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Good News!
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Discussion Questions, Article about Scripture
Mark D. Roberts reflects on Isaiah's prophecy (Isaiah 52:7) of the good news of peace and salvation through the reign of God, and the updated version proclaimed by Jesus (Mark 1:15).
Isaiah 52:7; Mark 1:15
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Reign Of God, Kingdom Of God, Peace (spiritual), Salvation

Was Jesus a Revolutionary?
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Closing Prayer
Mark D. Roberts writes about the political nature of Jesus’s message from Luke 22:52. Jesus was a revolutionary in the sense that he overthrew the kingdom of Satan and inaugurated God’s kingdom.
Luke 22:52
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Hope, King, Kingdom Of God, Politics

The Promise of Healing
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts reflects on Isaiah 35:5-6 and God's promise of healing, which isn't just a sign of compassion, but a sign of the Kingdom of God that is dawning already, its fullness yet to come.
Isaiah 35:5-6
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Advent, Healing, Compassion, Kingdom Of God

The Good News of Jesus
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts looks at Jesus’ message about the coming of the kingdom of heaven in Matthew 4:17 and explains that the kingdom was about God reigning on earth.
Matthew 4:17
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Kingdom Of God, Repentance

Change Your Ways and Live!
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Mark D. Roberts connects God’s call to “turn, then and live” in Ezekiel 18:32 with Jesus’ invitation to “repent” in Mark 1:15 to reflect on living differently with the help of God’s power.
Ezekiel 18:32
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Repentance, Change, Salvation, Kingdom Of God

Plant a Tiny Tree
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts connects the cedar tree image in Ezekiel 17:22-23 and the mustard seed image in Mark 4:30-32 to show that God’s promise to restore Israel is fulfilled in the Kingdom of God.
Ezekiel 17:22-23
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Kingdom Of God, Promises, Diaspora

Are the Poor With Us?
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts reflects on Mark 14:7, and pauses on Jesus' words "You will always have the poor among you" wondering if Jesus is suggesting a community where the poor are welcomed as brothers and sisters....
Mark 14:71
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Poor, Jesus Christ, Community, Kingdom Of God

No Lawyer Jokes Allowed
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
A devotional reflection by Mark D. Roberts on Luke 11:52. Roberts suggests that Jesus's condemnation of the religious experts sets the standard for Christian leaders today: they must help people enter the kingdom.
Luke 11:52
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Leadership, Kingdom Of God

The Last Supper and the Future
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Drawing from Mark 14:25, Mark D. Roberts reminds us of the oft forgotten dimension of communion; the one that looks forward to the glorious feast when we will eat and drink with Jesus in heaven.
Mark 14:25
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Lord's Supper, Kingdom Of God, Last Supper

Throw a Kingdom of God Party
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
This devotional by Mark D. Roberts on Luke 14:12-14 discusses why we follow Jesus' countercultural Kingdom value of extending hospitality to all people; by doing this we inherit eschatological blessings and honor our King through obedience....
Luke 14:12-14
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Blessing, Reward, Eschatology, Kingdom Of God

Prayers of Confession on Justice
Laura Murray | The Pastor's Workshop Requires paid account
Prayer of Confession
Prayers of confession on the topic of justice, including: not loving our neighbor, not seeking God's Kingdom, and turning from complacency.
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Forgiveness, Mercy, Justice, Kingdom Of God

If First, Then Last
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
A devotional reflection by Mark D. Roberts on Mark 9:33-35. Roberts explores how Jesus's call to become "last" invites us into the counter-cultural value system of the Kingdom of God.
Mark 9:33-35
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Service, Humility, Kingdom Of God, Sacrifice

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The Missional Church
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Attempting to define the "missional church," Mark D. Roberts' devotional on Romans 10:15 discusses how a "missional church" both proclaims and lives the gospel of Jesus Christ by loving others, seeking justice and doing Kingdom work.
Romans 10:15
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Evangelism, Mission, Justice, Kingdom Of God

Jesus the Messiah
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts uses Peter’s confession about Jesus in Matthew 16:16 to reflect on the political implications of the title "Messiah."
Matthew 16:16
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Messiah, Kingdom Of God, Son Of God

Caring for the King
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts uses Matthew 25:40 to reflect on caring for marginalized people as a way to love Jesus and participate in his kingdom.
Matthew 25:40
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Love, Love For Others, Kingdom Of God, Poverty

Healing and the Kingdom of God
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts reflects on Matthew 4:23 and shares that "by healing people's bodies, Jesus not only showed compassion and drew people to himself, but also demonstrated that God had come to reign over his people."
Matthew 4:23
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Compassion, Healing, Kingdom Of God, Reign Of God

Being Ready for the Son of Man
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts uses Matthew 24:42 to reflect on being ready for Jesus’ return by doing the work of his kingdom and living as his disciples.
Matthew 24:42
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Second Coming, Kingdom Of God

A Word for Baruch
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark D. Roberts discusses the warning and the promise God gives to Baruch in Jeremiah 45:5 by reflecting on motives for ministry and encouraging one to seek God above self.
Jeremiah 45:5
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Kingdom Of God, Seeking God, Ministry, Contentment

The Empire vs. the Kingdom
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Mark Roberts' reflection on Luke 2:1 draws our attention to Jesus, born under the rule of Augustus. Little did Augustus know that God's kingdom invaded the Roman Empire when this baby was born in Bethlehem.
Luke 2:1
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Incarnation, Kingdom Of God, Roman Empire

How Does God Bring Destruction?
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Noting Psalm 46:8-9 invitation to view God's destruction of "war and the weapons of war," Mark D. Roberts' devotional encourages us to look toward God's future peace. We can cooperate with God by becoming peacemakers.
Psalm 46:8-9
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Destruction, Peace (spiritual), War, Kingdom Of God
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