Resources on Mark D Roberts

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Mark D. Roberts reflects on Jesus' experience of being abandoned by God on the cross (Psalm 22:1-2; Mark 15:34), admitting that we cannot fully grasp it.

Psalm 22:1-2; Mark 15:34

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Cross, God's Absence, Hell, Sin

The Cup of Wrath

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts explores God’s anger against Israel and the nations described in Jeremiah 25:15 as a way to reflect on Jesus taking the punishment for sin and offering forgiveness in the new covenant.

Jeremiah 25:15

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Wrath Of God, Atonement, Justice Of God, Sin

What, How, and Why of Anger

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts reflects on Ephesians 4:26-27, discussing the destructive power of sinful words spoken in anger.

Ephesians 4:26-27

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Anger, Sin, Words, Pain

Sin Matters

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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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

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Sin, Grace, Mercy

When a Fellow Christian Sins Against You

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts reflects on Jesus’s command in Matthew 18:15 noting that few seem to follow it and encourages one to seek reconciliation and not revenge.

Matthew 18:15

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Reconciliation, Revenge, Sin, Fellowship

A Prayer for Church Leaders

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Acknowledging how Christian leaders often fall into "sexual immorality, financial dishonesty, and hunger for power," this devotional by Mark D. Roberts on Psalm 132:9 reminds readers to pray for "all who serve God as leaders."

Psalm 132:9

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Leadership, Righteousness, Corruption, Prayer

Scandalous Stumbling Blocks

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Discussion Questions, Prayer, Article about Scripture

"We live in a day that minimizes the reality of sin." Mark D. Roberts' reflection on Matthew 18:5-9 emphasizes the need to take sin seriously, as our behavior matters to God.

Matthew 18:5-9

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Relativism, Sin, Stumbling-block, Temptation

Jesus Judged by Pilate

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Discussion Questions, Prayer, Article about Scripture

Based on his behavior in judging Jesus (Luke 23:13-25), Mark D. Roberts sees Pilate as "a paradigm of the person who fails to take responsibility for his actions, especially his sinful ones."

Luke 23:13-25

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Judging, Pilate, Responsibility, Self Deception

Doing the Unthinkable

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

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

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Denial Of Christ, Peter, Sin, Forgiveness

How Can I Avoid Sin When I Am Angry?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Reflecting on Ephesians 4:26, Mark D. Roberts writes about avoiding sin by acknowledging our anger and sharing it with God.

Ephesians 4:26

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Anger, Sin, Prayer, Self-examination

Forgiveness and Hope

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

An Advent devotional reflection by Mark D. Roberts on Psalm 130:2-4. Roberts traces the psalmist's movement from despair to hope through the experience of God's forgiveness. Advent is a time of yearning for God's forgiveness.

Psalm 130:2-4

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Despair, Forgiveness, Hope, Advent

You Have the Spirit of Christ

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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In this devotion resource Mark D. Roberts reflects on Romans 8:9 arguing that everyone who believes in Jesus Christ has already received the Spirit, but may need to continue to surrender to the Spirit's will.

Romans 8:9

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Holy Spirit, Surrender, Sin

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Living with a Hostile Ruler

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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A devotional reflection by Mark D. Roberts on Ephesians 2:1-3. Roberts reminds readers that the "ruler of the kingdom of the air" is a real being (Satan), though the Gospel proclaims his defeat.

Ephesians 2:1-3

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Satan, Devil, Sin, Evil

Getting Help When You're Angry

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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Reflecting on Ephesians 4:26, Mark D. Roberts writes that we can rely on fellow believers to help us process our anger.

Ephesians 4:26

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Anger, Sin, Body Of Christ

What Not to Do When You're Angry

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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Reflecting on Ephesians 4:26-27, Mark D. Roberts writes about healthy ways of dealing with anger.

Ephesians 4:26-27

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Anger, Prayer, Sin, Wisdom

Knowing Better Than God

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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Mark D. Roberts discusses the refusal of the Jewish remnant to listen to God in Jeremiah 43:7 and reflects on how circumstances can tempt one into disobeying God.

Jeremiah 43:7

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Obedience, Sin, Jeremiah, Temptation

Isn't Sin More Fun?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Discussion Questions, Prayer, Article about Scripture

Mark D. Roberts acknowledges that sin superficially appears to be enjoyable, as scripture points out (e.g. Genesis 3:6), but in the full picture sin does not lead to joyful, abundant life, but to death (Ephesians 2:1-3).

Genesis 3:6; Ephesians 2:1-3

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Sin, Joy, Life, Temptation

God of the “Even So”

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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Mark D. Roberts uses Psalm 106:44 to reflect on how God shows compassion for his people even in the midst of rebellion.

Psalm 106:44

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Rebellion, Rebellion Against God, Sin, Captivity

Even Greater Is God’s Wonderful Grace

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Song or Hymn and 3 more types

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

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Belief, Calvary, Grace, Sin

Have You Forgotten?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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Mark D. Roberts uses Jeremiah 44:9 to reflect on the failure of the Judeans to remember the sins of their ancestors and discusses how people who do not learn from history are destined to repeat it.

Jeremiah 44:9

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History, Sin, Judah, Egypt