Photo by Amber Weir on Unsplash . Attentive to the passing conversation and perhaps hearing the miraculous accounts of this man named Jesus, he unashamedly yells out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Would that not be your posture if you knew there was a man coming who could heal you of your…
Day 8 of our Graceland Bible Reading Plan. Today is Mark 8. In my study of the Scriptures, in particular the Gospels, there are few accounts that leave me scratching my head more than the issue of Jesus and the blind man that involved spit, mud, and “evidently” a second healing. Dr. Schreiner in his…
In Mark 7:31-37 Jesus heals a deaf man and the text says that people were astonished beyond measure. The only thing I kept thinking about were the countless videos I’ve seen of individuals hearing for the first time in their lives. You can watch them here. As you watch, take a moment and ask the…
Confession: I have a critical spirit at times. There are ugly moments in my life when I find myself identifying more with the religious leaders in the gospels than the people who come to Jesus, who are needy, helpless, and desirous of healing, acceptance, and love. At times, I completely miss the heart of Jesus…
Theology Along the Way 