Mark 3:1-19 Jesus’ ministry of preaching, teaching and healing was a remarkable ministry – but He did not go it … More
Category: Mark
Be Open To The Life-Changing Love Of Christ …
“Jesus … was deeply hurt because their minds were closed” (Mark 3:5). “Whoever curses the Holy Spirit will never be … More
God’s Word Brings Blessing.
“… the seed shall sprout and grow, he himself does not know how …” (Mark 4:27).God has given us a … More
The Teaching And The Authority
“He taught them with authority” (Mark 1:22). We need both – the teaching and the authority. It is the teaching … More
Salvation Comes From The Love Of God.
Mark 6:30-44 “He saw a huge crowd and had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd.Then … More
Jesus Is The Way To Eternal Life.
Mark 10:17-34 In Exodus 20, following the Ten commandments, there is distance and darkness (Exodus 20:18-21). The law shows us … More
What no-one else could ever do for us, God has done for us.
“No one can ever buy back another person or pay God a ransom for his life” (Psalm 49:7). What no-one else … More
Where Does Salvation Come From?
“It’s impossible for people to save themselves, but it’s not impossible for God to save them” (Mark 10:27). “Salvation is … More
Resurrection has no meaning without death.
Before we move on to Jesus’ resurrection and His return to heaven, we must turn our thoughts to His death … More
Stay Awake.
We already know about Judas – what He was planning to do. Of the other eleven disciples, Peter wasn’t the … More
The Gospel Changes Us.
“Repent and believe in the Gospel” (Mark 1:15). We hear the Gospel and we are changed by it. That’s where … More
Are the Scriptures more than the words of men? Are the Scriptures the Word of the Lord?
“What the Scriptures say must come true.” (Mark 14:49)Why? It’s because the Scriptures come from God, and God is the … More
"Truly this Man was the Son of God" (Mark 15:39).
Jesus Christ was no ordinary man. He was special. He was unique. He is God’s ‘only Son’ (John 3:16). He … More
The Power Of The Lord Jesus …
The power of the Lord Jesus is seen in His miracles. It is the power of His love. His power … More
Jesus Is For Everyone – He’s Such A Great Saviour!
In Mark 5, we learn that Jesus is for everyone – a demoniac called Legion, a synagogue leader named Jairus, … More
Blessing Is In Jesus. Blessing Comes From Him.
“Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord!” (Mark 11:9). Blessing is in Jesus. Blessing comes to … More
A New Beginning – Based On What Had Gone Before
Mark 1:1-20 This was a new beginning (Mark 1:1), but it was based on what had gone before (Mark 1:2-3). … More
The Saviour Takes The Sinner’s Place.
Mark 11:1-11More than a journey into Jerusalem – a journey to suffering, crucifixion and death. No shortcut to resurrection – … More
A New Beginning – Based On What Had Gone Before
Mark 1:1-20 This was a new beginning (Mark 1:1), but it was based on what had gone before (Mark 1:2-3). … More
Salvation Comes From The Love Of God.
Mark 6:30-44“He saw a huge crowd and had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd.Then He … More
Love For God
Mark 12:28-37What is love for God? How do we learn to love the Lord? We begin with listening to Him. … More
God Gave His Son – And Raised Him.
Mark 12:1-12When the prophets had said and done all that they had to say and do, there was still more … More
King of kings
Mark 15:1-39“the King of the Jews” (Mark 15:2,9,12,26), “the King of Israel” (Mark 15:32)Jesus is more than this – He’s … More
Holiness And Wholeness
Mark 9:14-41If we are to walk with the Lord in His way of holiness and wholeness,(a) our life must be … More
A New Beginning – Based On What Had Gone Before
Mark 1:1-20 This was a new beginning (Mark 1:1), but it was based on what had gone before (Mark 1:2-3). … More
The Kingdom Of God Is At Hand …
* The beginning of Jesus’ ministry“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe … More
Christ turns the world’s values upside down.
“How hard it will be for rich people to enter God’s Kingdom!” (Mark 10:23). Christ turns the world’s values upside … More
Mark 1:1-2:12
5th June: Mark 1:1-20 This is a new ‘beginning’. The prophets had spoken. Now, the Saviour has come. This is … More
How Are We Listening To God’s Word?
“When Herod listened to John, he would become very disturbed, and yet he liked to listen to him” (Mark 6:20). … More
Was this the end of the road?
In Mark 14:66-72, we read about Peter denying his Lord three times. Was this the end of the road for … More
“He Who Has Ears To Hear … “
Mark 4:1–34 God’s Word carries this message: ‘He who has ears to hear, let him hear what the Spirit says…’ … More
The storm is raging. Jesus draws near. There is peace.
The storm is raging: ‘they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them’ (Mark 6:48). Jesus draws near, … More
Let’s Build On Christ.
Mark 12:1-11 Then, using this illustration, Jesus spoke to them. He said, “A man planted a vineyard. He put a … More
Jesus didn’t give up on Peter …
A confession of faith in Jesus (Mark 8:29) is followed by a rebuke from Jesus (Mark 8:33). How did Peter … More
The Son Of God
“Truly this Man was the Son of God” (Mark 15:39). Jesus Christ was no ordinary man. He was special. He was … More
Be Still.
Mark 4:33-5:20 Parables and miracles: In Jesus’ miracles, there’s a message for us. We must ask, ‘What does this mean … More
"“Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”" (Mark 14:36).
Doing the will of God wasn’t easy for Jesus. It won’t be easy for us. It’s always better to do … More
"The Son of Man is going to die as the Scriptures say He will" (Mark 14:21).
We look at Jesus. In everything, he lived his life “as the Scriptures say.” What about us? Are we becoming … More
Wherever the Good News is spoken …
“Wherever the Good News is spoken in the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of … More
"When you hear of wars and rumours of wars … " (Mark 13)
Mark 13:7-87 “When you hear of wars and rumours of wars, don’t be alarmed! These things must happen, but they don’t … More
Love God, love your neighbour (Mark 12:29-31).
Love God. Love your neighbour. Love for God comes first – but it never stands alone. It’s never just “Love … More
Jesus is the Cornerstone of our faith.
“Have you never read the Scripture passage: ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. The Lord has … More
Jesus Christ – the Son of God: Psalm 118:19-29; Mark 12:1-12
Psalm 118:19-29; Mark 12:1-12 There were many servants. There is only one Son. We read Jesus’ parable in the light … More
“Many warned him to be quiet, but he cried out all the more … ” (Mark 10:48).
There were many people who tried to silence blind Bartimaeus. Here was the voice of prayer – and they were … More
“Whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant … For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:43,45).
Do you want to be the Lord’s servant? Remember that He is your Saviour. Do you want to serve the Lord? – … More
Celebrating the Lord’s Supper: Psalm 23:1-6; Mark 14:1-11
Psalm 23:1-6; Mark 14:1-11 Jesus was looking forward to the celebration of the Passover. It would be the time when … More
Go With The Wind Of The Spirit – And Be Blessed By The Lord.
“They were in a lot of trouble …because they were going against the wind” (Mark 6:48). We make a lot … More
"How hard it will be for rich people to enter God’s Kingdom!" (Mark 10:23).
Christ turns the world’s values upside down. He asks us, ‘The things that are so important to you – are … More
" … the seed shall sprout and grow, he himself does not know how … " (Mark 4:27).
God has given us a great promise – “my word that goes out from my mouth … will not return … More
One Year Bible: Day 71 – Leviticus 25:1-26:13; Mark 16:1-20; Psalm 33:1-11
Leviticus 25 speaks of “the Year of Jubilee.” Mark 16 tells us about the Day of Jubilation, the Day when … More
One Year Bible: Day 69 – Leviticus 21:1-22:33; Mark 15:1-32; Psalm 31:19-24
An offering of sacrifice to the Lord “must be without defect pr blemish to be acceptable” (Leviticus 22:21). In Mark … More
One Year Bible: Day 68 – Leviticus 19:1-20:27; Mark 14:43-72; Proverbs 6:30-35
Central to the teaching of Leviticus is its emphasis on the holiness of God and His purpose of making His … More
The resurrection of Jesus
“Who will roll away the stone … ?” (Mark 16:3). “The stone had been rolled away” by God (Mark 16:4). … More
The death of Jesus …
Before we move on to Jesus’ resurrection and His return to heaven, we must turn our thoughts to His death … More
One Year Bible: Day 67 – Leviticus 17:1-18:30; Mark 14:17-42; Psalm 31:9-18
“For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement … More
O for a closer walk with God …
“Peter followed Him at a distance” (Mark 14:54). Following Jesus at a distance – this is always a dangerous thing … More
One Year Bible: Day 66 – Leviticus 15:1-16:34; Mark 13:32-14:16; Psalm 31:1-8
At the heart of the book of Leviticus, with all its meticulous detail, there is this great statement regarding the … More
One Year Bible: Day 65 – Leviticus 14:1-57; Mark 13:1-31; Psalm 30:8-12
We are cleansed by the sacrifice of “the sin offering” which “makes atonement” for us “before the Lord” (Leviticus 14:18). … More
One Year Bible: Day 64 – Leviticus 13:1-59; Mark 12:28-44; Proverbs 6:20-29
Leviticus 13 continues to emphasize the importance of being clean. the clean life is a life characterized by love for … More
One Year Bible: Day 63 – Leviticus 11:1-12:8; Mark 12:13-27; Psalm 30:1-7
The Psalmist says, “I will exalt You, O Lord, for You lifted me out of the depths” (Psalm 30:10. In … More
