Good Morning “Historians and Scholars”.  Today we are in Luke 1.Luke wrote 2 books, Luke and Acts.  As a Doctor Luke purposed to gather all the information he could and record it.  Luke and Acts come together to tell us how God first went after Israel and then the Nations - with the Good News of Jesus.  Luke’s recordings read much like a detailed history lesson.  He addresses his writing to Theoph...

Good Morning “No Doubt-ers”. Today we are in Mark 16The tomb is empty!  He is risen!  Do you believe that?Apparently truly believing isn’t as easy as it sounds.  The disciples witnessed, and participated in many of the miracles Jesus performed.  They cast out demons with the power of the Holy Spirit.  Yet, all through the Gospels we see Jesus repeatedly rebuking the disciples because of their lack...

Good Morning “Love Receivers. Today we are in Mark 15.The greatest act of love ever known. First a little background.  All of creation, including man, was meant to Glorify God Himself.  How do we do that?  When we who are surrounded by sin and temptation willingly choose Him and His ways, despite so many sinful possibilities - we bring Glory to God (Matthew 5:16).We were designed to remain in cons...

Good Morning “Communion Takers”.  Today we are in Mark 14.With the Passover just 2 days away the Chief Priests are scheming to kill Jesus.  A woman anoints Jesus with a very expensive bottle of perfume. John mentions her as Mary - Martha’s sister.   She is in effect preparing Him for burial.  Her act of faith is met with much objection.  “Some of those present were saying indignantly to one anothe...

Good Morning “Watching for Jesus”. Today we dive into Mark 13.Jesus is coming back! Soon!  In this chapter Jesus gives the Disciples / us,  both short term and end times future prophecy regarding the temple and Rome, their persecution - really all things.  Interestingly, just 40 years later these temple prophesies were fulfilled.  Yet another prophetic proof of the trustworthiness of The Word of G...