Archive for February 2007

The Blind Man of Bethsaida

Mark 8: 22-26 Gn 8:6-13.20-22 / Ps 116 He opened his eyes, his sight was restored, he saw everything clearly. (Mark 8:25) Thank You Lord, for making us see The faith of true lovers are not blind. The Word of God has set us free, But the faithless are left behind. When Jesus and His [...]

The Leaven of Politicians

Mark 8: 14-21 Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5.10 / Ps 29 Do you not yet understand or comprehend? Are your hearts hardened? Do you have eyes and not see, ears and not hear? (Mark 8:17-18) Take heed: avarice can multiply, Just as leaven makes the bread increase; Having more can never satisfy, Greed is an incurable disease. [...]

Only Say the Word, and I will be Healed

Mark 8: 11-13 Gn 4:1-15.25 / Ps 50 Why does this generation seek a sign? (Mark 8:12) Why do we have to look for signs, For revelations God must reveal? We’ll understand all of God’s designs By being faithful to His will. The Pharisees came and began to argue with him, seeking from him a [...]

The Feeding of the Four Thousand

Mark 8: 1-10 Gn 3:9-24 / Ps 90 They ate and were satisfied. They picked up the fragments left over– seven baskets. There were about four thousand people. (Mark 8:8-9) God’s love and generosity Is beyond our comprehension; So have no fear in adversity, Just have faith in His compassion. In those days another large [...]

Hear and Proclaim!

Mark 7: 31-37 Gn 3:1-8 / Ps 32 . . . his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly. (Mark 7:35) Once I was deaf and full of fear, I was mute and my spirit weak… But Christ opened my ears to hear God’s Word which now I boldly speak. Jesus [...]

Scraps from the Master’s Table

Mark 7: 24-30 Gn 2:18-25 / Ps 128 Lord, even the dogs under the table eat the children’s scraps. (Mark 7:28) Despite their need to take a rest, The woman’s pleas our Lord addressed; Have faith He’ll hear all our requests Just be prepared to pass the test. Jesus and His apostles had withdrawn to [...]