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Joseph of Arimathea

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

Mark D. Roberts reflects on Mark 15:43 and how Joseph of Arimathea shows us the error of seeing Jews as being against Jesus, and challenges us with his willingness to risk his life and reputation.

Mark 15:43

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Joseph Of Arimathea, Jew, Antisemitism, Sacrifice

The Spiritual Unity of the Church

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

Mark D. Roberts uses 1 Corinthians 12:13 to reflect on the unity of believers that is made possible by the work of the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:13

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Holy Spirit, Unity, Spiritual Gifts

The Ministry of John the Baptist

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

Mark D. Roberts reflects on John the Baptist's call in Matthew 3:2, and reminds us what true repentance looks like and why it is so important.

Matthew 3:2

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Advent, John The Baptist, Repentance, God's Sovereignty

Wake Up, Lord!

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

Mark D. Roberts shares a meditation on times when it seems God is not paying attention to our needs, based on Psalm 35:23. He includes reflection questions and a prayer of intercession.

Psalm 35:23

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Anxiety, Boldness, Compassion, Honesty

Say So!

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

Mark D. Roberts reflects on the exhortation from Psalm 107:2 to speak out about God’s redeeming work.

Psalm 107:2

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Testimony, Witness, Redemption, God's Love

The View from Inspiration Point

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

Mark D. Roberts examines the vast image of God’s saving work through Jesus that Paul writes about in Ephesians 1:3-14 which appears as a single sentence in the original text.

Ephesians 1:3-14

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Paul/saul, Salvation, Soteriology

Preaching Through Prayer

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

Mark D. Roberts reflects on Ephesians 1:19-23 and discusses how Paul uses his intercessory prayer to preach about God’s power.

Ephesians 1:19-23

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Preaching, Prayer, Power, God's Power

Why We Need Ephesians so Desperately

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

Mark D. Roberts discusses the importance of the book of Ephesians by using verses 1:8b-10 to highlight its emphasis on a “concentrated vision of the church” and unity that is central to its message.

Ephesians 1:8-10

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Ephesians (book), Paul/saul, Church, Unity

Generous Forgiveness

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Discussion Questions, Article about Scripture

Mark D. Roberts says that Jesus' call to forgive 77 times (Matthew 18:21) did not mean to count, but to "forgive, and keep on forgiving, and don't stop."

Matthew 18:21

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Cross, Forgiveness, Generosity, Hatred

Can You Give Joy to God?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

Mark D. Roberts reflects on Ephesians 4:30 and considers how our words, deeds, thoughts, and choices can give joy and delight to God.

Ephesians 4:30

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Joy, Relationship, God, Words

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

Be Filled with the Spirit

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Discussion Questions, Article about Scripture

Mark D. Roberts reflects on the contrast in Ephesians 5:18 between being filled with the Holy Spirit and drunkenness, which pagan religions commonly associated with mystical experience and spiritual ecstasy.

Ephesians 5:18

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Drunkenness, Holy Spirit, Mysticism, Paganism

Is It Always Wrong to Hate?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

Mark D. Roberts reflects on the challenges presented by Psalm 97:10, which commands the hatred of evil. However, we must restrain our natural instinct to move from hating evil to hating the people who do it.

Psalm 97:10

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Evil, Hatred, Enemy

The Priority of Marriage

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

Mark D Roberts reflects on Mark 10:9, writing that marriage is a sacred relationship meant to be nurtured, protected, and cherished.

Mark 10:9

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Love, Marriage, Relationship

Jesus Takes Up His Cross

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

Mark D. Roberts meditates on Mark 15:20 and Jesus' autonomy that led him to the cross; Jesus was no passive victim, but chose suffering. How will we take up our crosses and follow him?

Mark 15:20

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Cross, Crucifixion

Amazing Unbelief

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

Mark D. Roberts thinks about Mark 6:5 and reflects on the truth that God chooses to act in a way that respects our trust in him, and challenges us to reflect on our own unbelief.

Mark 6:5

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Unbelief, God, Trust

Building Altars

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

Mark D. Roberts looks at how Abraham worshiped God and set up an altar in the land as described in Genesis 12:8 and reflects on how one can put reminders of God’s presence around one’s workplace.

Genesis 12:8

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Abraham, God's Presence, Altar (scripture)

Forgive Someone Who Wronged You (Part 1)

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

Mark D. Roberts reflects on Ephesians 4:32, discussing forgiveness as an expression of kindness and compassion.

Ephesians 4:32

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Forgiveness, Compassion, Kindness, Love

Introducing the Church

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Discussion Questions, Article about Scripture

Mark D. Roberts points out that the church is the main subject of Ephesians, which introduces the church as Christ's "body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way (Ephesians 1:19-23)."

Ephesians 1:19-23

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Church, Community, Body Of Christ (the Church)

God Forsaking God?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Song or Hymn, Discussion Questions, Article about Scripture

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