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Many in the crowd spread their coats on the road ahead of Jesus, and others cut leafy branches in the fields and spread them along the way. He was in the centre of the procession, and the crowds all around him were shouting, "Praise God! Bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord!…read moreToday's "Moment with Mark" (65)
"What do you want me to do for you?" Jesus asked. (Mark 10:51 NLT) Without wanting to sound blasphemous, I think people, on hearing this question, could be forgiven for likening Jesus to a Jennie in a bottle, willing to grant one wish. In some ways, the question has a ring about it of…read moreToday's "Moment with Mark" (64)
"You don't know what you are asking," Jesus said. (Mark 10:38 NIV) I wonder how many times Jesus might have said that about the prayers and requests that I have prayed? No matter how well-motivated I might be. No matter how sincere I may be. Jesus sees past my requests to the…read moreToday's "Moment with Mark" (63)
As he was starting out on a trip, a man came running up to Jesus, knelt down, and asked, "Good Teacher, what should I do to get eternal life?" (Mark 10:17 NLT) A preacher friend of mine presented a great sermon based on this story. I recall the outline he used to present the gospel.…read moreToday's "Moment with Mark" (62)
Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: "Should a man be allowed to divorce his wife?" (Mark 10:2 NLT) Is there a family anywhere that has not been impacted to a greater or lesser degree by this social phenomenon called "Divorce"? It was a reality in the…read more
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