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Jesus Was a Preacher!

Jesus Was a Preacher!

Mark 1:35-39 Suggest further reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Our Lord came into the world for many reasons, and one was to be a preacher and teacher of the Word of God. He came in His office as Priest by which He offered Himself as a sacrifice of our sins. He came in His...

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Jesus Heals Completely!

Jesus Heals Completely!

Mark 1:27-34 Suggested further reading: Hebrews 10:11-14 In times of trouble, our first response should naturally be to turn to Jesus for help. We know, as did those in our reading for today, that there is no remedy like Him. Naturally, we should use any appropriate...

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The Demons Believe. Do You?

The Demons Believe. Do You?

Mark 1:21-28 Suggested further reading: Matthew 19:16-22 Ironically, here we read that the demons say that they know who our Lord is, even while the religious scribes and Pharisees do not. But their knowledge did not save them. Why? Because they had merely an...

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A Christ for People of All Kinds

A Christ for People of All Kinds

Matthew 4:18-25 Suggested further reading: Matthew 9:10-13 Those whom Jesus chose to be His disciples were mostly life’s poorest and humblest. Christ is not just for the rich and learned, but for all kinds of people. There are no worldly attainments that commend one...

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A Call to Fish

A Call to Fish

Luke 5:1-11 Suggested further reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 Being in God’s presence humbles us by making us painfully aware of our sinfulness—so Peter learns here when the miraculous catch of fish reveals to him God’s presence in their boat in the person of Jesus. At the time...

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Obey Now!

Obey Now!

Luke 5:1-11 Suggested further reading: Matthew 8:18-22 Our Lord was always ready to preach the Word, not just in a church but in public, on a street corner, or even a fisherman’s boat. Souls need to hear the Gospel. Thus, any personal consideration is ignored. God’s...

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Preaching Repentance

Preaching Repentance

Matthew 4:12-17 Suggest further reading: Romans 2:1-11 There is no greater honor for a believer to have than to share the Gospel with others because nothing is more important than the saving of souls. Our Lord dedicated Himself to this task. To this, He ap-pointed His...

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The Peril of Familiarity

The Peril of Familiarity

Luke 4:22-30 Suggested further reading: Isaiah 46:8-13 “Familiarity breeds contempt.” Those who heard our Lord’s self-revelation in Nazareth rejected Him because they were familiar with the little boy who had grown to manhood in the thirty years He had lived among...

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