Tag Archives: Purpose

Shine the Light

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Mark Shields

In Luke 1:57-80, Zechariah said that the purpose of the Messiah would be to redeem God’s people. He said his son would be named John who would shine the light and give God’s people knowledge of salvation through forgiveness of … Continue reading →

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Luke’s Purpose

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Mark Shields

Image Source The first week in the study of the book of Luke has been thought provoking. The main thought from this week’s study is that the purpose of Luke was to write an orderly account of the gospel. Luke … Continue reading →

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Enriching Lives

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Mark Shields

Luke was such a detailed writer of history that he interviewed those that had been with Christ. He also had been with Christ and his detailed accounts of what took place are recorded for us with such reliability to enrich … Continue reading →

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Accepting Our Purpose

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Mark Shields

We are introduced in Luke 1:1-25 to the writer of this book. He is someone well educated and who was there with Jesus during His ministry on earth. We are told that this account of the Gospel is extremely reliable … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Revelation 17-19

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, the journey has taken us through the book of Revelation 14-16. The vision of John tells us there will be a crushing blow for those who deny Christ. Reading in Revelation 14, the message is … Continue reading →