February 26, 2013
God tests Jesus in the wilderness and Satan tempts him to satisfy his desires by inappropriate means. One need is hunger. It would seem that satisfying hunger should not be characterized as inappropriate. Food is a created good to be enjoyed. The Slanderer (Diabolos) suggests that Jesus should create his own food. If he really […]
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Theology | Tagged: Bible-Luke, Communion, Fasting, Feasting, Jesus, Lent, Luke 4:3-4, Mission, Temptation, Testing, Wilderness |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
August 30, 2011
Sink or swim? Sound familiar? Some learned to swim by a parent throwing them into the pool. Perhaps that is not a good idea, but it appears analogous to what God did with Jesus…or maybe not. Rising from the waters of baptism, Jesus is anointed with the Holy Spirit. The Father affirms him, loves him, […]
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Biblical Texts | Tagged: Bible-Mark, Deuteronomy 8, Jesus, Mark 1:12-13, Temptation, Wilderness |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
February 17, 2010
Text: Luke 4:1-13 Lent is forty days of letting go of some of our normal habits in order to pursue God with a special focus. The pursuit of God during these forty days comes in various forms: repentance, meditation, Scripture reading, prayer, immersion in sacred music, communal worship, almsgiving, etc. Lent was originally named “Forty […]
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Theology | Tagged: Ash Wednesday, Christian Calendar, Forty Days, Jesus, Lent, Temptation, Testing, Wilderness |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks