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Mark 1:1-8 Jesus and John the Baptist
The beginning of the gospel The term “gospel” or “evangel” meant “joyful tidings” and was associated with the emperor, whose birthday, and accession to power were celebrated in all the […]
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Gospel of Mark, The First Written Gospel (Introduction)
Word of Testimony–For the first few decades after Christ’s ascension, there was no full written gospel record. The message was received by the word of the testimony of the apostles. […]
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Hope in the Darkness
Lamentations 3:22-24 22 The Lord’s acts of mercy indeed do not end, For His compassions do not fail. 23 They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. 24 “The […]
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Luke 2:1-7: God’s Greatest Gift
Since the birth of Jesus was the most important thing that had ever happened, God had carefully planned it in advance. This was recognized immediately. As Simeon said when Jesus […]
