Resources on Mark D Roberts

Balancing "God's Work" with Family Commitments

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts uses 1 Corinthians 7:32-34 to discuss balancing one’s time between work responsibilities and family responsibilities and notes that both qualify as doing God’s work.

1 Corinthians 7:32-34

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Work, Ministry, Family, Single Life

Joseph of Arimathea

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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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, Jews, Anti-semitism, Sacrifice

Generous Forgiveness

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Discussion Questions, Prayer, 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

True Worship

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts uses Romans 12:1 to reflect on how worship can include one’s daily activities and not just formal worship services.

Romans 12:1

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Worship, Worship Space, Christian Worship, Seeking God

Preaching Through Prayer

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

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, Christ

God Forsaking God?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Song or Hymn and 3 more types

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

Burden and Burdens

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts’ reflection on Jeremiah 23:36 explains the Hebrew word play around “prophecy” and warns against attributing one’s own desires as the will of God.

Jeremiah 23:36

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Prophecy, God's Will

Better Than a Flannel Board

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Discussion Questions, Prayer, Article about Scripture

Mark D. Roberts reflects on Ezekiel's (4:1-3) object lesson to warn of the coming siege of Jerusalem. He also points out that the incarnation was a powerful demonstration of God's love for humanity.

Ezekiel 4:1-3

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Incarnation, Siege, Jerusalem, God's Love

The Fruit of a New Life

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Discussion Questions, Prayer, Article about Scripture

Mark D. Roberts reflects on the call of John the Baptist (Luke 3:8) to show fruits of repentance, saying that "transformed life" is a more literal meaning of repentance.

Luke 3:8

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Repentance, New Life, Conversion, John The Baptist

Darkness and Light (Part 1)

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Mark D. Roberts reflects on Ephesians 5:8, surveying the theme of darkness and light throughout the Old Testament.

Ephesians 5:8

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Hope, Light, Darkness, Old Testament

Hark, the Herald Angels Sing

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Song or Hymn and 3 more types

Mark D. Roberts recounts how the opening line of the carol "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" was changed, and also how the KJV wording of Luke 2:14 was modified as better manuscripts became available.

Luke 2:14

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Angels, Glory, Heaven, Peace

Amazing Unbelief

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

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

Jesus Takes Up His Cross

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

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

The Mercies of God

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts, in his reflection on Romans 12:1, emphasizes that the Christian life is not about passive obedience but actively responding in faith to the mercy of God.

Romans 12:1

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Christianity, Obedience, Mercy, Faith

Is It Always Wrong to Hate?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

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 Good News of Jesus

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

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, Gospel, Kingdom Of Heaven, Repentance

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

The Priority of Marriage

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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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

Why We Need Ephesians so Desperately

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

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, Paul, Church, Unity

Don’t Be Foolish!

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts reflects on the empowering exhortation of Ephesians 5:17: "Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is."

Ephesians 5:17

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Fool, Wisdom, Folly, God's Will