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Category Archives: servanthood
missing one
Mark 10:17-22 17 While he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what do I have to do so I will inherit eternal life?” 18 Jesus said to … Continue reading
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
the salary of sin or the salary of God?
Romans 6:15-23 15 What should we conclude then? Should we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Absolutely not! 16 Do you not know that if you make yourselves available as obedient slaves, you are slaves of … Continue reading
no stealing the show
Genesis 41:15-28 15 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I have had a dream, and there is no one who can explain it. I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can explain it.” 16 … Continue reading
when serving others is not the plan
Matthew 14:15-21 15 When it became evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the day is now spent; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy meals for themselves.” 16 … Continue reading
snacking on the Sabbath
Matthew 12:1-8 At that time Jesus was passing through the grain fields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, so they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat them. 2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said … Continue reading
Posted in consideration of others, discipleship, Jesus Christ, servanthood
Tagged Matthew 12
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the delight of your eyes
Ezekiel 24 A corroded pot defiles everything in it, and bits are taken out indiscriminately, symbolizing those who die in the siege. Then, Ezekiel faces his greatest challenge. The LORD tells him his wife will die, and he is not … Continue reading
our place
1 Chronicles 23-24 The Levites were a subculture in the land. Among them were chosen officers who served the temple and its services. They were part of the community but they had special tasks, and were honored by reason of … Continue reading
Posted in cooperation, discipleship, genuineness, kingdom of God, servanthood
Tagged 1 Chronicles 23, 1 Chronicles 24
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the price of popularity
1 Kings 12:1-15 We are not told what Rehoboam’s motive was for refusing to follow the advice of the old men. We might assume that he wanted to be popular with the younger generation, and show strength. Bad call. But … Continue reading
respecting authority
2 Samuel 1 The looter who came into David’s camp with news of Saul’s death thought that he would get a reward. He thought his reward would be greater if he took the credit for Saul’s suicide. But all David … Continue reading
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