Monthly Archives: September 2015

The Strategy to Trap Jesus

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Mark Shields

The teachers of the law and the chief priests looked for ways to trap Jesus. Reading in Luke 20:19-26, they employed a new strategy by sending spies who pretended to be sincere so they could catch Jesus in something He … Continue reading →

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Avoiding the Traps

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Mark Shields

Life can get complicated but we are blessed in the Bible with great lessons that help. In the post Leading With Servant Authority, the lesson Jesus teaches is about avoiding traps others want to get us into. Jesus also knew … Continue reading →

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Leading With Servant Authority

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

As written in Luke 20:1-18, there is a conflict of authority between the religious leaders and Jesus. Jesus came into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and was angry when he saw people buying and selling within the Temple. The Pharisees reaction … Continue reading →

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Blessings Multiplied

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The world tells us everything is limited But with God, everything is unlimited And the blessings are multiplied. With God, there is hope and cheerfulness Which builds momentum and endurance To a blessed future as…

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He Lives in Our Heart

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

Where would we be without God? Because of our Savior, God lives in our heart. We have poise to face the challenges of life. Just like in the post “The Coming King”, Jesus demonstrates the poise needed to fulfill His … Continue reading →

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