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Jesus' Final Moments: Mark 15:21-26

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Jesus' Final Moments: Mark 15:21-26

Jesus’ last moments were spent embracing the pain of life known through the omniscience of God.  I’m honestly not sure I can fathom what that sentence truly encompasses.  I cannot imagine the massive amount of pain involved in being crucified.  I also cannot imagine going through that act with

By John Fraser 27 Jul 2025
Enduring Power: Mark 15:16-20

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Enduring Power: Mark 15:16-20

Jesus has power and He takes death upon Himself so others can live.  With Jesus, the focus is on the other person.  Jesus is a servant-leader.  Jesus makes sacrifices so others can benefit.  Even when we see His humanity in force – His prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, for example

By John Fraser 26 Jul 2025
A Little Too Ironic: Mark 15:6-15

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A Little Too Ironic: Mark 15:6-15

Jesus knew what He was talking about when on the cross He utters, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.”  Those words are still true.  Each time we choose sin over God’s ways, we don’t know the full ramifications of the choice.  Jesus died because we

By John Fraser 25 Jul 2025
Composure: Mark 15:1-5

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Composure: Mark 15:1-5

When walking the path God has set for us, our faith can cause us to display amazing composure in times of great trial.  Jan Hus allowed himself to be burned at the stake as he attempted to work towards church reformation.  Dietrich Bonhoeffer voluntarily returned to Germany under the Nazi

By John Fraser 24 Jul 2025
Doing the Right Thing: Mark 14:66-72

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Doing the Right Thing: Mark 14:66-72

The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.  No sentence describes my frustration with humanity more than this.  How many times do I devote myself to doing better today, yet by the end of the day I find myself fallen again?  How many times do I know my weak

By John Fraser 23 Jul 2025
When to Speak: Mark 14:60-65

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When to Speak: Mark 14:60-65

God is in control.  This is such an easy concept to forget, especially when the world sets on injustice and we seem powerless to prevent it or change the course of the world.  We see in the perspective of hours, days, weeks, and possibly months or rarely years.  God sees

By John Fraser 22 Jul 2025
Capital Crime: Mark 14:53-59

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Capital Crime: Mark 14:53-59

We’ll always be tempted to do what we want rather than follow God’s ways.  This doesn’t mean we always choose poorly.  Sometimes, with the grace of God, we do choose the right thing.  That doesn’t change the fact that sin is always right there beside us,

By John Fraser 21 Jul 2025
Who Remains With Jesus: Mark 14:50-52

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Who Remains With Jesus: Mark 14:50-52

Even when the world abandons us, God does not leave our side.  The Father will never forsake us or leave us alone.  He may allow us to choose to leave His embrace, but even then, He is still ready to welcome us back into His arms.  We are never truly

By John Fraser 20 Jul 2025
The Rational Response: Mark 14:43-49

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The Rational Response: Mark 14:43-49

Jesus responds as He does because of His connection to the Father.  This theme has been at the surface of this story for the last few days of reading, and it will continue to be significant with every new confrontation Jesus faces.  Jesus can do what He does because He

By John Fraser 19 Jul 2025
Purposeful Prayer: Mark 14:37-42

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Purposeful Prayer: Mark 14:37-42

Jesus will die on the cross, saving the world as He does.  This message is repeated so often some worry it might become trite, but I don’t subscribe to that view.  The more often I am reminded I know peace, love, and joy because Jesus was willing to go

By John Fraser 18 Jul 2025
The Father's Will: Mark 14:32-36

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The Father's Will: Mark 14:32-36

Submission to the Father is the only perfect path through trial and into peace.  Submission to God’s will takes great strength.  Submission to the Father means having the ability to deny ourselves – our needs, our wants, the lusts of our heart.  Submission to the Father means letting His desires

By John Fraser 17 Jul 2025
Bold Statements from a Lack of Perspective: Mark 14:26-31

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Bold Statements from a Lack of Perspective: Mark 14:26-31

God makes a habit of talking boldly, then demonstrates His power by following through in unfathomable ways.  He does the unexpected, and He does it spectacularly.  That’s why He’s God.  That’s why He deserves our worship. After singing a hymn, Jesus takes His disciples away from the

By John Fraser 16 Jul 2025
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