Mark 16:15 - GOOD NEWS HAS TO BE SHARED!
Mark 16:15 (KJV) Go ye into all the world,
and preach the gospel to every creature.
Mark 16:15 (GW) So wherever you go in the
world, tell everyone the Good News.
COMMENTARY PEARL
One December our youth pastor paid a
visit to a church member whod been
hospitalized. As James neared the patients room,
another door at the far end of the hallway opened
and a man rushed out. This man ran down the
hall, shouting at the top of his lungs, Shes
all right! Shes all right! He stopped in
front of James, grabbed his shoulders, and
repeated his message. Then he continued shouting.
Pastor James never learned the details of
this strangers situation. But it was obvious
the man had good news that he wanted to share
with everyone. How appropriate that this scenario
played out in December, a season when we celebrate
the words of an angel to shepherds announcing
that the Savior of the world had been born: I
have good news for you, a message that will fill
everyone with joy (Luke 2:10, GW).
As Jesus ascended back to heaven after
His resurrection, He instructed His followers to
tell everyone the good news about Gods kingdom
wherever they went (Mark 16:15). While I often fall
short in this area, Ive decided that December
is the perfect time to improve. I will resist
the pressure to try to craft the picture-perfect
holiday. Instead I will plan activities, choose
gifts, and engage in conversations that point
toward Jesus and what His life and death made
possible: forgiveness of sins, unconditional love, and
eternal life. What better time to share the most
wonderful news than the most wonderful time of the
year? by Dianne Neal Matthews
Faith Step: Why not read the book of Luke
over the next couple of weeks and ask Jesus to
help you share the Good News? [Mornings With
Jesus 2020 Devotional by Guideposts and
Zondervan]
LINKS FOR MOTIVATION TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS
The Chosen Special Christmas Episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paOjgZZDads
The Joy of Christmas with Bill & Gloria
Gaither and Friends [YouTube Premiere]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU_f_xNKZkY
[watch Glorias testimony near the end at
about 1:00:10 into the program]
LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TEXT
Mark 16:15 - Sharing Christ!
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2007/20071015-2120.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David
DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides:
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Revelation Now by Pastor Doug Batchelor
(recent): https://www.revelationnow.com/
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio (recent):
https://bible.awr.org/en/the-signs/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657