Mark 14:38 – Stay awake, and pray that you won’t be tempted. You want to do what’s right, but you’re weak. So this is a thought: would Peter have denied Christ if he had stayed awake and prayed? Jesus was advising him not to sleep, but he did. What would have happened if he had …
Mark 12:14 – When they came to him, they said, “Teacher, we know that you tell the truth. You don’t favor individuals because of who they are. Rather, you teach the way of God truthfully. Is it right to pay taxes to the emperor or not? Should we pay taxes or not?” Flattery. Beware of …
Mark 6:14 – King Herod heard about Jesus, because Jesus’ name had become well-known. Some people were saying, “John the Baptizer has come back to life. That’s why he has the power to perform these miracles.” Question: What miracles did John perform? He preached. He baptised. He was filled with the Holy Spirit. But I …
Mark 1:23 – At that time there was a man in the synagogue who was controlled by an evil spirit. He shouted, There was a man – in the synagogue. He was in the church building. He sat and listened to what was said, but he was not of Yahweh. Not everyone who sits in …
