Author Archives: Georgette

5 x 5 x 5 – Week Four

We left our reading on Friday with the crucifixion and death of Jesus.  That is a very somber thing to reflect on over the weekend.  However, our first reading will be His resurrection –what a great way to start a … Continue reading

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Lost in My Words – Mark 12

Scripture:  Mark 12:13 Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words. Observation: The Pharisees, Herodians and many others didn’t like Jesus because He threatened their power.  They tried many times to … Continue reading

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Because I Said So! – Mark 11

Scripture:  Mark 11:1-3 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples,  saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, … Continue reading

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5 x 5 x 5 – Week Three

It’s been a wild ride over the last two weeks as Mark took us through about three years of Jesus’ life. We saw miraculous healing, encounters with evil spirits and Pharisees, the calling of the apostles, teaching through parables and … Continue reading

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The Look – Mark 10

Scripture:  Mark 10:20 – 21 “Teacher,” he declared, “all these I have kept since I was a boy.” Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the … Continue reading

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Yes You Can!! – Mark 9

Scripture:  Mark 9:23 “‘If you can?’”, said Jesus.  “Everything is possible for him who believes.” Observation: A man wants Jesus to heal his son if He can.  Jesus responds by showing him that everything is possible for those who believe. … Continue reading

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Speak Plainly – Mark 8

Scripture:   Mark 8:32 He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. Observation: Jesus didn’t use a parable to tell His disciples about His upcoming suffering and death.  He spoke plainly so they would … Continue reading

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ACTS of Prayer

Prayer is one of those things that can really start to become stale if we’re not focusing on it.  I found I’d fallen into some habits that I really wasn’t happy with in terms of prayer, so I decided to … Continue reading

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Puzzled – Mark 6

Scripture:   Mark 6:20 When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled; yet he liked to listen to him. Observation: Herod found John’s teachings strange but was compelled to listen to them. Application: The Message paraphrases the verse in this way, … Continue reading

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On to Week Two!

Week one of the 5 x 5 x 5 New Testament in a Year reading plan has gone quite well!  I hope it has for everyone else following the plan.  Mark is such an interesting book because it rolls very … Continue reading

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