Mark 12:9-11 (KJV)
9 What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others.
10 And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:
11 This was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?
Mark 12
The Parable Of The Vineyard
God has been using people for centuries to do His work in His vineyard. The question is, are you allowing God to use you?
Mark 12:28-31
Mark 12:28-31 (KJV)
28 And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?
29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:
30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
Keep God’s Two Greatest Commandments
If you could just understand what the two greatest commandments are and obey them, then God would be well with you in this life.
Mark 12:30,31
Mark 12:30,31 (KJV)
30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
Why I Write
There is a reason why I write daily devotionals. It is because of my love for Jesus and my neighbor. I want to draw people to Him.
Mark 12:35-37
Mark 12:35-37 (KJV)
35 And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the son of David?
36 For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
37 David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.
Jesus Is The Son Of Man, Lord, And God
Jesus is the Son of Man and Lord God of all. He is also the Son of God, which we know to be the son of our Father in heaven.
Job’s Response to Zophar’s Wrongful Accusations
Job did nothing wrong but made to feel worse by his friend Zophar. Job, chapter 12, is in response to him.
When Marriage Is Hard
Counseling is an option when our marriage is on the rocks. This is especially true if your spouse is willing to go down this road. Re-courting our spouse also helps.
Faith That Is Fruitful For God
If you say you love Jesus, then obey Him also. Then will your faith be on full display and you will become a light unto the Lord in this darken world.
What Is A Christian?
As Christians, we focus our minds on God and desire His will for our lives always. This way we can be led by the Holy Spirit and do things the way He desires, and not our things.
Keep God’s Commandments
If we are seeking God and allowing His love into our lives, then we will love as He loves. However, our own love is temporary and does not make a lasting difference in a person’s life.
Are You Wicked Or Wise?
Every person that neglects their opportunity to repent is wicked. They will be judged and be found guilty.
Mark 12:29-31
Mark 12:29-31 (KJV)
29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:
30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
Are You Glad Or Burdened By Doing God’s Will?
I hope you have learned from Cain’s mistake, in order to know how to respond to doing God’s will, even when other people may be producing more fruit.
Mark 12:24,25
Mark 12:24,25 (KJV)
24 And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?
25 For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.
Rescued From The Mormon Church
Only through God can we be safe in this life. Through Him and His Words, in the Bible, we can know what is truth and be led safely on His path, that leads to heaven.
Obey The Commandments And Obtain Life
Please understand that “riches profit not in the day of wrath.” Why build up a life of wealth and security for this life, when it will all, one day, come to dust?
Walking In The Ways Of The Lord
David taught that those that love God “go from strength to strength”. They may have been shy in certain areas but God gives them boldness.
Remember God And Obey His Laws
Many things we are attached to in life are idols and must be forsaken to be in His will. Look at the second commandment, for instance.
Are You Born Again?
The greatest joy we can have in our lives is through the love of Jesus. His love changes us to become men and women of valor.