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PARABLES / MARK 4:2

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(KJV) Mark 4:2

And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,

PARABLES / MARK 4:2

A parable is a brief story that uses word pictures to teach a moral or spiritual lesson. Parables usually make analogies or symbolic comparisons using images that are familiar to the listeners, usually drawing from the  activities of everyday life. Not every detail in a parable is meant to have symbolic meaning, since the parable is typically used to get across one main point or concept. Jesus often taught in parables, which were not always understood by everyone who heard them. Jesus’ parables were meant to reveal truths about God’s kingdom to those whose hearts were prepared to hear. At the same time, the truths taught in these parables were hidden from those whose hearts were hardened and resistant to God (Isaiah 6:9-10; Matthew 13:3).

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  1. AUTHORITY TO DRIVE OUT DEMONS / MARK 3:15
  2. THAT THEY MIGHT BE WITH HIM / MARK 3:14
  3. HERODIANS / MARK 3:6
  4. LOOKED … IN ANGER / MARK 3:5
  5. THE SABBATH WAS MADE FOR MAN / MARK 2:27
  6. TO CALL … SINNERS / MARK 2:17
  7. HEALING THE PARALYZED MAN / MARK 2:11
  8. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  9. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  10. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  11. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  12. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  13. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  14. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  15. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  16. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  17. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
  18. Guided By Grace About

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ANY FAT OR ANY BLOOD / LEVITICUS 3:17

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(KJV) Leviticus 3:17

 It shall be a perpetual statute for your generations throughout all your dwellings, that ye eat neither fat nor blood.

ANY FAT OR ANY BLOOD / LEVITICUS 3:17

Fat and blood are both vital to life (Leviticus 17:11). Because of this, they represent the life of the one that was sacrificed (through the animal that was substituted). That person’s life belonged only to God (Leviticus 3:16).

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  1. FELLOWSHIP OFFERING / LEVITICUS 3:1
  2. GRAIN OFFERING / LEVITICU 2:1-2
  3. AROMA PLEASING TO THE LORD / LEVITICUS 1:9
  4. NOT ANY YEAST OR HONEY / LEVITICUS 2:11
  5. LAY HIS HAND ON / LEVITICUS 1:4
  6. BURNT OFFERING / LEVITICUS 1:3
  7. BRINGS AN OFFERING / LEVITICUS 1:2
  8. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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FELLOWSHIP OFFERING / LEVITICUS 3:1

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(KJV) Leviticus 3:1

And if his oblation be a sacrifice of peace offering, if he offer it of the herd; whether it be a male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the Lord.

FELLOWSHIP OFFERING / LEVITICUS 3:1

This offering was brought to God in order to have fellowship with Him; that is, to enjoy time and personal interaction with Him. It was offered to express thankfulness (Leviticus 7:12-16; 22:29) or to make a vow (Leviticus 7:16).

  1. It involved commitment to God’s covenant (His “life agreement” based on God’s law and promises and on people’s faithfulness and obedience to God’s standards). The fellowship offering was a celebration of peace and renewed unity between God and the worshiper. 
  2. This offering was a type of the personal relationship that Christ’s followers have with God and the unity they have with each other because of Christ’s death on the cross (Colossians 1:20; 1 John 1:3). This offering ceremony also anticipated the time when God’s people will sit down for fellowship with Him in His kingdom (Psalms 22:26; Luke 14:15; Revelation 19:6-10).

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  1. GRAIN OFFERING / LEVITICU 2:1-2
  2. AROMA PLEASING TO THE LORD / LEVITICUS 1:9
  3. NOT ANY YEAST OR HONEY / LEVITICUS 2:11
  4. LAY HIS HAND ON / LEVITICUS 1:4
  5. BURNT OFFERING / LEVITICUS 1:3
  6. BRINGS AN OFFERING / LEVITICUS 1:2
  7. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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AUTHORITY TO DRIVE OUT DEMONS / MARK 3:15

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(KJV) Mark 3:15

And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:

AUTHORITY TO DRIVE OUT DEMONS / MARK 3:15

Driving out demons means commanding evil spirits to come out of people whose bodies they have inhabited and to release their control over these individuals’ lives. In coming to earth, Jesus’ purpose was to destroy the works of the devil (Mark 1:27; 1 John 3:8) and release those oppressed and enslaved by Satan and sin (Luke 4:18). Jesus gave His followers His power and authority to continue His battle against the forces of darkness. This truth is verified by the following observations.

1.      After Jesus appointed the twelve disciples, He gave them “authority to drive out demons” (Mark 3:14-15; Matthew 10:1). After He appointed the seventy-wo, He gave them “authority … to overcome all the power of the enemy” (Luke 10:1, 17-19; Matthew 10:1-8; Mark 6:7, 13).

2.      The disciples were not only to go out and preach (Mark 3:14; Matthew 10:7), but also to display the power and authority of God’s kingdom by doing battle against Satan, driving out demons and healing every kind of disease and sickness (Matthew 10:1-7).

3.      Mark teaches that after His resurrection, Jesus reminded His disciples again to preach His message and exercise their God-given authority over Satan and his demons.

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. THAT THEY MIGHT BE WITH HIM / MARK 3:14
  2. HERODIANS / MARK 3:6
  3. LOOKED … IN ANGER / MARK 3:5
  4. THE SABBATH WAS MADE FOR MAN / MARK 2:27
  5. TO CALL … SINNERS / MARK 2:17
  6. HEALING THE PARALYZED MAN / MARK 2:11
  7. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  8. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  9. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  10. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  11. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  12. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  13. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  14. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  15. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  16. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
  17. Guided By Grace About

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THAT THEY MIGHT BE WITH HIM / MARK 3:14

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(KJV) Mark 3:14

And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,

THAT THEY MIGHT BE WITH HIM / MARK 3:14

1.      The primary call of a disciple (a disciplined learner and devoted follower of Christ) is to “be with” Jesus – to develop a close personal relationship with Him. Serving God’s purposes involves instruction and practice of various ministries, but these things must flow out of time spent with Jesus. Anyone who desires to serve Christ must first practice His presence (John 15:26-27; Acts 4:13).

2.      Out of a deep relationship with Christ comes the power and sensitivity to effectively serve and minister for Him. After having been with Him, Jesus sent His disciples out to preach His message.

3.      That message is to be proven with power (accompanied by signs of healings and authority over demons). Such power comes from being with Jesus and knowing Him. Our activity for God must come after our intimacy, or spiritual closeness, with God.

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  1. HERODIANS / MARK 3:6
  2. LOOKED … IN ANGER / MARK 3:5
  3. THE SABBATH WAS MADE FOR MAN / MARK 2:27
  4. TO CALL … SINNERS / MARK 2:17
  5. HEALING THE PARALYZED MAN / MARK 2:11
  6. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  7. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  8. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  9. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  10. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  11. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  12. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  13. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  14. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  15. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
  16. Guided By Grace About

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HERODIANS / MARK 3:6

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(KJV) Mark 3:6

And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.

HERODIANS / MARK 3:6

These were influential Jews who favored the dynasty of the Herod’s (the Roman-appointed rulers over the Jews), which means they supported Roman authority. They opposed Jesus because they feared He might have a disrupting political influence on the people.

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  1. LOOKED … IN ANGER / MARK 3:5
  2. THE SABBATH WAS MADE FOR MAN / MARK 2:27
  3. TO CALL … SINNERS / MARK 2:17
  4. HEALING THE PARALYZED MAN / MARK 2:11
  5. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  6. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  7. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  8. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  9. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  10. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  11. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  12. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  13. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  14. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
  15. Guided By Grace About

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Margarita & Stace

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LOOKED … IN ANGER / MARK 3:5

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(KJV) Mark 3:5

And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

LOOKED … IN ANGER / MARK 3:5

Jesus’ anger was fully justified, for it reflected His hatred and disapproval of all ungodliness, wicked rebellion and injustice (Hebrews 1:9). Though Christians must resist unjustified, sinful anger (Galatians 5:20; Colossians 3:8), it is completely appropriate and Christlike to be angry about evil (Exodus 32:19; 1 Samuel 11:6; 2 Samuel 12:5; Nehemiah 5:6). A true Christian’s anger over the sins that are practiced in society (and sometimes by Christians as well) is evidence of standing in agreement with God and His holiness in the battle against evil (Exodus 32:19; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 94:16; Jeremiah 6:11; Acts 17:16). This does not mean that Christ approves of His followers taking harsh actions that set a bad example for those who do not know Christ. In doing so, they actually do more harm than good to Christ’s kingdom and reputation.

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. THE SABBATH WAS MADE FOR MAN / MARK 2:27
  2. TO CALL … SINNERS / MARK 2:17
  3. HEALING THE PARALYZED MAN / MARK 2:11
  4. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  5. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  6. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  7. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  8. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  9. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  10. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  11. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  12. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  13. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
  14. Guided By Grace About

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THE FULLNESS OF HIM / EPHESIANS 1:22-23

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(KJV) Ephesians 1:22-23

 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

THE FULLNESS OF HIM / EPHESIANS 1:22-23

The word translated “fullness” (Greek pleroma) occurs three times in the book of Ephesians (Ephesians 1:23; 3:19; 4:13). This passage describes the fullness of Christ as it is present in the church as His body. The church (the community of all true followers of Christ) has the potential to take part in and benefit from all that Jesus is, all that He has accomplished and all that He possesses. This is all for the purpose of continuing His ministry and mission in the world (Paul’s prayer for “fullness” in Ephesians 3:16-21). Paul further explains that the church is on a journey toward spiritual maturity “until” it reaches its full potential of “attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ” (Ephesians 4:13) in life, ministry and mission. The fact that God the Holy Spirit comes in fullness to reproduce the life, ministry and mission of Jesus Christ through the church is one of the most important themes in the book of Acts.

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  1. IN MY PRAYERS / EPHESIANS 16-20
  2. HOLY SPIRIT … A DEPOSIT / EPHESIANS 1:13-14
  3. SEAL … HOLY SPIRIT / EPHESIANS 1:13
  4. CHOSEN … PREDESTINED / EPHESIANS 1:11-12
  5. TO BRING UNDER ONE HEAD / EPHESIANS 1:10
  6. THE MYSTERY OF HIS WILL / EPHESIANS 1:9
  7. REDEMPTION / EPHESIANS 1:7
  8. IN CHRIST JESUS / EPHESIANS 1:1
  9. RULERS AND AUTHORITIES / EPHESIANS 3:10
  10. DECEIVE / EPHESIANS 5:6
  11. BE SURE / EPHESIANS 5:5
  12. ACCESS TO THE FATHER / EPHESIANS 2:18
  13. HIS … POWER / EPHESIANS 1:18-21
  14. CHILDREN OBEY / EPHESIANS 6:1
  15. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

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IN MY PRAYERS / EPHESIANS 16-20

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(KJV) Ephesians 1:16-20

Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, 19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

IN MY PRAYERS / EPHESIANS 16-20

Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians reflects God’s highest desire for every follower of Christ. He prays that the Spirit might work in and through their lives in greater and more powerful ways (Ephesians 3:16). The aim of the Spirit’s activity in Christians’ lives is that they may (a) know Christ better (Ephesians 1:17), (b) receive more wisdom, insight and understanding concerning God’s present and future purposes for them (Ephesians 1:18) and c experience greater “power” of the Holy Spirit in their lives (Ephesians 1:19Ephesians 1:19-20-20).

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  1. HIS … POWER / EPHESIANS 1:18-21
  2. HOLY SPIRIT … A DEPOSIT / EPHESIANS 1:13-14
  3. SEAL … HOLY SPIRIT / EPHESIANS 1:13
  4. CHOSEN … PREDESTINED / EPHESIANS 1:11-12
  5. TO BRING UNDER ONE HEAD / EPHESIANS 1:10
  6. THE MYSTERY OF HIS WILL / EPHESIANS 1:9
  7. REDEMPTION / EPHESIANS 1:7
  8. IN CHRIST JESUS / EPHESIANS 1:1
  9. RULERS AND AUTHORITIES / EPHESIANS 3:10
  10. DECEIVE / EPHESIANS 5:6
  11. BE SURE / EPHESIANS 5:5
  12. ACCESS TO THE FATHER / EPHESIANS 2:18
  13. CHILDREN OBEY / EPHESIANS 6:1
  14. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

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HOLY SPIRIT … A DEPOSIT / EPHESIANS 1:13-14

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(KJV) Ephesians 1:13-14

 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

HOLY SPIRIT … A DEPOSIT / EPHESIANS 1:13-14

The Holy Spirit is a “deposit” – a first installment – guaranteeing our heavenly inheritance with Christ. In this present life, the Holy Spirit is given to Christ’s followers as a down payment of what they will possess more fully in the future. His presence and work in our lives is a pledge of our future inheritance and eternal reward (Romans 8:23; 2 Corinthians 1:22; 5:5).

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  1. SEAL … HOLY SPIRIT / EPHESIANS 1:13
  2. CHOSEN … PREDESTINED / EPHESIANS 1:11-12
  3. TO BRING UNDER ONE HEAD / EPHESIANS 1:10
  4. THE MYSTERY OF HIS WILL / EPHESIANS 1:9
  5. REDEMPTION / EPHESIANS 1:7
  6. IN CHRIST JESUS / EPHESIANS 1:1
  7. RULERS AND AUTHORITIES / EPHESIANS 3:10
  8. DECEIVE / EPHESIANS 5:6
  9. BE SURE / EPHESIANS 5:5
  10. ACCESS TO THE FATHER / EPHESIANS 2:18
  11. HIS … POWER / EPHESIANS 1:18-21
  12. CHILDREN OBEY / EPHESIANS 6:1
  13. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you for taking the time to read my Daily Devotion
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Margarita & Stace

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