CHAPTER 8: Verse 21–Jesus asks, “Do you not yet understand?” My answer: I don’t understand. Is there a significance to the numbers? Is there some math pattern I am missing? I am truly curious as to what I am missing. The only lesson I pull from this is–they contributed their little bits to the Lord,Continue reading “Mark 8-9”
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Mark 6-7
This particular gospel moves so quickly from action to action that it’s hard for me to summarize each chapter adequately. In 6, Jesus is rejected in Nazareth, He sends out the 12, He feeds the 5000, He walks on water, He heals the sick, and John the Baptist is beheaded. In 7, Jesus solves someContinue reading “Mark 6-7”
Mark 4-5
I will summarize each chapter in a phrase or sentence, then take a paragraph to explain something that caught my attention. Chapter 4: Three parables, then the calming of a storm. I want to zoom in on the parable of the sower. Today, I listened to a Bob Coy sermon about the law of sowingContinue reading “Mark 4-5”
Mark 1-3
A lot happens in that first chapter of Mark. Forty days of temptation is summarized in 2 brief sentences. Jesus’ sermons are summarized in a single sentence: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” This makes me more than a bit curious. I findContinue reading “Mark 1-3”
Introduction to Mark
Here’s the most fascinating thing about this book as a whole: There is a controversy on the ending. It can end in trembling or in preaching. It can end in astonishment or in confirmation. It can end in fear or in signs. Either you saw Him or you will see Him. Other notable features ofContinue reading “Introduction to Mark”
Closing Thoughts (Song of Solomon)
I simply need to spend more time with the book. It’s difficult for me to grasp poetry on the first or even second time. Obvious themes stand out, but more subtle things escape me. Obviously, I understood more this time through than last time. Thanks to John MacArthur for adding some charts in his studyContinue reading “Closing Thoughts (Song of Solomon)”
Song of Solomon 5-8
In chapter 5, the couple has their first argument / misunderstanding. They resolve it later though. Reconciliation is a sweet thing. In chapter 6, we see a phrase repeated twice: “…awesome as an army of banners.” It brings to mind some Roman and medieval war movies, victorious armies parading through cities. In chapter 7, thereContinue reading “Song of Solomon 5-8”
Song of Solomon 1-4
Forgive my lack of writing. I will include only minor verse comments here: 1:9- My dad calls my mom “a mare” sometimes because her name is “Mary.” Unfortunately for him, he leaves out the “among Pharaoh’s chariots.” If he included that, she might take it as a compliment. 1:14- Henna blossoms in En Gedi. HaveContinue reading “Song of Solomon 1-4”
Introduction to the Song of Solomon
First, I do not understand the title. For such an extravagant work of poetry, surely you could title it something other than Song of Solomon. Song of Songs isn’t much better. Unless it means that this is the best song of all songs ever written. In which case, I have a lot more to learnContinue reading “Introduction to the Song of Solomon”
Ecclesiastes 12
The final chapter is, in my estimation, the best. Here, all the reflections, all the observations, all the musings, come to a beautiful close. “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all; for God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil.” Ahh…yes. He will. AndContinue reading “Ecclesiastes 12”
Ecclesiastes 10-11
It’s sad. I feel it in my bones. Already our time in Ecclesiastes is coming to a close. Verse 1 is so true. You can do a thousand things right and well, but inevitably, someone will find the one thing bad and point it out, blow it up, and bring you down. Someone like me.Continue reading “Ecclesiastes 10-11”
Ecclesiastes 8-9
I have to tell you again, “I love this book.” It’s full of goodies. A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed. Truth. I’ve seen it. Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the heart of the children of man is fully set toContinue reading “Ecclesiastes 8-9”