This portion of Mark against its Old Testament background reveals Jesus as the glorified Son of Man, but also as the God who gathers his scattered elect and whose word endures forever.

The future is in the hands of God alone. He alone determines the movements of kings and nations, and he ordains everything that comes to pass for the purpose of bringing about the redemption of creation.He can be trusted. We can rest, for he has it all in his hands.

God's speaking voice was and is a great means of communion with a reconciled God.

Christ will not prostitute his bride to anyone. -A Sermon on spiritual abuse and domineering leadership.-When those with power over the vineyard forget that the vineyard doesn't belong to them, abuse and oppression always result.

Christ will not prostitute his bride to anyone. A Sermon on spiritual abuse and domineering leadership.When those with power over the vineyard forget that the vineyard doesn't belong to them, abuse and oppression always result.

God's speaking voice was and is a great means of communion with a reconciled God.

When Israel was on the verge of death in the desert, God heard them and provided water. He was the only one who could do it.-So also, only God provides the living water, springing up into everlasting life. Only God can restore this fallen creation.

When Israel was on the verge of death in the desert, God heard them and provided water. He was the only one who could do it.So also, only God provides the living water, springing up into everlasting life. Only God can restore this fallen creation.

Towards the end of Judges, a story about a very religious household shows the profound intrusion of folk religion among the people of God.

Jesus did not come unannounced or unexpected. He is the culmination of the prophets and his authority is declared on every page of scripture.-He is worthy of all glory and all honor as king of kings and lord of lords.