Thorny Ground that Chokes the Seed – Mark 4:18-19
In the parable of the soils, I find myself challenged by the thorns that choke out the seed. There are so many thorns in my life.
Mark
Studies from the gospel of Mark
Tell Them How Much the Lord Has Done for You – Mark 5:19
As a believer, I should be willing, and able, to tell other people what the Lord has done for me. That requires no training, just love.
Consider Carefully What You Hear – Mark 4:23-24
When you read the Bible, or anything else, let it speak to you. And then consider carefully what you hear and how you should respond.
Gain the World and Lose Your Soul – Mark 8:36
Jesus warns us about the dangers of trying to gain the things of this world and the possibility that you could lose your soul in the process.
Who Do We Tell: What Jesus Has Done for Us? – Mark 1:43-45
Jesus has died for us and given us a new life. The most wonderful news in the world. But who do we tell? Do we keep it to ourselves? Or tell everyone?
The First Must Be Last; the Servant of All – Mark 9:35
Our world measure greatness by power and influence. But Jesus turns that upside down. The one who would be first must become last, the servant of all.
The Widow’s Offering: When Less Is More – Mark 12:43-44
How much we give, whether of our money, our time, or our talents, is not important. What matters is the generosity with which we give. The one who gives sacrificially of the little he has, has given more than the one who gives abundantly, but at little real cost to himself.
Take the Time To Be Alone with God In Prayer – Mark 6:46
I would encourage you to regularly set aside time to be alone with God and share with him. It will make a big difference in your life.
Lord, I Believe, Help My Unbelief – Mark 9:24
I believe; at least intellectually. But unfortunately my belief does not always translate well into practical terms. Lord, help me in my unbelief!
Get Behind Me, Satan! – Mark 8:33
Get behind me Satan! How shocking these words must have been to Peter. But how often am I as guilty, substituting my plans instead of God’s perfect way?