Today's Bible Verse: Mark 6:27-29
 
    "Immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard with orders to bring John's head. He went and beheaded him in the prison, brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl. then the girl gave it to her mother. When his disciples heard about it, they came and took his body, and laid it in a tomb."
 
Today's Reflection Questions:
 

    The king gave "orders" to a soldier of the guard. What kind of "orders" do you receive?
    How faithful are you in carrying out the "orders" that you receive from God?
    
Today's Prayer Topic:
 
    Pray for God to give you the ability to faithfully carry out the "orders" you receive from God.

Today's Bible Verse: Mark 6:25-26
 
    "Immediately she (Herodias) rushed back to the king and requested, 'I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.' The king was deeply grieved; yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he did not want to refuse her."
 
Today's Reflection Questions:
 

    What are your deepest "requests"?
    What kind of things do you do "out of regard" for others?
    
Today's Prayer Topic:
 
    "Pray for God to ehlp you to keep the "oaths" you make.

Today's Bible Verse: Mark 6:23-24
 
    "And he (Herod solemnly swore to her, 'Whatever you ask me i will give you, even half of my kingdom.' She (Herodias) went out to her mother, 'What should I ask for?' She replied, "The head of John the baptizer.'"
 
Today's Reflection Questions:
 

    If you could have anything you wanted, for what would you ask?
    For what would you be willing to give up "half of your kingdom"?
    
Today's Prayer Topic:
 
    Pray for God to give you the strength to be able to come to God in prayer for the things you need.

Today's Bible Verse: Mark 6:21-22
 
    "But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and for the leaders of Galilee. When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, 'Ask for me whatever you wish and I will give it.'"
 
Today's Reflection Questions:
 

    For whom would you "give a banquet"?
    For what do you "wish"?
    
Today's Prayer Topic:
 
    Pray for God to give you the ability to please Him.

Today's Bible Verse: Mark 6:19-20
 
    "And Herodias had a grudge against him (John the baptizer), and wanted to kill him. But she could not, for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed, and yet he liked to listen to him."
 
Today's Reflection Questions:
 

    What kind of "grudge" do you hold against someone else?
    What causes you to be "greatly perplexed"?
    
Today's Prayer Topic:
 
    Pray for God to help you to get rid of any "grudges" that you hold.

Today's Bible Verse: Mark 6:17-18
 
    "For Herod himself had sent men who arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, because Herod had married her. For John had been telling Herod, 'It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.'"
 
Today's Reflection Questions:
 

    For what might you be "put in prison"?
    What does the Bible teach you about marriage?
    
Today's Prayer Topic:
 
    Pray for God to show you the difference between right and wrong.

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Today's Bible Verse: Mark 6:14-16
 
    "King Herod heard of it, for Jesus' name had become known. Some were saying, 'John the baptizer has been raised from the dead, and for this reason these powers are at work in him.' But others said, 'It is Elijah.' And others said, 'It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.' But when Herod heard of it, he said, 'John, whom I beheaded, has been raised.'"
 
Today's Reflection Questions:
 
    How did you hear of "Jesus' name"?
    What do you "say" about Jesus?
    
Today's Prayer Topic:
 
    Pray for God to use you as an instrument for others to "hear about Jesus' name".

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Today's Bible Verse: Mark 6:12-13
 
    "So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent. They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them."
 
Today's Reflection Questions:
 
    Of what do you think people need to "repent" today?
    What would happen if the Church was faithful in its "proclamation" and "mission to the sick"?
    
Today's Prayer Topic:
 
    Pray for God to empower the Church and all who follow Jesus to be faithful in their ministries.

Daily Reflection06/27/2013

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Today's Bible Verse: Mark 6:8-9
 
    "He (Jesus) ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts; but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics."
 
Today's Reflection Questions:
 
    What kind of "orders" does Jesus give you?
    On your life's "journey", what kind of "essentials" do you feel like you need to take with you?
    
Today's Prayer Topic:
 
    Pray for God to help you to obey the "orders" He give you.

If you have any questions and/or comments about "Daily Reflections", please reply and we will respond promptly.  - Robert Dealey ([email protected])

Today's Bible Verse: Mark 6:8-9
 
    "He (Jesus) ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts; but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics."
 
Today's Reflection Questions:
 
    What kind of "orders" does Jesus give you?
    On your life's "journey", what kind of "essentials" do you feel like you need to take with you?
    
Today's Prayer Topic:
 
    Pray for God to help you to obey the "orders" He give you.

If you have any questions and/or comments about "Daily Reflections", please reply and we will respond promptly.  - Robert Dealey ([email protected])

Today's Bible Verse: Mark 6:6b-7
 
    "Then he (Jesus) went about among the villages teaching. He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits."
 
Today's Reflection Questions:
 

    How does Jesus "teach among the villages" today?
    Why did Jesus send his disciples out "two by two"?
    
Today's Prayer Topic:
 
    Pray for God to "teach" you.

If you have any questions and/or comments about "Daily Reflections", please reply and we will respond promptly.  - Robert Dealey ([email protected])