If you ask me, it is one of the most disturbing stories Jesus ever told. (You find it in the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 16:19-31.) It tells of a rich man who, during his earthly life, was greedy and unhelpful to a poor man named Lazarus who simply wanted a few crumbs from the rich… Continue reading The Great Gulf
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Paid in Full – Mark 15:1-26
Jesus Before Pilate 15 Very early in the morning, the chief priests, with the elders, the teachers of the law and the whole Sanhedrin, made their plans. So they bound Jesus, led him away and handed him over to Pilate. 2 “Are you the king of the Jews?” asked Pilate. “You have said so,” Jesus replied. 3 The chief priests accused him… Continue reading Paid in Full – Mark 15:1-26
On the Mountaintop – Mark 9:2-8
2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. 4 And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus. 5 Peter said to… Continue reading On the Mountaintop – Mark 9:2-8
The Greatest Announcement
26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29 Mary was greatly… Continue reading The Greatest Announcement
The Peace of Thanksgiving
“Be careful for nothing, but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be known to God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV) It’s a wonderful promise – and it’s easy to miss. It’s the promise… Continue reading The Peace of Thanksgiving
Week 51 The Faithful Know His Voice
By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 51 Scripture Readings: Revelation 12-17 Key Scripture Verses: Revelation 13:14-18 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “Because of the signs it was given power to perform on behalf of the first beast, it deceived the inhabitants of the earth. It ordered them to set up an image in honor of… Continue reading Week 51 The Faithful Know His Voice
Week 50 Washed in His Holy Blood
Week 50 Scripture Readings: Revelation 7-11 Key Scripture Verse: Revelation 7:13-14 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “Then one of the elders asked me, ‘These in white robes—who are they, and where did they come from?’ I answered, ‘Sir, you know.’ And he said, ‘These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have… Continue reading Week 50 Washed in His Holy Blood
Week 49 Remembering God At All Times
By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 49 Scripture Readings: Nehemiah 5-9 Key Scripture Verses: Nehemiah 9:33, 36-37 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “‘In all that has happened to us, you have remained righteous; you have acted faithfully, while we acted wickedly.’” “‘But see, we are slaves today, slaves in the land you gave our ancestors… Continue reading Week 49 Remembering God At All Times
Week 47 “They Will Mourn For Him” – “The One They Have Pierced”
By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 47 Scripture Readings: Zechariah 8-14 Key Scripture Verse: Zechariah 12:10 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “‘And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication. They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will… Continue reading Week 47 “They Will Mourn For Him” – “The One They Have Pierced”
Week 45 Our Loving and Forgiving God
By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 45 Scripture Readings: 2 Chronicles 33-36 Key Scripture Verses: 2 Chronicles 33:12-13 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “In his distress he sought the favor of the Lord his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his ancestors. And when he prayed to him, the Lord was moved… Continue reading Week 45 Our Loving and Forgiving God