How does Jesus describe the soil of your soul? That is what we are learning from Mark 4.
Author Archives: Philip Nelson
The Anger & Grief of Jesus (Mark 3)
What caused the heart of Jesus to be angered and grieved? Today we will be looking at Mark chapter 3 – specifically regarding the man with the withered hand.
How to Have a “Quiet Time”
What are the steps of having a regular Quiet Time? Today we will consider the two main areas: (1) Establishing the Equipment and (2) the Engagement.
Who is the “Son of Man”? (Mark 2)
We are in Mark for our Summer Reading Challenge for 2022. Today I would like to share my reflections for Mark chapter 2, which asks the question: “Who is the Son of Man?” Mark chapter 2 has four key segments: (1) Jesus Heals a Paralytic (2:1-12); (2) Jesus calls Levi, a tax collector (2:13-17); (3) JesusContinue reading “Who is the “Son of Man”? (Mark 2)”
What is a “Quiet Time”?
There are three essential elements included in having a regular Quiet Time:
(1) The Word of God
(2) Prayer
(3) Worship.
Meeting the Son of God (Mark 1)
Today we are beginning our Summer Reading Challenge for 2022. My hope is to provide a short episode to accompany the reading for the day. It is by no means exhaustive, but brief and devotional in nature. Today I would like to share my reflections for Mark chapter 1, which address “Meeting the Son ofContinue reading “Meeting the Son of God (Mark 1)”
Why should I have a “Quiet Time”?
While certainly others could be listed, I would like to consider three main reasons why having a regular set aside time to seek God is vital to the lives of believers:
(1) A regular Quiet Time fosters a love for, and fellowship with, God.
(2) A regular Quiet Time is for our benefit.
(3) A regular Quiet Time is for the benefit of others.
Expository Thoughts – 1 John 1:1-4
The tangible experience of Christ by the Apostle resulted in the writing of the this letter with the hope that the audience would also enjoy vital fellowship with God and therefore with them as well.