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Encourage faith
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 When Paul made his way to Thessalonica, he brought with him the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. Most had not heard the gospel; it was the first time such a man as Paul came with … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Thessalonians
Tagged Apostle Paul, Christianity, Church, discipleship, Evangelism, faith, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Spirituality
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This is my body
Mark 14:17-25 Gathered around the Passover table, Jesus reclined with his disciples for one final meal, one last teaching moment, one last time to show them the depths to which God was willing to go in order to save his … Continue reading
Posted in Gospel According to Mark
Tagged Body of Christ, Christianity, Eucharist, faith, Grace, Holy Communion, Jesus Christ, Last Supper, Lord's Supper, religion, Spirituality
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Make preparations
Mark 14:1-16 The two disciples Jesus selected to make preparations for the Passover had no idea that it would be the last meal they would share before Jesus would be handed over and killed. Along the way, Jesus told the … Continue reading
Posted in Gospel According to Mark
Tagged Christianity, Day of Preparation, discipleship, faith, Prayer, religion, Teaching of Jesus, Upper room
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No one knows
Mark 13:1-37 Certainly with all the conflict, violence and natural disasters, the end must be near. How could things get much worse? Evil is personified in so many ways; terrorist, tyrants, and gangs all threaten the safety and security of … Continue reading
Posted in Gospel According to Mark
Tagged Apocalypse, Christianity, End is near, faith, Gospel of Mark, Jesus Christ, Teaching of Jesus, Terrorism, Terrorist, War
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Questions of authority
Mark 11:27-33 The day after Jesus drove the merchants and traders out of the temple, the chief priests, scribes and elders of the temple put Jesus on the spot, questioning his authority to do such things. They expected a direct … Continue reading
Posted in Gospel According to Mark
Tagged Authority, Authority of Jesus, Christianity, Church, faith, Forgiveness, Gospel, Gospel of Mark, Jesus Christ, religion, Teaching of Jesus, temple
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My Lutheran Roots 