Search Results on Mark D Roberts

Filter results by...
=
Showing: 121 results

Wake Up, O Lord!
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts reflects on Psalm 44:23-24, the psalmist's honest lament, and his own Psalm 44 experience, and what it has to teach us about trust, intimacy, and grace.
Psalm 44:23-24
See more resources like this
Honesty, Lament, Suffering, Trust

The Gracious Landowner
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Discussion Questions, Article about Scripture
Mark D. Roberts says Jesus' parable of the generous landowner (Matthew 20:1-16) illustrates God's generosity in contrast to people's selfishness. It is not intended to say how much workers should be paid.
Matthew 20:1-16
See more resources like this
Parables, Equity, Generosity, Grace

Sin Matters
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts reflects on Mark 9:42-48 and our challenge as followers of Jesus to take sin very seriously, turning from it and even hating it, but always in response to God's love and grace.
Mark 9:43
See more resources like this
Sin, Grace, Mercy

Doing the Unthinkable
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Reflecting on Mark 14:71 and Peter doing the unthinkable—denying Jesus—Mark D. Roberts reminds us of God's grace and mercy that unites us to God, even when we do those things that we never imagined we’d do.
Mark 14:71
See more resources like this
Denial Of Christ, Peter (person), Sin, Forgiveness

Does God Keep a Record of Our Sins?
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
This devotional by Mark D. Roberts on Psalm 130:3-5 clarifies the misconception that God will publically shame us for our sins by reminding readers that God does not keep a record of sins.
Psalm 130:3-5
See more resources like this
Fear Of God, Reverence, Forgiveness, Grace

Rich Grace, Richly Given
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
This devotional by Mark D. Roberts on Ephesians 1:7-8 illustrates what it means to receive God's grace as a lavish gift freely given. The Bible assures us that God distributes grace to us in large portions.
Ephesians 1:7-8
See more resources like this
Generosity, Grace, Gift

A Stunning Promise
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
A devotional reflection by Mark D. Roberts on Luke 23:43. Roberts underscores the extraordinary grace of Jesus's promise, provoked by the smallest speck of faith, that the criminal crucified next to him will rise to paradise....
Luke 23:43
See more resources like this
Crucifixion, Grace, Good Friday, Forgiveness

Enemies No More
John Newton | Theology of Work
Song or Hymn, Discussion Questions, Article about Scripture
Mark D. Roberts reflects on the surprise of Psalm 87:4, where generally hostile nations are counted as "among those who know me." This psalm "paves the way for the broad inclusiveness of the New Testament."
Psalm 87:4
See more resources like this
Enemy, Eschatology, Grace, Inclusion

God Was Still with Joseph
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts's devotional on Genesis 39:21 examines how God was with Joseph and reflects on how Joseph may have felt being imprisoned in a foreign land for a crime he did not commit.
Genesis 39:21
See more resources like this
Joseph (old Testament), Providence, Grace, Endurance

Jealousy and Salvation
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts' devotional on Romans 11:13-14 examines Paul's motivation to make the Jews jealous of the Gentiles' reception of grace. When unbelievers witness our post-conversion transformation, they may desire to change likewise by finding Christ.
Romans 11:13-14
See more resources like this
Grace, Jealousy, Witness, Sanctification

Getting the Backstory
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts writes about the importance of listening to people’s stories in order to understand how God’s grace is operating in their lives. He points to Joseph’s story from Genesis 50:20 and Exodus 1:5.
Genesis 50:20; Exodus 1:5
See more resources like this
Grace, Listening, Redemption, Relationship

God Responds to Sarah's Laughter
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Mark D. Roberts observes that despite Sarah's denial of her laughter in disbelief of God's promise (Genesis 18:13-15), God forgave her and fulfilled the promise. This is seen as encouragement to be truthful with God.
Genesis 18:13-15
See more resources like this
Grace, Honesty, Laughter, Promises

Search Results for "Mark D Roberts" on Hymnary.org

Flow Gently, Sweet AftonPD
Let Folly Praise That Fancy LovesPD
Anthem©
See more hymns...

The Sword of the Lord
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts uses Jeremiah 47:6 and Hebrews 4:12-16 to reflect on the judgment of God and one’s own inclination to judge others.
Jeremiah 47:6; Hebrews 4:12-16
See more resources like this
Judgment, Mercy, Grace

Do You Need Reminding?
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts uses 1 Corinthians 15:1 to emphasize the importance of remembering God’s grace and the good news of Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:1
See more resources like this
Grace, Paul/saul, Jesus Christ

A Threat or a Promise?
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Mark D. Roberts reflects on Ephesians 5:3-5. Paul’s exhortation is not a threat, but a reminder of our identity in Christ and the truth of our inheritance in him.
Ephesians 5:3-5
See more resources like this
Identity, Grace, Jesus Christ, Inheritance

Experience and Worship
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Discussion Questions, Article about Scripture
Mark D. Roberts discusses the connection in Psalm 28:7 between our experience of God’s power and gracious intervention, and our response of trust, joy and thanksgiving.
Psalm 28:7
See more resources like this
Joy, Thanksgiving, Protection, Grace

The Struggle of Work
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts looks at the curse on the ground from Genesis 3:17, reflects on the difficulty of making a living, and encourages us to remember God’s grace in our work.
Genesis 3:17
See more resources like this
Grace, Curse, Fall, Work

A Tool for the Lord
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts uses Isaiah 10:5 and Philippians 4:13 to reflect on keeping one’s pride and accomplishments in perspective.
Isaiah 10:5; Philippians 4:13
See more resources like this
Pride, Grace, Strength, Providence

Even Greater Is God’s Wonderful Grace
Julia H Johnston | Theology of Work
Song or Hymn, Discussion Questions, Article about Scripture
Mark D. Roberts introduces the hymn “Grace Greater than Our Sin” by Julia H. Johnston, which is about the marvelous grace of God (Romans 5:17).
Romans 5:17
See more resources like this
Belief, Calvary, Grace, Sin

Grace, Grace, God's Grace
Julia H Johnston | Theology of Work
Song or Hymn, Discussion Questions, Article about Scripture
Mark D Roberts reflects on Paul's emphatic statement that salvation is by grace alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). "If our salvation is in any way dependent on what we do, then it is not fully by grace."
Ephesians 2:8-9
See more resources like this
Gift, Grace, Salvation, Good Works
of 7 next