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Thoughts on the Gospel, Life, and Ministry
Category: Ministry
The NT 365 Experiment: Mark 6
God reveals himself fully to us in Jesus Christ. “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature,” and the one through whom God has “spoken” to us “in these last days” (Hebrews 1:1-5). This is true… Continue Reading “The NT 365 Experiment: Mark 6”
The NT365 Experiment: Mark 4:35-5:43
Authority is the one word that continually comes to mind as I read the first half of Mark’s Gospel. Jesus has ultimate authority, and Mark demonstrates his authority with the stories he choses and the way in which he records them. The ESV Study Bible notes,… Continue Reading “The NT365 Experiment: Mark 4:35-5:43”
The NT365 Experiment: Mark 4
Jesus was a teacher, and he did a lot of teaching. He taught his disciples. He taught the crowds that followed him. He taught the Pharisees and the scribes. And, the subject matter he taught was always the same — the kingdom of God. Regardless… Continue Reading “The NT365 Experiment: Mark 4”
The NT365 Experiment: Mark 3
Great crowds followed Jesus throughout his ministry. People came from all over the ancient world to see him — to see his miracles, to hear his teaching, to touch him, to look him in the eyes. They wanted to know what he was all… Continue Reading “The NT365 Experiment: Mark 3”
The NT365 Experiment: Mark 2
Mark’s Gospel is action packed. He has little time for transition or editorial notes that provide further explanation for the life and stories of Jesus. This, I believe, is because he is interested in getting us to the cross of Christ quickly so as… Continue Reading “The NT365 Experiment: Mark 2”
The NT365 Experiment: Mark 1
We start reading the Mark today. And, I’m excited. I love Mark! I don’t really know why I do; I just do. I pray you will learn to love it as well. As a Gospel writer, Mark tells the story of Jesus’ life, death,… Continue Reading “The NT365 Experiment: Mark 1”
The NT365 Experiment: Acts 27
We’re back, and I’m glad to be back. I have missed this time over the past week though I greatly enjoyed chapters 21-26 and the narrative they tell. Chapter 27 begins where chapter 26 left off. Now, you will probably say, “Clint, that’s obvious,”… Continue Reading “The NT365 Experiment: Acts 27”
The NT365 Experiment: Acts 21-26
At the conclusion of chapter 21, the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem seize Paul and drag him before the Roman Tribune in hopes of executing him. Over the next five chapters Luke tells the story of Paul’s various trials before various the judges of the different government… Continue Reading “The NT365 Experiment: Acts 21-26”
The NT365 Experiment: Acts 19-20
Paul and the Ephesian Christians had a special relationship. For two years they lived together, reasoned together, encouraged one another, and endured much hardship and spiritual warfare for the sake of Christ their Lord. At the beginning of chapter 19, Luke tells us of… Continue Reading “The NT365 Experiment: Acts 19-20”
The NT365 Experiment: Acts 18
God does amazing and wonderful things! He is a great and awesome God who brings light into darkness, order to chaos, hope in despair, and life into death. This is no more clearly seen than in his work of saving sinners. The Apostle Paul… Continue Reading “The NT365 Experiment: Acts 18”
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