Monthly Archives: August 2023

FEEDING ON CRUMBS

Mark 7:24–30 The Syrophoenician Woman’s Faith [24] And from there he arose and went away to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house and did not want anyone to know, yet he could not be hidden. … Continue reading

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WHAT MATTERS MOST?

Mark 7:14–23 What Defiles a Person [14] And he called the people to him again and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand: [15] There is nothing outside a person that by going into him can defile … Continue reading

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THE JEOPARDY OF TRADITION

Mark 7:1–13 Traditions and Commandments [1] Now when the Pharisees gathered to him, with some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem, [2] they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. … Continue reading

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HUMANITY IN PERFECTION?

Mark 6:45–56 Jesus Walks on the Water [45] Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. [46] And after he had taken leave of … Continue reading

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BEGINNING AND END

Acts 17:16–34 Paul in Athens [16] Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. [17] So he reasoned in the synagogue with the … Continue reading

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MIRACULOUS MULTIPICATION

Mark 6:30–44 Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand [30] The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. [31] And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a … Continue reading

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SOURCE OF FEAR?

Mark 6:14–29 The Death of John the Baptist [14] King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some said, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead. That is why these miraculous powers are at work … Continue reading

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INNER AND OUTER VISION

John 1:43–51 Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael [43] The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” [44] Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. [45] Philip … Continue reading

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ONLY BELIEVE

Mark 5:35–43 [35] While he was still speaking, there came from the ruler’s house some who said, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?” [36] But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the … Continue reading

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REACH OUT

Mark 5:21–34 Jesus Heals a Woman and Jairus’s Daughter [21] And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him, and he was beside the sea. [22] Then came one of … Continue reading

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