Resources on Mark D Roberts

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Discussion Questions, Prayer, 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

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Parable, Equity (fairness), Generosity, Grace Of God

Wake Up, O Lord!

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

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

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Honesty, Lament, Suffering, Trust

Does God Keep a Record of Our Sins?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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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

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Fear Of God, Reverence, Forgiveness Of Sin, Grace Of God

Rich Grace, Richly Given

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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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

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Generosity, Grace Of God, Gift, John Newton

Enemies No More

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Song or Hymn and 3 more types

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

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Enemies, Eschatology, Grace Of God, Inclusion

God Was Still with Joseph

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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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

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Joseph, Providence, Grace Of God, Endurance

Jealousy and Salvation

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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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

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Grace Of God, Jealousy, Witness, Sanctification

Experience and Worship

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Discussion Questions, Prayer, 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

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Joy, Thanksgiving, Protection, Grace Of God

Do You Need Reminding?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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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

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Gospel, Grace Of God, Paul, Jesus

Grace, Grace, God's Grace

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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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

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Gift, Grace Of God, Salvation, Works

A Tool for the Lord

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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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

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Pride, Grace Of God, Strength, Providence

Living in the Circle of Blessing

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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Envisioning blessing as a circle, this devotional by Mark D. Roberts on Psalm 134:1-3 explains that we bless God with our praise when we recognize that God has blessed us with "material, relational, and spiritual benefits."

Psalm 134

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Blessing, Grace Of God, Praise, Thankfulness

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Does God Have Enough Grace?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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In this reflection on Ephesians 2:10, Mark D. Roberts argues that God has not just sufficient grace, but more than enough grace for us all.

Ephesians 2:10

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Attributes Of God, Glory, Grace, Grace Of God

A New Kind of Festival

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

This devotional by Mark D. Roberts on 1 Corinthians 5:1-8 discusses both how "sinful behavior without repentance impacts the whole church" and how God's grace enables Christians to seek goodness and integrity instead of sinful practices.

1 Corinthians 5:1-8

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Sanctification, Concupiscence, New Life, Grace Of God

Grace and Works

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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While acknowledging that reconciliation to God only occurs "through God's grace offered in Jesus," Mark D. Roberts' devotional on Romans 11:6 explains that we should respond to God's grace by doing good works.

Romans 11:6

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Grace Of God, Reconcilation, Good Works, New Life

Older Brother Syndrome

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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Mark Roberts points out that those of us who suffer with “older brother syndrome” like the older brother in Luke 15:28-30 have a hard time with God’s grace and emphasizes the importance of recognizing our sin....

Luke 15:28-30

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Arrogance, Grace Of God, Self-righteousness, Sin

The First Glimmer of Mercy

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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Mark Roberts shows how God's question in Genesis 3:9 ("Where are you?") was not a reflection of divine ignorance, but a reflection of divine mercy.

Genesis 3:9

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Grace Of God, Fall, Adam

Guilty as Sin

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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This reflection on 2 Samuel 12:7 by Mark Roberts calls us to examine the sins we may be avoiding, encouraging us to trust in God's grace and not fear change.

2 Samuel 12:7

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Grace Of God, Guilt, Renewal, Repentance

On the Shepherd's Shoulders

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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Reflecting on Luke 15:5, Mark Roberts invites us to imagine and feel what it's like to be on the shoulders of Jesus. "We are all lost sheep who have been found by our good shepherd."

Luke 15:5

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Christ Shepherd, Good Shepherd, Grace Of God, Security In God

God Knows Everything You Long For

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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In this reflection on Psalm 38:9 Mark Roberts finds freedom in the fact that God knows every longing of our hearts.

Psalm 38:9

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Freedom, Grace Of God, Knowledge Of God, Longing