Coffee, the Bible, and Paige

119. Mark 8:1-21... It's not about Bread 23.10.2024 13:26 ↓

Jesus has a confrontation with Pharisees after feeding a large crowd. When attempting to draw a lesson for this confrontation for His disciples, they instead focus on the fact that they don'r have enough bread.

118. Mark 7:24-37... Back to the Gentiles... Again 21.10.2024 17:31 ↓

After His discussion the religious leaders concerning things clean and unclean, Jesus departs for the pagan Gentile region of Tyre, dealing with a pagan woman who had a demon possessed daughter before returning to the area of the Decapolis (remember the demon possessed man from the tombs?) and a deaf mute man.

117. Mark 7:1-23... The Gloves Come Off 18.10.2024 16:20 ↓

In this confrontation with the Pharisees, Jesus "takes the gloves off" and openly defies their interpretation and application of Scripture.

116. Mark 6:45-54... Crucible Moments 16.10.2024 12:47 ↓

Jesus walks on the water, His disciples are terrified, revealing their lack of understanding on Who Jesus was - a defining, "crucible moment"

115. Miracles and Compassion 14.10.2024 16:21 ↓

The impetus behind the ministry of Jesus was compassion.

114. Mark 6:1-29... A Prophet and their Hometown 11.10.2024 14:22 ↓

Jesus experiences rejection... from His hometown!

113. Mark 5:21-43... A Sick Woman and a Dead Girl 10.10.2024 15:50 ↓

A sick woman is healed by HER faith, and a dead girl of a synagogue leader is raised by Jesus.

112. Mark 5:1-20... They call me "Legion" 07.10.2024 24:35 ↓

Jesus travels to a Gentile community and sets a demonized man free.

111. Mark 4... Parables and a Storm 03.10.2024 19:28 ↓

I learned a lot about parables today... the reason for parables may or may not surprise you... I know I was surprised!

110. Mark 3:7-35 The Battle is Joined 02.10.2024 16:29 ↓

For the first time in Mark's Gospel, Jesus and the religious leadership from Jerusalem lock horns. Jesus focused His attention on these leaders and does not back down.

109. Mark 3:1-6 Combining the religious and political worlds 01.10.2024 11:50 ↓

What happens when the religious community and the political community join forces? Good, right? Maybe not.

108:Mark 2:13-27... A bit about traditions and wineskins 26.09.2024 14:13 ↓

Jesus speaks to man-made traditions, using parables of wineskins and cloth.

107. Mark 2:1-12... Jesus Does Not Hide Who He is 24.09.2024 10:26 ↓

Who did Jesus claim to be? He never hid that from anyone. But rather than stand on a street corner in Jerusalem and campaign for His Divinity, He simply did what you would expect God to do - heal lepers, heal the lame, divine the thoughts of His enemies, and plainly call Himself the "Son of Man".

106. Mark 1 - Getting to the point 23.09.2024 19:24 ↓

What took Luke and Matthew 4 chapters, Mark accomplishes in the first chapter. He gets right to the point. There are thoughts on why healing Leprosy was a Messianic claim and there are thoughts on why Jesus taught with authority.

105. Psalms 32... Blessed is the Man 19.09.2024 15:28 ↓

Who is blessed?

104. Psalms 31... Outside the castle 16.09.2024 19:42 ↓

I love this Psalm - it gave me a picture of the Lord of the Castle sallying forth to rescue me, as I am locked in battle outside the castle gates.

103. Psalm 30... When God is Silent 11.09.2024 11:27 ↓

What do you do when God doesn't seem to be there?

102. Psalm 29... The Voice of God 09.09.2024 13:20 ↓

Is there a reason the Psalmist chooses the violent aspects of Nature i.e. thunder, lightning, stormy seas, and earthquakes to represent the voice of God?

101. Psalm 27:4-14 Obedience 06.09.2024 16:05 ↓

You might be wondering how I came to the title "Obedience"... sometimes God takes me down the path less traveled. I think you will understand when you listen. Paige

100. Psalm 27:1-3... Whom Shall I fear? 03.09.2024 10:40 ↓

The eternal perspective of the child of God.

99. No Community but Gods! 30.08.2024 13:53 ↓

Be identified as a member of God's community.

98. Psalm 25... Our Teacher 27.08.2024 20:37 ↓

The Psalmist implores God to teach him.

97. Psalm 23... A Life Well-lived 23.08.2024 9:23 ↓

I love what God showed me as I read through this iconic Psalm.

96. Psalm 22... "Inside Looking Out" 22.08.2024 19:20 ↓

A look into the King's heart as he is facing a dark time.

95. Psalms 21..."Outside Looking In" 20.08.2024 13:53 ↓

Psalms 21 and 22 are what I call "Bookend" Psalms. Psalms 21 is titled "Outside Looking In" while Psalm 22 will be called "Inside Looking Out".