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Isaiah 30’s Resurrection Reversal: Aquamen

As a kid I amassed a comic book collection just north of 600. One of my good friends in elementary school, Jim Daigle, collected comics. We had a lot of fun doing trades. I was into Marvel–Spiderman, the Hulk, Fantastic Four, Avengers, X-Men, and a number of others. I tried to get into D.C., butContinue reading “Isaiah 30’s Resurrection Reversal: Aquamen”

Bethlehem’s Star Still Leads

While Bethlehem (the “house of bread”) is on everyone’s mind, the Lord Jesus is leading every one of His followers to another “house”—Bethany (“beth” means house). “Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them” (Luke 24:50). Situated on the Mount of Olives, little Bethany was rightContinue reading “Bethlehem’s Star Still Leads”

Isaiah 30’s Resurrection Reversal: Water, Water Everywhere!

Do you feel your relationship with God is often dry and distant? Perhaps it’s been that way for a long time. Are you saddened and discouraged by the dryness all around at your church? Do you pray for revival? I have good news for you today from the prophet Isaiah: because of Jesus’ death, GodContinue reading “Isaiah 30’s Resurrection Reversal: Water, Water Everywhere!”

Seeds of Eden in Broken Pieces

I love studying God’s word to know His heart and mind. So I love Bible commentators, whether books or Bible study apps or sermons. Above all this, by far and away the best Bible commentator I’ve ever come across is Mark, the Gospel author. Better than the prince of preachers, Charles Spurgeon. Matthew Henry. Jameson,Continue reading “Seeds of Eden in Broken Pieces”

The Man Carrying the Jar of Water Explained!

As the time approached for Jesus to go to the cross, His disciples asked Him, “Where do you want us to go and prepare the Passover so that you may eat it?” In response, Jesus instructed them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him. WhereverContinue reading “The Man Carrying the Jar of Water Explained!”

What Kind of Fisher of Men Am I?

I love the Gospel of Mark! As I’m learning Mark’s practice of the ancient Hebrew biblical authors’ ways of creative word and theme linking to stack layers of fresh meaning into well-worn texts, I’m discovering how no passage in Mark is impersonal. King Herod held a feast for his nobles on his birthday. No relevanceContinue reading “What Kind of Fisher of Men Am I?”

Repentance: Being in Step with Jesus

Mark leaves nothing to chance in selecting words for his gospel. He abundantly helps himself to the rich tapestry of the Hebrew Bible as readily made available in the Septuagint Greek, the lingua franca of the Roman world. Mark, as he does everywhere else in his gospel, purposefully handpicks words that add rich layers ofContinue reading “Repentance: Being in Step with Jesus”

Surprised by the Trinity in Zechariah

I love how the Gospel of Mark ushers us into the breathtaking wonder of our three-in-one God! I suspect you will be surprised by the Trinity that Mark unveils in a night vision of the prophet Zechariah through his storyline of Jesus Christ. (I give credit to pastor and author Jamey Miller, whose excellent bookContinue reading “Surprised by the Trinity in Zechariah”

Mark’s Hidden Gems: Baptism in the Cloud

The apostle Paul intriguingly commented on Israel’s history that “all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.” What does that mean? I’ve never studied it until recently when the Gospel of Mark’s beautifully arranged cloud scenes anchoring Old Testament event to New Testament fulfillment in Jesus nudged me in that direction.Continue reading “Mark’s Hidden Gems: Baptism in the Cloud”

Laborers in God’s “Be Fruitful” Blessing

The Spirit surprised me with yet another beautiful expression of Jesus’ love for His bride, this time tucked away in Paul’s words to settle a dispute among the Corinthian believers. The apostle was alarmed about factions in the church he’d planted, some aligning themselves with himself, others with Apollos, others with Cephas (Peter), and yetContinue reading “Laborers in God’s “Be Fruitful” Blessing”