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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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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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Nosotros somos de Dios, y todo el que conoce a Dios nos escucha; pero el que no es de Dios no nos escucha. Así distinguimos entre el Espíritu de la verdad y el espíritu del engaño. (1 Juan 4:6) Todas las ovejas conocen la voz de su pastor (Juan 10:27). Quien conoce la Palabra de Dios percibe cuando alguna voz suena extraña. En la Biblia tenemos las directrices sobre lo que procede o no procede de Dios. El que no tiene la Palabra de Dios como referencia se arriesga a obedecer cualquier voz. Toda voz que no está de acuerdo con la Palabra de Dios puede inducirnos a errar. Por eso, es muy importante que estemos atentos y discernamos todo lo que escuchamos (Hechos 17:11). Solo podemos discernir el espíritu del engaño si conocemos el Espíritu de la verdad. Sé guiado por el Espíritu de la verdad Busca la verdad, estudia la Palabra de Dios. No existen las «medias verdades». Si tienes dudas sobre algo, consulta la Palabra de Dios. La luz disipa la oscuridad. La verdad aparta el engaño. Para ora...
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