When the Roman officer who stood facing him saw how he had died, he exclaimed, “This man truly was the Son of God!” —Mark 15:39 When you want an accurate diagnosis you ask the proper person. Depending on your situation it may be a mechanic to discuss vehicle issues, a doctor to discuss health issues, a civil engineer to discuss structural issues. The expertise of the right professional will get you the correct information. When Jesus died through crucifixion there was a Roman officer present that witnessed His death. Undoubtedly, this soldier had seen many men die on the battlefield. He was probably all too familiar with the last moments…

Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak. —Mark 14:28 Communication in warfare is vital. Down through the ages there have been different forms to communicate between “command post” to and among the front lines. There have been runners to verbalize the message, runners to carry a written communication, flags to signal a message, Morse code, radio… Without the needed interaction between those in command and those taking commands, there would be real problems resulting in disaster. So it is with those who follow the Lord Jesus. If there is not constant communication in this…

It would be far better for that man if he had never been born! —Mark 14:21 “I wish I had never been born!” Those who say this today usually say it because something did not go their way or they are being asked to do something they do not want to do. It is a rebellious statement that is made to bring sympathy or to induce hurt. Selfishness is at the forefront when an individual makes this statement. But the verse above is a statement that Jesus made about the one who would betray Him, Judas Iscariot. In reality though, this statement could be said about any person who does…

And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert! —Mark 13:33 Are you ready to meet Jesus? At some point in the future, near or far, Jesus will come back to this planet. Even if it does not happen in our life-time we will see Him after we die. Everyone, saved or lost, born-again or not, will appear before Him. For those who know Jesus, they will appear before the Judgment Seat of Christ to be recognized for faithful living (II Corinthians 5:10). For those who do not know the Lord Jesus, they will appear before the White Throne Judgment to be condemned and…

For the Good News must first be preached to all nations. —Mark 13:10 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. —Matthew 24:14 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” —Matthew 18:18-20…

Later, as Jesus was teaching the people in the Temple, he asked, “Why do the teachers of religious law claim that the Messiah is the son of David? For David himself, speaking under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, said, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, Sit in the place of honor at my right hand until I humble your enemies beneath your feet.’ Since David himself called the Messiah ‘my Lord,’ how can the Messiah be his son?” The large crowd listened to him with great delight. —Mark 12:35-37 Here is the great marvel as to Who Jesus is. David called the Messiah, the son of David, both Lord…

Have faith in God. —Mark 11:22 Faith… you are practicing it right now by trusting that chair you are sitting in. When you drive your car somewhere faith is being practiced in many ways. You put your faith in people. Unfortunately, the chair and car can break and the trust you put in people can be broken as well. Faith in God never disappoints when we are truly trusting in Him at all times and in all circumstances. “Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see… And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone…

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” —Mark 10:45 Would you rather be a servant or be someone who is served? Are you more inclined to want to help others or do you rather desire to have others help you? Can you see yourself waiting on others or wanting yourself to be waited on? Is your motivation to give of your life for others or do you seek to keep your life for yourself? The answer to these questions will be determined by understanding or not understanding Who gave you your life…

Jesus answered them with a question: “What did Moses say in the law about divorce?” “Well, he permitted it,” they replied. “He said a man can give his wife a written notice of divorce and send her away.” But Jesus responded, “He wrote this commandment only as a concession to your hard hearts. —Mark 10:3-5 Remember these words? “I take you to be my lawfully wedded wife/husband from this day forward, in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, for richer or poorer, to love and to cherish until death do us part.” This is a covenant a man and woman made with their wife/husband. It is…

“Whoever wants to be first must take last place and be the servant of everyone else.” —Mark 9:35 Selfishness abounds on this planet and the so called “black Friday” sales at stores surely bring this out in people. They push and shove and stampede others, sometimes crushing them, just to get into the store first to get whatever may be on sale. This is truly a pathetic picture of the sinful human condition. How many of us desire to be first? How many of us are willing to take the position of being last and have a desire to serve anyone and everyone we come into contact with? I don’t…