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ONLY BY PRAYER / MARK 9:29

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(KJV) Mark 9:29

And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

ONLY BY PRAYER / MARK 9:29

Jesus does not mean that a time of prayer was necessary just in this instance so they could command the evil spirit to release its control of the boy. An isolated time of prayer is not enough to develop that kind of spiritual power and authority. Instead, Jesus is talking about a principle: where there is little prayer, there is little faith. Where there is much prayer – based on true commitment to God and His Word – there is much faith. If the disciples had followed Jesus’ example and developed a strong and consistent prayer life, they could have had the spiritual power to deal successfully with this case.

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

  1. HELP ME OVERCOME MY UNBELIEF / MARK 9:24
  2. EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE / MARK 9:23
  3. UNBELIEVING GENERATION / MARK 9:19
  4. ELIJAH HAS COME / MARK 9:13
  5. ASHAMED OF ME AND MY WORDS / MARK 8:38
  6. DENY HIMSELF AND TAKE UP HIS CROSS / MARK 8:34
  7. GET BEHIND ME SATAN / MARK 8:33
  8. HIS SIGHT WAS RESTORED / MARK 8:25
  9. YEAST / MARK 8:15
  10. I HAVE COMPASSION / MARK 8:2
  11. CHILDREN’S BREAD / MARK 7:27
  12. FOLLY / MARK 7:22
  13. MEN’S HEARTS / MARK 7:20-23
  14. MAKE HIM ‘UNCLEAN’ / MARK 7:18
  15. THE TRADITIONS OF MEN / MARK 7:8
  16. THEIR HEARTS ARE FAR FROM ME / MARK 7:6-7
  17. FIVE LOAVES … TWO FISH … THANKSGIVING AT MEALTIMES / MARK 6:41
  18. COMPASSION / MARK 6:34
  19. ANOINTED … WITH OIL / MARK 6:13
  20. LACK OF FAITH / MARK 6:6
  21. JESUS … A PROPHET / MARK 6:4
  22. JUST BELIEVE / MARK 5:36
  23. JUST TOUCH HIS CLOTHES / MARK 5:27-28
  24. A MAN WITH AN EVIL SPIRIT / MARK 5:2-17
  25. JESUS WAS SLEEPING / MARK 4:38
  26. EVEN WHAT HE HAS WILL BE TAKEN / MARK 4:25
  27. TAKES AWAY THE WORD / MARK 4:15-17
  28. A FARMER WENT OUT TO SOW / MARK 4:3
  29. PARABLES / MARK 4:2
  30. AUTHORITY TO DRIVE OUT DEMONS / MARK 3:15
  31. THAT THEY MIGHT BE WITH HIM / MARK 3:14
  32. HERODIANS / MARK 3:6
  33. LOOKED … IN ANGER / MARK 3:5
  34. THE SABBATH WAS MADE FOR MAN / MARK 2:27
  35. TO CALL … SINNERS / MARK 2:17
  36. HEALING THE PARALYZED MAN / MARK 2:11
  37. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  38. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  39. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  40. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  41. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  42. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  43. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  44. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  45. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  46. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
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Margarita & Stace

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HELP ME OVERCOME MY UNBELIEF / MARK 9:24

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(KJV) Mark 9:24

And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

HELP ME OVERCOME MY UNBELIEF / MARK 9:24

In this life, our faith is often mixed with questions or doubts. As long as our lack of faith has to do with ourselves and our own inadequacies – and not God’s power and ability – He can work past these weaknesses. Honestly struggling with faith does not mean that Christ will not respond to our requests. He certainly expects us to grow and mature in our faith, but He also understands and sympathizes with our weaknesses (Hebrews 4:15). We should always be honest and willing to admit our lack of faith so we can pray that God would give us the faith we need to serve Him effectively and honor Him completely (Matthew 17:20).

Bible Study Tools I Use

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  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
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  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

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

  1. EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE / MARK 9:23
  2. UNBELIEVING GENERATION / MARK 9:19
  3. ELIJAH HAS COME / MARK 9:13
  4. ASHAMED OF ME AND MY WORDS / MARK 8:38
  5. DENY HIMSELF AND TAKE UP HIS CROSS / MARK 8:34
  6. GET BEHIND ME SATAN / MARK 8:33
  7. HIS SIGHT WAS RESTORED / MARK 8:25
  8. YEAST / MARK 8:15
  9. I HAVE COMPASSION / MARK 8:2
  10. CHILDREN’S BREAD / MARK 7:27
  11. FOLLY / MARK 7:22
  12. MEN’S HEARTS / MARK 7:20-23
  13. MAKE HIM ‘UNCLEAN’ / MARK 7:18
  14. THE TRADITIONS OF MEN / MARK 7:8
  15. THEIR HEARTS ARE FAR FROM ME / MARK 7:6-7
  16. FIVE LOAVES … TWO FISH … THANKSGIVING AT MEALTIMES / MARK 6:41
  17. COMPASSION / MARK 6:34
  18. ANOINTED … WITH OIL / MARK 6:13
  19. LACK OF FAITH / MARK 6:6
  20. JESUS … A PROPHET / MARK 6:4
  21. JUST BELIEVE / MARK 5:36
  22. JUST TOUCH HIS CLOTHES / MARK 5:27-28
  23. A MAN WITH AN EVIL SPIRIT / MARK 5:2-17
  24. JESUS WAS SLEEPING / MARK 4:38
  25. EVEN WHAT HE HAS WILL BE TAKEN / MARK 4:25
  26. TAKES AWAY THE WORD / MARK 4:15-17
  27. A FARMER WENT OUT TO SOW / MARK 4:3
  28. PARABLES / MARK 4:2
  29. AUTHORITY TO DRIVE OUT DEMONS / MARK 3:15
  30. THAT THEY MIGHT BE WITH HIM / MARK 3:14
  31. HERODIANS / MARK 3:6
  32. LOOKED … IN ANGER / MARK 3:5
  33. THE SABBATH WAS MADE FOR MAN / MARK 2:27
  34. TO CALL … SINNERS / MARK 2:17
  35. HEALING THE PARALYZED MAN / MARK 2:11
  36. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  37. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  38. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  39. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  40. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  41. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  42. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  43. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  44. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  45. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
  46. Guided By Grace About

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

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EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE / MARK 9:23

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(KJV) Mark 9:23

Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE / MARK 9:23

Jesus’ statement must not be taken as an unconditional promise.

  1. The “Everything” does not mean everything that comes to our minds or that we desire for ourselves. Our faith and prayers must be based on God’s will (His purposes, plans and desires). We must not expect God to answer a prayer for something that is foolish, selfish or wrongly motivated (James 4:3).
  2. The faith required for powerful and miraculous acts must be received and used as a gift from God. He inspires this kind of faith in the hearts of believers who are already living faithfully according to His purposes and desires (Matthew 17:20).

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

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

  1. UNBELIEVING GENERATION / MARK 9:19
  2. ELIJAH HAS COME / MARK 9:13
  3. ASHAMED OF ME AND MY WORDS / MARK 8:38
  4. DENY HIMSELF AND TAKE UP HIS CROSS / MARK 8:34
  5. GET BEHIND ME SATAN / MARK 8:33
  6. HIS SIGHT WAS RESTORED / MARK 8:25
  7. YEAST / MARK 8:15
  8. I HAVE COMPASSION / MARK 8:2
  9. CHILDREN’S BREAD / MARK 7:27
  10. FOLLY / MARK 7:22
  11. MEN’S HEARTS / MARK 7:20-23
  12. MAKE HIM ‘UNCLEAN’ / MARK 7:18
  13. THE TRADITIONS OF MEN / MARK 7:8
  14. THEIR HEARTS ARE FAR FROM ME / MARK 7:6-7
  15. FIVE LOAVES … TWO FISH … THANKSGIVING AT MEALTIMES / MARK 6:41
  16. COMPASSION / MARK 6:34
  17. ANOINTED … WITH OIL / MARK 6:13
  18. LACK OF FAITH / MARK 6:6
  19. JESUS … A PROPHET / MARK 6:4
  20. JUST BELIEVE / MARK 5:36
  21. JUST TOUCH HIS CLOTHES / MARK 5:27-28
  22. A MAN WITH AN EVIL SPIRIT / MARK 5:2-17
  23. JESUS WAS SLEEPING / MARK 4:38
  24. EVEN WHAT HE HAS WILL BE TAKEN / MARK 4:25
  25. TAKES AWAY THE WORD / MARK 4:15-17
  26. A FARMER WENT OUT TO SOW / MARK 4:3
  27. PARABLES / MARK 4:2
  28. AUTHORITY TO DRIVE OUT DEMONS / MARK 3:15
  29. THAT THEY MIGHT BE WITH HIM / MARK 3:14
  30. HERODIANS / MARK 3:6
  31. LOOKED … IN ANGER / MARK 3:5
  32. THE SABBATH WAS MADE FOR MAN / MARK 2:27
  33. TO CALL … SINNERS / MARK 2:17
  34. HEALING THE PARALYZED MAN / MARK 2:11
  35. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  36. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  37. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  38. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  39. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  40. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  41. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  42. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  43. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  44. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
  45. Guided By Grace About

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

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UNBELIEVING GENERATION / MARK 9:19

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(KJV) Mark 9:19

He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.

UNBELIEVING GENERATION / MARK 9:19

Failure to stand in effective spiritual warfare against demons and overcome their influence and control is viewed by Jesus as a spiritual weakness and lack of faith on the part of Christ’s disciples (Matthew 17:17). No victory comes where there is a lack of dedication and reliance on Christ.

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

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

  1. ELIJAH HAS COME / MARK 9:13
  2. ASHAMED OF ME AND MY WORDS / MARK 8:38
  3. DENY HIMSELF AND TAKE UP HIS CROSS / MARK 8:34
  4. GET BEHIND ME SATAN / MARK 8:33
  5. HIS SIGHT WAS RESTORED / MARK 8:25
  6. YEAST / MARK 8:15
  7. I HAVE COMPASSION / MARK 8:2
  8. CHILDREN’S BREAD / MARK 7:27
  9. FOLLY / MARK 7:22
  10. MEN’S HEARTS / MARK 7:20-23
  11. MAKE HIM ‘UNCLEAN’ / MARK 7:18
  12. THE TRADITIONS OF MEN / MARK 7:8
  13. THEIR HEARTS ARE FAR FROM ME / MARK 7:6-7
  14. FIVE LOAVES … TWO FISH … THANKSGIVING AT MEALTIMES / MARK 6:41
  15. COMPASSION / MARK 6:34
  16. ANOINTED … WITH OIL / MARK 6:13
  17. LACK OF FAITH / MARK 6:6
  18. JESUS … A PROPHET / MARK 6:4
  19. JUST BELIEVE / MARK 5:36
  20. JUST TOUCH HIS CLOTHES / MARK 5:27-28
  21. A MAN WITH AN EVIL SPIRIT / MARK 5:2-17
  22. JESUS WAS SLEEPING / MARK 4:38
  23. EVEN WHAT HE HAS WILL BE TAKEN / MARK 4:25
  24. TAKES AWAY THE WORD / MARK 4:15-17
  25. A FARMER WENT OUT TO SOW / MARK 4:3
  26. PARABLES / MARK 4:2
  27. AUTHORITY TO DRIVE OUT DEMONS / MARK 3:15
  28. THAT THEY MIGHT BE WITH HIM / MARK 3:14
  29. HERODIANS / MARK 3:6
  30. LOOKED … IN ANGER / MARK 3:5
  31. THE SABBATH WAS MADE FOR MAN / MARK 2:27
  32. TO CALL … SINNERS / MARK 2:17
  33. HEALING THE PARALYZED MAN / MARK 2:11
  34. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  35. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  36. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  37. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  38. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  39. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  40. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  41. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  42. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  43. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
  44. Guided By Grace About

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

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ELIJAH HAS COME / MARK 9:13

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(KJV) Mark 9:13

But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.

ELIJAH HAS COME / MARK 9:13

This refers to John the Baptist – a prophet like Elijah of the Old Testament. John suffered persecution from Herod and from those who were loyal to Herod (Mark 6:17-29), just as Elijah suffered opposition from King Ahab and Jezebel (1 Kings 19:1-10) for his strong message of truth and spiritual challenge.

Bible Study Tools I Use

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  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

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

  1. ASHAMED OF ME AND MY WORDS / MARK 8:38
  2. DENY HIMSELF AND TAKE UP HIS CROSS / MARK 8:34
  3. GET BEHIND ME SATAN / MARK 8:33
  4. HIS SIGHT WAS RESTORED / MARK 8:25
  5. YEAST / MARK 8:15
  6. I HAVE COMPASSION / MARK 8:2
  7. CHILDREN’S BREAD / MARK 7:27
  8. FOLLY / MARK 7:22
  9. MEN’S HEARTS / MARK 7:20-23
  10. MAKE HIM ‘UNCLEAN’ / MARK 7:18
  11. THE TRADITIONS OF MEN / MARK 7:8
  12. THEIR HEARTS ARE FAR FROM ME / MARK 7:6-7
  13. FIVE LOAVES … TWO FISH … THANKSGIVING AT MEALTIMES / MARK 6:41
  14. COMPASSION / MARK 6:34
  15. ANOINTED … WITH OIL / MARK 6:13
  16. LACK OF FAITH / MARK 6:6
  17. JESUS … A PROPHET / MARK 6:4
  18. JUST BELIEVE / MARK 5:36
  19. JUST TOUCH HIS CLOTHES / MARK 5:27-28
  20. A MAN WITH AN EVIL SPIRIT / MARK 5:2-17
  21. JESUS WAS SLEEPING / MARK 4:38
  22. EVEN WHAT HE HAS WILL BE TAKEN / MARK 4:25
  23. TAKES AWAY THE WORD / MARK 4:15-17
  24. A FARMER WENT OUT TO SOW / MARK 4:3
  25. PARABLES / MARK 4:2
  26. AUTHORITY TO DRIVE OUT DEMONS / MARK 3:15
  27. THAT THEY MIGHT BE WITH HIM / MARK 3:14
  28. HERODIANS / MARK 3:6
  29. LOOKED … IN ANGER / MARK 3:5
  30. THE SABBATH WAS MADE FOR MAN / MARK 2:27
  31. TO CALL … SINNERS / MARK 2:17
  32. HEALING THE PARALYZED MAN / MARK 2:11
  33. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  34. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  35. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  36. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  37. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  38. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  39. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  40. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  41. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  42. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
  43. Guided By Grace About

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

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ASHAMED OF ME AND MY WORDS / MARK 8:38

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(KJV) Mark 8:38

Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

ASHAMED OF ME AND MY WORDS / MARK 8:38

Jesus sees the world system and society in which we live as an “adulterous and sinful generation.” Most of humankind are unfaithful to God’s purposes for their lives and are outright rebellious against Him. When Christ returns, He will reject those people who are more concerned about how people view them than how God views them (Matthew 7:23; Matthew 25:41-46; Luke 9:26; 13:27).

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

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

  1. DENY HIMSELF AND TAKE UP HIS CROSS / MARK 8:34
  2. GET BEHIND ME SATAN / MARK 8:33
  3. HIS SIGHT WAS RESTORED / MARK 8:25
  4. YEAST / MARK 8:15
  5. I HAVE COMPASSION / MARK 8:2
  6. CHILDREN’S BREAD / MARK 7:27
  7. FOLLY / MARK 7:22
  8. MEN’S HEARTS / MARK 7:20-23
  9. MAKE HIM ‘UNCLEAN’ / MARK 7:18
  10. THE TRADITIONS OF MEN / MARK 7:8
  11. THEIR HEARTS ARE FAR FROM ME / MARK 7:6-7
  12. FIVE LOAVES … TWO FISH … THANKSGIVING AT MEALTIMES / MARK 6:41
  13. COMPASSION / MARK 6:34
  14. ANOINTED … WITH OIL / MARK 6:13
  15. LACK OF FAITH / MARK 6:6
  16. JESUS … A PROPHET / MARK 6:4
  17. JUST BELIEVE / MARK 5:36
  18. JUST TOUCH HIS CLOTHES / MARK 5:27-28
  19. A MAN WITH AN EVIL SPIRIT / MARK 5:2-17
  20. JESUS WAS SLEEPING / MARK 4:38
  21. EVEN WHAT HE HAS WILL BE TAKEN / MARK 4:25
  22. TAKES AWAY THE WORD / MARK 4:15-17
  23. A FARMER WENT OUT TO SOW / MARK 4:3
  24. PARABLES / MARK 4:2
  25. AUTHORITY TO DRIVE OUT DEMONS / MARK 3:15
  26. THAT THEY MIGHT BE WITH HIM / MARK 3:14
  27. HERODIANS / MARK 3:6
  28. LOOKED … IN ANGER / MARK 3:5
  29. THE SABBATH WAS MADE FOR MAN / MARK 2:27
  30. TO CALL … SINNERS / MARK 2:17
  31. HEALING THE PARALYZED MAN / MARK 2:11
  32. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  33. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  34. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  35. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  36. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  37. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  38. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  39. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  40. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  41. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
  42. 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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DENY HIMSELF AND TAKE UP HIS CROSS / MARK 8:34

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(KJV) Mark 8:34

And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

DENY HIMSELF AND TAKE UP HIS CROSS / MARK 8:34

To deny self means to put aside our own selfish desires in order to follow Christ and serve His purposes, whatever the cost. The cross of Christ is a symbol of suffering (1 Peter 2:21; 4:13), death (Acts 10:39), shame (Hebrews 12:2), ridicule (Matthew 27:39), rejection (1 Peter 2:4) and self-denial (Matthew 16:24). A follower of Christ who takes up his or her cross is making a deliberate choice to deny his or her own selfish interests and way of life (Luke 14:26-27) and to boldly identify with Christ. That person’s own identity gets so connected with that of Jesus that the person’s own reputation cannot be separated from his or her relationship with Christ. This kind of identification with Christ Jesus requires a commitment in four areas of struggle and suffering for the sake of Christ.

  1. We struggle in a lifelong battle against sin (Romans 6; 1 Peter 4:1-2) and must willingly endure suffering by crucifying (putting to death, not feeding, becoming unresponsive to) our own sinful desires (Romans 6; 8:13; Galatians 2:20; 6:14; Titus 2:12; 1 Peter 2:11, 21-24).
  2. We struggle in a war against Satan and the demonic powers of evil and must be willing to suffer rejection and hardship in order to promote Christ’s purposes on earth (2 Corinthians 10:4-5; 6:7; Ephesians 6:12; 1 Timothy 6:12). In the process, we will experience spiritual opposition and hostility (2 Corinthians 6:3-7; 11:23-29; 1 Peter 5:8-10), and we will face the resistance and persecution as we stand against false teachers who corrupt the true message of Christ (Matthew 23:1-36; Galatians 1:9; Philippians 1:15-17). 
  3. We suffer hatred and ridicule from the world (John 15:18-25; Hebrews 11:25-26) because of our devotion to Christ and His standards of truth and right (1 Corinthians 1:21-27). People will strongly oppose us because our example and testimony – which must be conveyed with love and humility – expose the evil of their beliefs, behaviors and lifestyles (John 7:7). 
  4. Like Jesus, we may also suffer ridicule and persecution from religious people or ungodly leaders (Mark 8:31; Mark 8:15).

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

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

  1. GET BEHIND ME SATAN / MARK 8:33
  2. HIS SIGHT WAS RESTORED / MARK 8:25
  3. YEAST / MARK 8:15
  4. I HAVE COMPASSION / MARK 8:2
  5. CHILDREN’S BREAD / MARK 7:27
  6. FOLLY / MARK 7:22
  7. MEN’S HEARTS / MARK 7:20-23
  8. MAKE HIM ‘UNCLEAN’ / MARK 7:18
  9. THE TRADITIONS OF MEN / MARK 7:8
  10. THEIR HEARTS ARE FAR FROM ME / MARK 7:6-7
  11. FIVE LOAVES … TWO FISH … THANKSGIVING AT MEALTIMES / MARK 6:41
  12. COMPASSION / MARK 6:34
  13. ANOINTED … WITH OIL / MARK 6:13
  14. LACK OF FAITH / MARK 6:6
  15. JESUS … A PROPHET / MARK 6:4
  16. JUST BELIEVE / MARK 5:36
  17. JUST TOUCH HIS CLOTHES / MARK 5:27-28
  18. A MAN WITH AN EVIL SPIRIT / MARK 5:2-17
  19. JESUS WAS SLEEPING / MARK 4:38
  20. EVEN WHAT HE HAS WILL BE TAKEN / MARK 4:25
  21. TAKES AWAY THE WORD / MARK 4:15-17
  22. A FARMER WENT OUT TO SOW / MARK 4:3
  23. PARABLES / MARK 4:2
  24. AUTHORITY TO DRIVE OUT DEMONS / MARK 3:15
  25. THAT THEY MIGHT BE WITH HIM / MARK 3:14
  26. HERODIANS / MARK 3:6
  27. LOOKED … IN ANGER / MARK 3:5
  28. THE SABBATH WAS MADE FOR MAN / MARK 2:27
  29. TO CALL … SINNERS / MARK 2:17
  30. HEALING THE PARALYZED MAN / MARK 2:11
  31. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  32. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  33. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  34. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  35. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  36. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  37. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  38. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  39. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  40. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
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GET BEHIND ME SATAN / MARK 8:33

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(KJV) Mark 8:33

But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men.

GET BEHIND ME SATAN / MARK 8:33

Peter’s reaction shows that suffering and rejection had no place in his view of the Messiah (Savior, Christ) at this point. Peter’s attempt to save Jesus from suffering and dying (Mark 8:32) was presenting the same temptation and point of view that Satan laid before Jesus at the beginning of His ministry (Matthew 8:4-10; Matthew 8:4; Matthew 8:10).

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

  1. HIS SIGHT WAS RESTORED / MARK 8:25
  2. YEAST / MARK 8:15
  3. I HAVE COMPASSION / MARK 8:2
  4. CHILDREN’S BREAD / MARK 7:27
  5. FOLLY / MARK 7:22
  6. MEN’S HEARTS / MARK 7:20-23
  7. MAKE HIM ‘UNCLEAN’ / MARK 7:18
  8. THE TRADITIONS OF MEN / MARK 7:8
  9. THEIR HEARTS ARE FAR FROM ME / MARK 7:6-7
  10. FIVE LOAVES … TWO FISH … THANKSGIVING AT MEALTIMES / MARK 6:41
  11. COMPASSION / MARK 6:34
  12. ANOINTED … WITH OIL / MARK 6:13
  13. LACK OF FAITH / MARK 6:6
  14. JESUS … A PROPHET / MARK 6:4
  15. JUST BELIEVE / MARK 5:36
  16. JUST TOUCH HIS CLOTHES / MARK 5:27-28
  17. A MAN WITH AN EVIL SPIRIT / MARK 5:2-17
  18. JESUS WAS SLEEPING / MARK 4:38
  19. EVEN WHAT HE HAS WILL BE TAKEN / MARK 4:25
  20. TAKES AWAY THE WORD / MARK 4:15-17
  21. A FARMER WENT OUT TO SOW / MARK 4:3
  22. PARABLES / MARK 4:2
  23. AUTHORITY TO DRIVE OUT DEMONS / MARK 3:15
  24. THAT THEY MIGHT BE WITH HIM / MARK 3:14
  25. HERODIANS / MARK 3:6
  26. LOOKED … IN ANGER / MARK 3:5
  27. THE SABBATH WAS MADE FOR MAN / MARK 2:27
  28. TO CALL … SINNERS / MARK 2:17
  29. HEALING THE PARALYZED MAN / MARK 2:11
  30. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  31. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  32. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  33. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  34. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  35. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  36. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  37. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  38. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  39. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
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HIS SIGHT WAS RESTORED / MARK 8:25

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(KJV) Mark 8:25

After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.

HIS SIGHT WAS RESTORED / MARK 8:25

This healing in Bethsaida is the only instance of a gradual cure by Jesus. It teaches that not every healing happens instantly. A person’s gradual healing can be difficult to understand. Yet we can still be honest about our needs and situations, never exaggerating what Christ has done to make ourselves seem more important.

Bible Study Tools I Use

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  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

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

  1. YEAST / MARK 8:15
  2. I HAVE COMPASSION / MARK 8:2
  3. CHILDREN’S BREAD / MARK 7:27
  4. FOLLY / MARK 7:22
  5. MEN’S HEARTS / MARK 7:20-23
  6. MAKE HIM ‘UNCLEAN’ / MARK 7:18
  7. THE TRADITIONS OF MEN / MARK 7:8
  8. THEIR HEARTS ARE FAR FROM ME / MARK 7:6-7
  9. FIVE LOAVES … TWO FISH … THANKSGIVING AT MEALTIMES / MARK 6:41
  10. COMPASSION / MARK 6:34
  11. ANOINTED … WITH OIL / MARK 6:13
  12. LACK OF FAITH / MARK 6:6
  13. JESUS … A PROPHET / MARK 6:4
  14. JUST BELIEVE / MARK 5:36
  15. JUST TOUCH HIS CLOTHES / MARK 5:27-28
  16. A MAN WITH AN EVIL SPIRIT / MARK 5:2-17
  17. JESUS WAS SLEEPING / MARK 4:38
  18. EVEN WHAT HE HAS WILL BE TAKEN / MARK 4:25
  19. TAKES AWAY THE WORD / MARK 4:15-17
  20. A FARMER WENT OUT TO SOW / MARK 4:3
  21. PARABLES / MARK 4:2
  22. AUTHORITY TO DRIVE OUT DEMONS / MARK 3:15
  23. THAT THEY MIGHT BE WITH HIM / MARK 3:14
  24. HERODIANS / MARK 3:6
  25. LOOKED … IN ANGER / MARK 3:5
  26. THE SABBATH WAS MADE FOR MAN / MARK 2:27
  27. TO CALL … SINNERS / MARK 2:17
  28. HEALING THE PARALYZED MAN / MARK 2:11
  29. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  30. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  31. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  32. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  33. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  34. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  35. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  36. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  37. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  38. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
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YEAST / MARK 8:15

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(KJV) Mark 8:15

And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.

YEAST / MARK 8:15

Yeast is a microorganism that ferments sugars and other carbohydrates, causing various reactions. A tiny amount of yeast will spread throughout the entire batch of bread dough, making it rise. Yeast also ferments wine, making it alcoholic and intoxicating. In the New Testament, “yeast” is usually a symbol for evil or corruption (Matthew 13:33; Matthew 16:6; Matthew 16:11; Luke 12:1; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8; Galatians 5:9; Exodus 13:7).

  1. The yeast of the Pharisees refers to their religious traditions, which caused them to set aside God’s true commands and close their spiritual eyes to portions of His Word and what He desires (Mark 7:5-8). 
  2. The yeast of Herod (Herod Antipas was the ruler in Galilee) represented a worldly mindset that resisted God and demanded a sign from Jesus (Luke 23:8) to prove He was God. This was similar to the attitude of the Sadducees (Matthew 3:7). Followers of Christ must always be on guard against those who preach or teach human ideas or traditions that change the message of Christ as revealed in the Bible. Accepting such views will cause people in the church to lose their devotion to Christ and may cause them to turn against Him and His Word.

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

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

  1. I HAVE COMPASSION / MARK 8:2
  2. CHILDREN’S BREAD / MARK 7:27
  3. FOLLY / MARK 7:22
  4. MEN’S HEARTS / MARK 7:20-23
  5. MAKE HIM ‘UNCLEAN’ / MARK 7:18
  6. THE TRADITIONS OF MEN / MARK 7:8
  7. THEIR HEARTS ARE FAR FROM ME / MARK 7:6-7
  8. FIVE LOAVES … TWO FISH … THANKSGIVING AT MEALTIMES / MARK 6:41
  9. COMPASSION / MARK 6:34
  10. ANOINTED … WITH OIL / MARK 6:13
  11. LACK OF FAITH / MARK 6:6
  12. JESUS … A PROPHET / MARK 6:4
  13. JUST BELIEVE / MARK 5:36
  14. JUST TOUCH HIS CLOTHES / MARK 5:27-28
  15. A MAN WITH AN EVIL SPIRIT / MARK 5:2-17
  16. JESUS WAS SLEEPING / MARK 4:38
  17. EVEN WHAT HE HAS WILL BE TAKEN / MARK 4:25
  18. TAKES AWAY THE WORD / MARK 4:15-17
  19. A FARMER WENT OUT TO SOW / MARK 4:3
  20. PARABLES / MARK 4:2
  21. AUTHORITY TO DRIVE OUT DEMONS / MARK 3:15
  22. THAT THEY MIGHT BE WITH HIM / MARK 3:14
  23. HERODIANS / MARK 3:6
  24. LOOKED … IN ANGER / MARK 3:5
  25. THE SABBATH WAS MADE FOR MAN / MARK 2:27
  26. TO CALL … SINNERS / MARK 2:17
  27. HEALING THE PARALYZED MAN / MARK 2:11
  28. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  29. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  30. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  31. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  32. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  33. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK 1:5
  34. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  35. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  36. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  37. WHEN YOU STAND PRAYING … FORGIVE / MARK 11:25
  38. Guided By Grace About

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

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