Sep 15, 2021 | News, Newsletter: Earthen Vessels
But they did not understand the saying, and were afraid to ask him. Mark 9:32 In God’s kingdom, up becomes down and down becomes up; but this is the only way salvation can occur. We who are down in sin and death can only be saved if we are brought up in forgiveness...Jul 21, 2021 | News, Newsletter: Earthen Vessels
But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” Mark 6:50 They thought they were seeing a ghost. After all, who walks on water? It must be a spirit, because certainly flesh and blood cannot walk upon the waves of a stormy sea, let...Jul 14, 2021 | News, Newsletter: Earthen Vessels
“When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd.” Mark 6:34 When Jesus looked at the crowd, he was deeply moved. The Greek indicates His observation was gut-wrenching. The word “compassion” is...Jul 7, 2021 | News, Newsletter: Earthen Vessels
“And immediately the king sent an executioner with orders to bring John’s head. He went and beheaded him in the prison.” Mark 6:27 Arguably Martin Luther’s favorite Psalm was 130. The last verse of this Psalm predicts the Savior with these words: And He will redeem...Jun 30, 2021 | News, Newsletter: Earthen Vessels
“So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent.” Mark 6:12 The proclamation of repentance has been God’s central proclamation since the Fall of mankind. Every prophet, apostle and preacher (including the greatest preacher, Jesus Himself) has proclaimed...
