By Elizabeth Marks Luke 10:25-37 NKJV tells us the parable of the Good Samaritan. Jesus used this parable to teach us the meaning of ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’ Some time […]
By Elizabeth Marks Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Mark 9:23 NKJV I believe most peoples have heard “all things are possible to him who believes” quoted in various ways. But have you ever stopped to check out the context in which it was said? […]
By Elizabeth Marks When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you.” Matthew 9:2 NKJV Reading Matthew 9:1-7 reveals hardness of heart and unbelief in some of the scribes who witnessed a wonderful, merciful healing of a paralyzed man. Their reaction wasn’t one of […]
By Elizabeth Marks And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” When Jesus heard that, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I […]
By Elizabeth Marks “Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28 NKJV The word servant does not strike a popular cord among most of us. Who wants to be considered a slave, not free to make their […]
By Elizabeth Marks I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers, hearing of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints, that the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you in Christ […]
By Elizabeth Marks Looking at the word “pride”, we can see the “I” is in the center. Doesn’t that make perfect sense? If you think about your dealings with prideful people, what is the one characteristic that drives you crazy? “They’re so full of them self!” Pride and selfishness go hand and hand. A lot […]
By Elizabeth Marks Read Ruth 1 There was a famine in the land, so Elimelech and Naomi moved to Moab to provide and protect his family. We don’t know whether this was his own will or God’s will. In any case, it was the husband’s a decision. Naomi followed the will of her husband. While […]
By Elizabeth Marks Read Colossians 2 From this chapter we see 5 things that Paul warns the Colossians about. We should take serious the warning for it applies in our day and age too! 1. Persuasive words – do you believe everything you hear? 2. Philosophy – do you look to others to tell you […]
By Elizabeth Marks Stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. Colossians 4:12b What does perfect and complete convey to you? It seems like it conveys a sense of not lacking anything or having everything that is needed. My fellow believer that is what Jesus Christ provided for us. He accomplished what was […]