Tag Archives: Preparation

Jesus Teaches Through Parables

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Mark Shields

Image Source Reading in Luke 6:39-49, Jesus teaches through three parables. The first is the eye and its focus (vv. 39-42), the second is the tree and its fruit (vv. 43-45), and the third is the house and its foundation … Continue reading →

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The Power of Prayer

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Mark Shields

One of the main thoughts in yesterday’s post was the power of prayer. When Jesus was baptized and during a prayer, heaven opened and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in bodily form like a dove. Notice His ministry began … Continue reading →

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Well Prepared

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Mark Shields

In Luke 3:21-38, we read that Jesus was about 30 years old when He began His public ministry. We read earlier in Luke 3:3 that John the Baptist was going into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism … Continue reading →

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Week in Review

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Mark Shields

This week, I have posting some thoughts after a study of Revelation 15-16. Reading in Revelation 15 and writing some thoughts in the post Qualities of His Presence, John records the vision of seven angels with the seven last plagues … Continue reading →

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The Songs of Christmas – Simeon’s Song

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Mark Shields

We are exploring the songs of those who were touched by Christ on the first Christmas in a message series called “The Songs of Christmas” at First United Methodist Church Waco. We are learning how their Christmas songs can help … Continue reading →

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