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Whenever I read the Gospels, I identify with the disciples. Like me, they seemed slow to catch on. Jesus kept saying things like “Don’t you understand it yet?” and “Are you still so dull?” (see Mark 7:18). Finally, however, Peter “got it,” at least one part of it. When Jesus asked, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ” (8:29). |
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Read: Mark 8:27-33 |
Peter was right about the “who”—Jesus—but he was still wrong about the “how.” When Jesus predicted His death, Peter rebuked Him for it. Jesus, in turn, rebuked Peter: “Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men” (v.33). Peter was still thinking in human ways of establishing kingdoms. One ruler would overthrow another and set up a new government. He was expecting Jesus to do the same. But Christ’s kingdom was going to come in a new way—through service and the sacrifice of His life. (Mark
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You are the Christ. —Mark 8:29 |
The method God uses today hasn’t changed. Whereas Satan’s voice tempts us to gain power, the voice of Jesus tells us that the meek will inherit the earth (Matt. 5:5). To gain citizens for God’s kingdom, we must follow the example of Jesus, who set aside selfish ambitions, served others, and called people to repent of their sin. We
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But can we really claim A readiness to sacrifice For them in Jesus’ name? —Sper A
Christian is an ambassador who speaks for the King of kings.
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Bible
in a Year: Numbers 28-30; Mark 8:22-38 |
"Reflexions from Our Daily Bread"
Posted by: Ben Ayala : benayalal@gmail.com
Thanks to the Sources at: rbc[dot]org -and- odb[dot]org |
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¿CON QUÉ AUTORDAD? “Mas no ruego sólo por estos, sino también por los que han de creer en mi por la palabra de ellos, para que todos sean uno. Como tu, oh Padre, estas en mi y yo en ti, que también ellos estén en nosotros, para que el mundo crea que tu me enviaste” ( Hechos 17:20-21 , LBLA). INTRODUCCIÓN Este pasaje del evangelio según Juan capitulo 17:20-21 muestra claramente cuál es la voluntad de Dios en cuanto a la clase de unidad que Dios desea de los creyentes. Animo a todos los lectores a que presten mucha atención a este tema ya que es uno de mucha importancia. Les animo a que practiquen los siguientes tres pasajes Bíblicos ( Hechos 17:11; 1 Tesalonicenses 5:21 & 1 Juan 4:1 ). Espero que después que haya leído estos pasajes usted crea lo que dice la Biblia y no lo que yo digo. Lo que siempre debe de importarnos es lo que dice Dios y no lo que los hombres, y sus doctrinas enseñan. La unidad del cristiano es un tema muy importante a considerar. Dios desea que Su pueblo este...
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