"JESUS AND THE TAX COLLECTOR: Mark 2:13-17 by Michael Reed (Click Here to Listen)

As Jesus went about preaching and healing, He called people to follow Him such as Simon and Andrew - Mk 1:16-18,  Also James and John - Mk 1:19-20.  Today, Jesus wants us to call people to follow Him, to become His disciples - cf. Mt 28:19-20, to enjoy His salvation - cf. Mk 16:15-16. Who are suitable prospect for discipleship and salvation?  We might think those who are religiously inclined. But our text for this study (Mk 2:13-17d ) should caution us not to limit our prospects.

Reflections on Baptism By Michael Reed (CLick Here To Listen)

In a previous reflection on the Gospel of Christ, we observed that it contains commands to obey. One of the commands of the gospel involves baptism. Baptism is often neglected in much of the gospel preaching today, thus it is certainly worthy of careful reflection. 
For if when you are baptized into Christ...

a.     You receive remission of sins - Ac 2:38

b.     Your sins are washed away by the blood of Christ - Ac 22:16; Ep 1:7

c.      You are united with Christ in His death and resurrection - Ro 6:3-6

d.     You put on Christ - Ga 3:27

e.      You are made alive together with Christ - Col 2:12-13

f.       You experience the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit - Tit 3:5; Jn 3:5

g.     You are made free from the bondage of sin - Ro 6:7,11-14

h.     You make an appeal for a good conscience - 1Pe 3:21

 

So I ask you, what is ones condition without baptism?

"Jesus Heals The Paralytic" Mark 2:1-12 by Michael Reed (Click Here To Listen)

Among the miracles of Jesus, one of the better known is the healing of a paralytic. It is found in all three synoptic gospels - Mt 9:1-8; Mk 2:1-12; Lk 5:7-26 in which a man was let down through a roof by his friends to be healed by Jesus.  The occasion produced a range of emotions,  Jesus is charged with blasphemy by some and God glorified with amazement by others. 

The healing of the paralytic  reveals a man who was in need, who was blessed with good friends and who was forgiven of his sins by Jesus Christ.

   













 

"Jesus Cleanses A Leper" Mark 1:40-45 by Michael Reed (Click Here To Listen)

One of the more moving accounts of Jesus' miracles is that of cleansing a leper. There is much that can be gleaned from this miracle about the compassion and power of our Lord Jesus Christ. Not only toward the leper himself, but toward us as well!  In this study, we shall note some similarities between the leper's condition and cleansing, and that of our own condition and need for cleansing.

Reflections On Repentence by Michael Reed (Click Here To Listen)

Whether alien sinner or erring Christian, Jesus wants us to repent!

"At The Home Of Simon and Andrew" Mark 1:29-30 by Michael Reed (Click Here to Listen)

In the short time He was at Simon and Andrew's home, Jesus revealed Himself to be a man of compassion, service, prayer and purpose. As disciples of Jesus, may we too be people of compassion toward those who are sick, willing to serve others as we have the ability, taking time and finding a place to pray alone with God. Being people of purpose, especially in regards to fulfilling the Great Commission. (Matthew 28:19-20)