May

“Jesus looked around at them with anger and sorrow at their hardness of heart…’” – Mark 3:5

10th May 2025 On the Sabbath, a man with a withered hand entered the synagogue where Jesus was teaching. His condition likely affected his work, his dignity, and his survival. Yet the people around him cared more about catching Jesus breaking Sabbath tradition than seeing a suffering man healed. Their hardened hearts grieved and angered […]

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“…The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.” – Mark 3:8

11th May 2025 As Jesus performed miracles, large crowds followed Him—amazed by His power and eager to receive blessings. But Scripture tells us, “Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew all people” (John 2:24). He saw beyond their excitement to the true motives of their hearts. Many were drawn not by who

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“Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him.” – Mark 3:13

12th May 2025 When Jesus went up the mountain, He didn’t take the crowd—only those He called. The crowd may have preferred the safety of the plains, avoiding the steep and uncertain climb. But Jesus invites those who are willing to follow, not for personal gain, but in response to His call.  His invitation remains

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“He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles…” – Mark 3:14

13th May 2025 When Jesus went up the mountain, He called His followers to Himself. From among them, He chose twelve to be His apostles—those who would stay close, listen, and be sent out to preach. The rest were also called, but to different roles, each according to His divine plan.  As believers, we are

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“Indeed, no one can enter a strong man’s house to steal his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder his house.’” – Mark 3:27

15th May 2025 The religious leaders, jealous of Jesus’ undeniable power, accused Him of casting out demons through partnership with Satan. But Jesus refuted them with a powerful illustration: Satan is like a strong man who holds people captive through deception. Yet Jesus is stronger—He came to bind Satan and set the captives free. He

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“For whoever does the will of God is My brother and sister and mother.” – Mark 3:35

16th May 2025 When Jesus began His ministry, even His earthly family struggled to understand Him. His radical approach and bold teachings unsettled the religious leaders—and those closest to Him. Yet, Jesus made it clear: true kinship is not based on bloodlines, status, or credentials, but on obedience to God’s will.  God isn’t impressed by

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“And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it.” – Mark 4:4

17th May 2025 As crowds gathered around Jesus, He spoke a parable about a Sower whose seeds fell on different types of soil—each representing the hearts of those who hear God’s Word. Some seeds fell along the path, but the ground was too hard for the seeds to penetrate. Birds quickly devoured them. Jesus explained

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“When His family heard about this, they went to take custody of Him, saying, ‘He is out of His mind.’” – Mark 3:21

14th May 2025 Jesus walked in perfect alignment with the divine timetable of His Heavenly Father. Though His ways were often misunderstood—especially by His own family—He remained unwavering in His obedience. He did not conform to cultural expectations but followed God’s will, even when it meant being seen as radical or strange.  As followers of

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“Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow.” – Mark 4:5

18th May 2025 In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus describes a second set of seeds that fell on shallow soil over rocky ground. Though they sprouted quickly, they withered just as fast—lacking deep roots. This soil represents people with shallow hearts who are quick to receive the gospel but lack the depth to endure

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