Mark 10: 32 – 34 Jesus predicts his death a third time They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again he took the Twelve aside and told them what was going to happen to him. ‘We are goingContinue reading “Mark 10: 32 – 34 Jesus predicts his death a third time”
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Mark 4: 26 – 34 The parable of the growing seed & The parable of the mustard seed
Mark 4: 26 – 34 The parable of the growing seed & The parable of the mustard seed The parable of the growing seed He also said, ‘This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sproutsContinue reading “Mark 4: 26 – 34 The parable of the growing seed & The parable of the mustard seed”
Mark 4: 1 – 20 The parable of the sower
Mark 4: 1 – 20 The parable of the sower Again Jesus began to teach by the lake. The crowd that gathered round him was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the water’s edge. He taughtContinue reading “Mark 4: 1 – 20 The parable of the sower”
The resurrection of Jesus – unimportant people
The resurrection of Jesus – unimportant people It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.’ WhenContinue reading “The resurrection of Jesus – unimportant people”
2 Thessalonians 3: 1 – 5 Request for prayer
2 Thessalonians 3: 1 – 5 Request for prayer As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honoured, just as it was with you. And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith. ButContinue reading “2 Thessalonians 3: 1 – 5 Request for prayer”
1 Thessalonians 4: 1 – 12 Living to please God
1 Thessalonians 4: 1 – 12 Living to please God As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. For you know whatContinue reading “1 Thessalonians 4: 1 – 12 Living to please God”
Acts 26: 19 – 32 Paul before Agrippa – Part 3
Acts 26: 19 – 32 Paul before Agrippa – Part 3 ‘So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven. First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and all Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and demonstrate theirContinue reading “Acts 26: 19 – 32 Paul before Agrippa – Part 3”
Acts 24: 17 – 27 Paul’s trial before Felix – Part 2
Acts 24: 17 – 27 Paul’s trial before Felix – Part 2 ‘After an absence of several years, I came to Jerusalem to bring my people gifts for the poor and to present offerings. I was ceremonially clean when they found me in the temple doing this. There was no crowd with me, nor wasContinue reading “Acts 24: 17 – 27 Paul’s trial before Felix – Part 2”
Acts 21: 39 – 40 and Acts 22: 11 – 21 Paul speaks to the crowd – part 2
Acts 21: 39 – 40 and Acts 22: 11 – 21 Paul speaks to the crowd – part 2 Paul answered, ‘I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city. Please let me speak to the people.’ After receiving the commander’s permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned toContinue reading “Acts 21: 39 – 40 and Acts 22: 11 – 21 Paul speaks to the crowd – part 2”
Acts 20: 1 – 12 Through Macedonia and Greece & Eutychus raised from the dead at Troas
Acts 20: 1 – 12 Through Macedonia and Greece & Eutychus raised from the dead at Troas When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said goodbye and set out for Macedonia. He travelled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people, and finally arrived inContinue reading “Acts 20: 1 – 12 Through Macedonia and Greece & Eutychus raised from the dead at Troas”
Seeking the Light 