a section that might seem a bit harsh at first glance but holds some important truths for us today A Mirror for the Religious In these verses, Paul specifically addresses those who identify as …
Romans 2:1-16, Paul addresses a tricky issue: judging others.
No One is Exempt Paul starts by saying, "You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who …
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Romans 1:18-32 – Truth, consequences, and the amazing love of God
This part of Paul's letter might seem a bit intense at first glance, but stick with me! It's actually a really important message about truth, consequences, and the amazing love of God. God's Anger …
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Romans 1 v 16-18 – No Shame in the Gospel
Paul kicks off this section with a bold statement: "I am not ashamed of the gospel." This isn't just a casual comment; it's a declaration of confidence. In Paul's time, many people looked down on the …
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Romans 1 v 8-15 – Paul’s Thankfulness and Prayers
This section gives us a glimpse into Paul's heart and his eagerness to connect with the believers in Rome. Paul starts by expressing his gratitude for the Roman Christians. He's heard about their …
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Romans 1 v 1-7 – A powerful introduction to Paul’s letter to the Romans
Who's Paul and What's He Saying? Paul, a key figure in the early Christian church, is writing to the believers in Rome. Right off the bat, he introduces himself as a "servant of Christ Jesus," …
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Wild Adventure: What Jesus Did in Mark 5
Have you ever felt totally out of control? Like you're being pulled in a million directions? That's kind of what's happening in Mark 5! Buckle up, because Jesus is about to show us his power over even …
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Standing Out From the Crowd: A Look at Mark 5:21-43
This passage in Mark 5 tells a crazy story about two people who get healed by Jesus, and it might leave you with a few questions. Let's break it down together. The Busy Crowd Jesus is swamped by …
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Faith in God
A Radical Commitment Illustrated by the Healing of Jairus' Daughter (Mark 5:21-43) In the hustle and bustle of daily life, especially in our youth when everything seems transient and fleeting, the …
Impress Us and we will believe – Mark 8 v 11-13
11 Then the Pharisees came and began to argue with Jesus, asking for a sign from heaven to test him. The Pharisees, are the guys who like to follow and create rules. They roll up to Jesus and …
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Overflowing Baskets: Trusting Jesus with the Little You Have – Mark 8 v 1-10
1 In those days there was another large crowd with nothing to eat. So Jesus called his disciples and said to them, 2 “I have compassion on the crowd, because they have already been here with me three …
Ephphatha: The Power of Jesus’ Touch – Mark 7 v 31-37
31 Then Jesus went out again from the region of Tyre and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee in the region of the Decapolis. 32 They brought to him a deaf man who had difficulty speaking, and …
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