Monthly Archives: June 2012

They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the … Continue reading →

After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. (Mark 1:14) John the Baptist was not afraid to speak his mind.  Therefore, when he saw King Herod, a public figure, doing something irreprehensible, he … Continue reading →

As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you … Continue reading →

…”a voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’ “And so John came, baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. (Mark 1:3-4) … Continue reading →

The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Mark 1:1) What is the “gospel?” Technically, “gospel” means “good news.”  But what comprises the “good news” from a biblical standpoint? The reason this is important, before we hardly … Continue reading →

If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, he is conceited and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that … Continue reading →

All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered. Those who have believing masters are not to show less respect for them … Continue reading →

The sins of some men are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them.  In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not cannot be hidden. (1 Timothy … Continue reading →

Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses. (1 Timothy 5:23) We have to be careful how we interpret today’s verse…and not for the reason you might think. Timothy evidently had … Continue reading →

Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure. (1 Timothy 5:22) The subjects addressed in today’s verse are all matters of character… The “laying on of … Continue reading →