(Jesus continued) “For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.” Mark 8:38 Lord it is times like this that we need Your unconditional love. Thank […]
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(Jesus continued after saying: ‘For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it.’) “For what can a man give in return for his life.” Mark 8:37 Lord, it is You that gives us the gift of life. It is You that […]
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For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life. Mark 8:36 Lord You have given us the gift of eternal life. It is our for the taking. You paid the price so we could live with You for all eternity. Oh how we thank You. Oh how we […]
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And He (Jesus) called to Him the multitude with His disciples, and said to them, “If any man would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will […]
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And He (Jesus) said this plainly. (What would happen to Him.) And Peter took Him, and began to rebuke Him. But turning and seeing His disciples, He rebuked Peter, and said, “Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not on the side of God, but of men.” Mark 8:32, 33 Lord it is wonderful when […]
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And He (Jesus) began to teach them (His disciples) that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. Mark 8:31 Lord what must your disciples have thought. They loved You. Thank You Lord […]
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And He (Jesus) began to teach them (His disciples) that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. Mark 8:31 Lord what must your disciples have thought. They loved You. Thank You Lord […]
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And He (Jesus) charged them (His disciples) to tell no one about Him. Mark 8:30 Lord it seems every time someone was healed You ask them not to tell anyone. Now You are saying that same thing to Your disciples. I’m not sure why. Perhaps it was because there were already so many that mobbed […]
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And He (Jesus) asked them, (His disciples) “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered Him, “You are the Christ.” Mark 8:29 Thank You Lord for Mark’s account of this event. Your disciples knew who You were and today we also know who You are. You truly are the Christ – the Son […]
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And they (Jesus disciples) told Him, (Jesus – when he asked-“Who do men say that I am?”) “John the Baptist; and others say, Elijah; and others one of the prophets.” Mark 8:28 Thank You Lord that we know You and know who You truly are. Thank You Lord for Your unconditional love. Thank You for […]
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