Category Archives: Thoughts

Musings about ‘stuff

Lessons from Mark (edification)

Posted on 25 April 2016 by Richard

In Mark 9:17-22, there is the story of the man whose son was possessed by “dumb” spirit; also called a “foul” spirit. From other passages of Scripture, we find that these spirits seem to prefer to indwell living things – … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Mark (Life)

Posted on 22 December 2015 by Richard

In the first nine verses of Mark 8, there is the recording of the feeding of the four thousand.  I think that we are sometimes so taken up with the miracle that we forget what is going on in the … Continue reading →

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Music (Song Analysis)

Posted on 23 November 2015 by Richard

A man in our church sings a song called Follow Me. I like the song (in fact, I recommended it to him); however, as he sings it, God speaks to my heart through the words of the song.  As I … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Mark (Free Time)

Posted on 7 August 2015 by Richard

And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. (Mark 6:46) This verse occurs right after the feeding of 5,000 men; the disciples had been sent across the lake, and Jesus sent away the crowd. … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Mark (Could/Would/Should)

Posted on 28 April 2015 by Richard

And He could there do no mighty work… (Mark 6:5) We have three words (in English) to express different aspects of actions: Could (can): This word indicates whether or not one has the ability to perform a work Would (will): … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Mark (The Sower and the Seed)

Posted on 16 August 2014 by Richard

I’ve been considering the parable of the sower and the seed from Mark chapter 4.  I know that one must be careful to not over-analyze the parables; they are intended to teach a primary truth, and we can get badly … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Judas Iscariot

Posted on 23 May 2014 by Richard

The Scriptures usually (maybe even always) say, following Judas’ name “which also betrayed Him” (Him being Jesus Christ).  As I’ve mentioned before, we sometimes don’t take a balanced look at Bible characters; not one of the disciples thought that Judas … Continue reading →

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Bring Balance to Bible Characters

Posted on 30 April 2014 by Richard

One of the difficulties I’ve noticed in either studying the Bible or preaching the Bible is to treat the Biblical peoples as either “nearly perfect” or “utterly hopeless”. Some examples: Elimelech: I don’t think I’ve ever heard anything good about … Continue reading →

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On Prayer

Posted on 30 April 2014 by Richard

I have a confession to make; I like to listen to messages (sermons) – usually older ones. I try to judge each sermon not by who preached it, but by how faithfully the speaker brings out the clear word of … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Mark (Musings)

Posted on 30 November 2013 by Richard

There’s a little story in Mark 1 (verses 31-34) that had some neat lessons for me, and so I thought I’d share them… For those that desire an on-line summary, Jesus has begun to gather disciples; He has Andrew, Peter, … Continue reading →

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