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A text – 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 4:3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.4:4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is theContinue reading “Blindness and Light – 2 Corinthians 4”

A text – Mark 9:2-9 9:2 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them,9:3 and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them.9:4 And there appeared to them ElijahContinue reading “Transfiguration – Mark 9:2-9”

Psalm 147:1-11, 20c 147:1 Praise the LORD! How good it is to sing praises to our God; for he is gracious, and a song of praise is fitting.147:2 The LORD builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the outcasts of Israel.147:3 He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.147:4 He determines the number of the stars;Continue reading “What Delights the Lord? Psalm 147”

A text – 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 9:16 If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel!9:17 For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of myContinue reading “Reading the Audiences – 1 Corinthians”

A text – Mark 1:29-39 1:29 As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.1:30 Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once.1:31 He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. ThenContinue reading “Jesus Gets Clarity – Mark 1:29-39”

A text – Psalm 111 111:1 Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.111:2 Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.111:3 Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness enduresContinue reading “An Awe-Provoking God – Psalm 111”

A text – Deuteronomy 18:15-20 18:15 The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet.18:16 This is what you requested of the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: “If I hear theContinue reading “Compassion for Weak Humans – Deuteronomy 18”

A text – Mark 1:21-28 1:21 They went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught.1:22 They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.1:23 Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit,1:24 and heContinue reading “Authority – Mark 1:21-28”

A text – Psalm 85:8-13 85:8 Let me hear what God the LORD will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts.85:9 Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land.85:10 SteadfastContinue reading “The Lord Is With Us – Psalm 85”

A text – Ephesians 1:3-14 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,1:4 just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love.1:5 He destinedContinue reading “Paul’s Disciple Got It Right – Ephesians 1:3-14”