Tag Archives: Gospel

Love from Above

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Mark Shields

In previous chapters, the penalties for sin included being cut off from God, from society, and even death. There was punishment for sins like murder, idolatry, and adultery. This day with God, let us take in the discipline from His … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead and Make an Impact

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Mark Shields

Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:13-14 The purpose for the ritual … Continue reading →

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Road to Somewhere

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Mark Shields

The purpose for the ritual described in Leviticus 8 is to consecrate Aaron and his sons as priests. The whole community witnessed the ceremony where an animal was slaughtered for atonement of sins. Fluids like water, oil, and blood were … Continue reading →

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Cultivate the Garden

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Mark Shields

Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. – Psalm 100:4 Some thoughts from reading 2 Timothy 4 were written about in the post “Flourish in Faith”. Paul was at … Continue reading →

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Flourish in Faith

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Timothy 4, there is a sense of urgency for Paul because the ministry has had some deserters. They needed to regroup before his death which was nearing. He is in a Roman prison being persecuted and is … Continue reading →