After today, Jesus will never be able to go anywhere without droves of people following him. What does he do that gets people so enraptured with who he might be? For more information about our ministry visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 14, 2021•8 min•Ep. 214
In today’s passage Jesus finally does his first public appearance teaching in a synagogue. For more information about our ministry visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 13, 2021•8 min•Ep. 213
So far in the book of Mark, we have seen a little bit about the character of Jesus and learned about his ministry. But today we finally get to see his power displayed. For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 12, 2021•7 min•Ep. 212
In these two verses today, Mark gives us his thesis statement for the next eight chapters of his gospel. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 11, 2021•7 min•Ep. 211
Our passage today is short, but that doesn’t mean that it is meaningless. As soon as Jesus is lifted out of the waters of baptism, Satan tempts him for forty days. For more information about our ministry visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 08, 2021•6 min•Ep. 210
Today we read about Jesus’ baptism and we have to ask why would Jesus get baptized at all? For more information about our ministry visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 07, 2021•8 min•Ep. 209
Mark begins his gospel of Jesus Christ by talking about John the Baptist. We try and understand why. For more information about our ministry visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 06, 2021•7 min•Ep. 208
Our passage today is short but we should imagine that Mark wrote it with bold face, highlighted and underlined text. He is showing us something that he doesn’t want us to miss. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 05, 2021•5 min•Ep. 207
Today we start the Gospel of Mark and we learn right away why Mark has decided to write this book. For more information about our ministry, check out commuterministries.org Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 04, 2021•8 min•Ep. 206
We end the Psalms of Ascent and begin 2021 with an invitation to worship the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. For more information about our ministry and to find out about our other podcasts, check out commuterministries.org Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Jan 01, 2021•8 min•Ep. 205
For our last episode of 2020, we focus on a theme that I think is important for us to meditate on as we reflect back on our year. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 31, 2020•9 min•Ep. 204
God’s Word was revealed over time. The story of the Bible unfolded over hundreds of years and as we read today’s Psalm, that unfolding itself is part of the story. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 30, 2020•9 min•Ep. 203
Our Psalm today accurately traces the progression of the Christian life. Let’s learn from it and carry what we see into 2021. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 29, 2020•10 min•Ep. 202
Today we return to finish the Psalms of Ascent and our Psalm today is our smallest with only three verses. However, those three verses give us a great secret into David’s heart. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 28, 2020•8 min•Ep. 201
Merry Christmas! For today’s devotional we head back into the Old Testament to one verse that captures perfectly what Christmas is all about. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 25, 2020•5 min•Ep. 200
Today, on Christmas Eve, we look at perhaps the most famous song in all of Scripture. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 24, 2020•7 min•Ep. 199
As Advent Week continues, we look to the Old Testament to see how the Israelites looked forward and waited in eager expectation for the Messiah to come. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 23, 2020•8 min•Ep. 198
In our passage today, we return to a familiar author in the Apostle John and see how he described the coming of Jesus into the world. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 22, 2020•8 min•Ep. 197
As we begin Advent Week, we reflect on one of the most jam packed passages of the New Testament that describes Jesus. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 21, 2020•8 min•Ep. 196
To end our week we look at a Psalm that at first glance doesn’t seem to have a happy ending. However, after a bit of examination we find that it is indeed glorious. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 18, 2020•8 min•Ep. 195
This Psalm is a quick biography of a the life of man who fears the Lord. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 17, 2020•7 min•Ep. 194
Today we hit another classic Psalm which is familiar to many Christians. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 16, 2020•8 min•Ep. 193
Today’s Psalm is especially precious to me and one of my favorites. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 15, 2020•8 min•Ep. 192
As we continue reading through the Psalms of Ascent, we see today that there are two types of people: one who trust in the Lord and one who don’t. Our psalmist helps us to think through these two groups more clearly. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 14, 2020•8 min•Ep. 191
As we continue our series in the Psalms of Ascent, we rejoice with David as he reflects about what could have happened had the Lord not been on his side. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 11, 2020•7 min•Ep. 190
As we continue our series in the Psalms, we pay careful attention to how this Psalm begins and ends. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 10, 2020•10 min•Ep. 189
Our Psalm today was written by David and reflects his attitude towards gathering together with God’s people to worship. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 09, 2020•8 min•Ep. 188
This is episode two of our series through the Psalms of Ascent. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 08, 2020•10 min•Ep. 187
Today we begin our time in the Psalms of Ascent. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional. Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 07, 2020•9 min•Ep. 186
This is the third part in this three part series. I want to thank Dr. Bruce Ware for first showing me the truth we see in this Scripture. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thecommuterdevotional Music by scottholmesmusic.com
Dec 04, 2020•10 min•Ep. 185