Category Archives: Bible Study

Pray First and Go with Confidence

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus intensified His ministry by giving the twelve disciples power and authority to drive out demons and to cure diseases. Now in Luke 10:1-24, He appoints seventy-two others to send out two by two ahead of Him to every town … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Luke 10-11

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Mark Shields

The study of Genesis was completed last week and I’ve been sharing some thoughts about this study. Now the focus will turn to the book of Luke. I’ve already shared in previous posts about the first 9 chapters of Luke … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of Life Leading to Meaning and Purpose

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Mark Shields

Throughout his life, God spoke to Jacob in visions so he had the ability to predict or forecast the future. Jacob gives his last words to his sons as they gather around his bed in Genesis 49. Jacob goes over … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 48-50

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

Some thoughts shared recently as I journeyed through Genesis 45-47 were about the forgiveness of Joseph as he reveals his identity to his brothers. They had been jealous of him when they were young after Joseph told them the dream … Continue reading →

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Visions Bring Decisions

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Mark Shields

As explained in Genesis 46, Jacob knew that he should settle his family in Egypt because God spoke to him in a vision telling him to go to Egypt. God told Jacob He would go to Egypt with him and … Continue reading →