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.
Mark
Studies from the gospel of Mark
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 just sit down with God and share with him. It will make a big difference in your relationship with him. Give it a try. What have you got to lose?
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
How often am I like Peter? Having my own conception of what God is doing, or should be doing. And trying to convince God that my way is best. And in doing so I am acting as Satan, unknowingly trying to thwart the will and plan of God. How much better it is to be aligned with God’s purpose, rather than being at odds with it.
All Things Are Possible With God – Mark 10:25-27
But it is possible with God. He alone can bring us into his kingdom. Rich or poor, weak or string, it makes no difference. Trust God, leave this world behind, and follow Christ into the kingdom.
He Has Risen! He Is Not Here. – Mark 16:6
The women who went to the tomb on the first Easter received the best news ever delivered. Jesus is not dead. He has risen! Jesus was not a failed messiah. Instead he was victorious over death, the final enemy. And in his victory he holds out eternal life to all who will trust in him.