One Thing

If you could have one thing today, what would it be?  Our wants and desires reveal much about our heart for God.  In this final episode of the "One Thing" series, we learn that David's one desire was to be near God.  David describes this desire in three ways.  Do you know what they are?

The Lord said the one thing He wants us to remember is that time is nothing compared to eternity.  Don't be ignorant of the fact that our choices during time will have eternal consequences when time is no more.  Do what matters!

Often it seems we live by lists because they are the only way to keep track of everything we have to do! But what is one task that is paramount to every Christian? Today we will hear that the pursuit of Christ isn't just another task on our to do list. He is the list!

There is much in life we do not know or understand, but God has a purpose in all things and He is at work in our lives.  The blind man didn't know how or why Jesus healed Him, but he joyfully declared the one thing he did know.  And that's what we must do!  The one thing we know, that Christ has saved us, is the one thing we must make known.

We learn today about the one thing that Jesus said is needful.  In a world where we are so often busy, let's discover together the one thing Jesus declares to be necessary.  In this passage, Mary demonstrates the priority of worship.

Authority.  All areas of life require it, and we are called to make Christ the Authority of our lives.  When He is not in control, we experience chaos and conflict.  Are you courageous enough to ask God to reveal to you the one area where He is not on the throne of your life?  

The greatest "lack" or deficiency we have in this life is not material but physical.  The rich young man in today's passage was unwilling to surrender his riches in exchange for the treasures of following Jesus.  What's the one thing that prevents you from fully following Jesus? 

In today's passage the religious leaders were actually angry that Jesus had healed a man because He did it on the Sabbath.  Jesus asks them one question to reveal their sinful attitude.  What one thing is God probing your heart about - trying to reveal to you?  What's your "one thing?" 

Studying the geography of God's book, learning the land of our Lord helps you to see the Bible through new eyes! At the conclusion of today's study is a very special announcement and personal invitation to journey through the land of the Bible with us.

Today we conclude our journey with Jesus through the gospel according to Mark, the gospel of action. Our God is a God of action and He intends for His followers to be people of action. Our journey through this world continues and we must be busy telling others of Christ.

We continue our look at the closing verses of this book, especially the powerful phrase "the Lord working with them." What a privilege to be part of God's work in this world and to see Him working through us!

It is one thing to work and quite another to work on God's construction crew! As we discover God's purpose and connect our lives to that we become part of the greatest work in the world. Today we begin to examine how we can see the Lord at work.

We are all busy people, but are we busy with the most important business in the world? Everywhere that we go the gospel must go. Every believer should be "on the go" for God.

Our generation is mesmerized by mega-churches. But The power of a small church, the power of a large church, the power of any church is in Who it belongs to! Not buildings, resources, or crowds. Christ alone. Look at the first church...

How can we tell others to believe on Christ if we are not ourselves living the life of faith? Refuse to live today in unbelief in any area of your life. "Have faith in God."

Christians recognize Sunday as the Lord's Day. The first day of the week is a reminder of the resurrection of Christ! Learn the principles of the first resurrection Sunday and you will find truth that will help you every day.

Two men who were "secret disciples" of Christ ended up being two of the most bold. What made the difference? Calvary. Jesus Christ was not ashamed of us and we should not be ashamed to be identified with Him!

The whole world was changed at the cross. Individual lives are transformed at the cross. Come to the cross today and get a fresh glimpse of what Christ did for you there.

The dying words of any man are significant - how much more the dying words of the God-Man! Christ's dying words were words of life. Listen carefully and you will hear Him talking about you.

Have you ever seen yourself in the criminal who went free? Barabbas is a picture of those who are pardoned because of the substitutionary death of Christ. God help us all to realize who we are and rejoice in who He is!

The closer Christ got to the cross the less He spoke. Those who are dead to self do not have to argue, debate, and defend. In the heat of trouble we often speak quickly and the words that come out are not helpful. Today we learn that there is a time to say nothing!

Sometimes the best Christians take a step in the wrong direction. Thank God that doesn't have to be the final destination! Where are you today and where are you going?

Who is the unnamed young man in the Garden of Gethsemane? Why is he there? What is God's message for us through him? Find out today as we study this unique passage of Scripture.

The name of Judas is forever associated with treachery and deceit. No one wants His reputation! Yet sadly enough his life mirrors the lives of so many outwardly religious people who never truly know Christ. In today's study we learn something about Judas, but, more importantly, a great truth about Jesus.

We all have our times of failure and Satan wants us to wallow in it forever. Christ always offers a new beginning. Yesterday cannot be retrieved but He is at work at this moment. "Rise up and let us go..."