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Mark 16:9-11 (NKJV) Mary Magdalene Sees the Risen Lord (Matt. 28:9, 10; John 20:11–18) 9 Now when He rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom He had cast seven demons. 10 She went and told those who had been with Him, as they…
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Why was Jesus Baptized? Priesthood Jesus’s baptism is part of the ritual for priesthood (Jesus is of the order of Melchizedek) and identification with sinners in need of regeneration. Exodus 29:4 (NKJV) “And Aaron and his sons you shall bring to the door of the tabernacle of meeting, and you shall wash them with…
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Mark 16:5-8 NKJV – 5 And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. 6 But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here.…
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What is the Purpose of Affliction & Dross Burning? Sometimes our afflictions are due to wrong decisions of others or ourselves. Sometimes God allows these experiences to teach us, test us, and strengthen us. Dross burning is when God uses various situations to purify our Christian character. Some of these unpleasant situations are for…
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He Is Risen (Matt. 28:1–8; Luke 24:1–12; John 20:1–10 ) Mark 16:1-5 NKJV – Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary [the mother] of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. 2 Very early in the morning, on the first [day] of the week, they came to the…
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Why Should Satan Exist? Question: Why would God, knowing all the evil that would follow, create a being that would become Satan? What could be the purpose of Satan’s existence? The biblical devil, in fact, is presented as so powerful that he seems to be God’s equal. If not, why has it taken God…
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Jesus Buried in Joseph’s Tomb (Matt. 27:57–61; Luke 23:50–56; John 19:38–42 ) Mark 15:42-47 NKJV – Now when evening had come, because it was the Preparation Day, that is, the day before the Sabbath, 43 Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent council member, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, coming and taking courage,…
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If mocking is defined as teasing, then there is no problem. The problem with teasing is that it never ends, which can cause severe emotional distress. If mocking is defined as words designed to destroy, hurt, damage, abuse, etc., then it is evil. Example of teasing type: A pastor comes to a gathering at…
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Mark 15:37-41 (NKJV) And Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and breathed His last. 38 Then the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. 39 So when the centurion, who stood opposite Him, saw that He cried out like this and breathed His last, he said, “Truly this…
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The Death of Jesus (Mat 27:45–56; Luk 23:44–49; John 19:28–30 ) Mark 15:33-36 (EHV) When it was the sixth hour, darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 At the ninth hour Jesus shouted with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken…