Jesus’ Surprising Sovereignty (Mark 5)

We are continuing in Mark for our Summer Reading Challenge of 2022.  Today I would like to share my reflections for Mark chapter 5, which surveys a scope of: Jesus’ Surprising Sovereignty. Mark chapter 5 has two primary parts: (1) Jesus Heals the Gerasene Demoniac (5:1-20); and (2) Jesus Heals a Woman with a discharge ofContinue reading “Jesus’ Surprising Sovereignty (Mark 5)”

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)”

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.