and began his prophetic ministry. His tactic appears clear: he would heal the sick and deliver people from demonic bondage during the week, and … Continue reading
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living examples
1 Peter 2:11-3:12. Peter encourages believers to demonstrate their faith in Christ by good deeds, through which they show the world around them that Christ can change lives. They must keep their conduct honorable. They must submit to every human … Continue reading
Posted in church, commitment, genuineness, holiness, Jesus Christ, kingdom of God, witness
Tagged 1 Peter 2, 1 Peter 3
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disciples: contributions to the kingdom
Mark 12. Jesus continues to teach his disciples by drawing attention to spiritual realities they are observing in the physical Jerusalem. He points out a poor widow and her offering of two leptas – about 1/64th of a day’s … Continue reading
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disciples: fairness and the kingdom
Mark 10. The disciples learn a valuable lesson about the kingdom of God in this chapter: it’s not fair. It’s not fair that God intends marriage to last a lifetime. What if you find that you … Continue reading
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disciples: no guts, no glory
Mark 8:27-9:50. The disciples learn something about Jesus in the events described in this section. They learn that Jesus is the Christ, and that he is going to come in glory, so people should listen to him above all others. … Continue reading
Posted in church, commitment, courage, discipleship, Jesus Christ, kingdom of God, suffering, the cross
Tagged Mark 8, Mark 9
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disciples: privy to the secret
Mark 4:1-34. The outsiders who criticized Jesus and his ministry could not understand what he was preaching. They heard him talk about seeds and soils and wondered why he was giving agricultural advice. They heard him talk about lamps, baskets, … Continue reading
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