Author: Bill Hall

Mark 3:25
   Indeed, it is the constant occupation of the devil to divide houses so that they may fall. He knows how important unity is, so he would not want his house divided.

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:1-1 Thessalonians 3:13

Scripture Memory: Jude 1:22 “And of some have compassion, making a difference:”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for your working in revival! You alone may bring revival to our hearts. But, we must seek it. We must realize our need for it. Oh Father, we need it so much! We need your working every passing hour. You alone can give us the answers that we so desperately need. Thank you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for a woman in the hospital. Pray for revival.

Journal Entry #15082

Mark 3:24
   You have to love the simple reasoning of Christ. And yet, few were able to argue with these religious men because of the inanity of their thinking. Though the truth is very straightforward, it is not easy for the sin-filled heart to accept.

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:1-Colossians 2:23

Scripture Memory: Jude 1:21 “Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for your love for us! Give us revival, dear Lord! You have blessed already, continue to bless our revival. We will depend completely on you for whatever you have planned. You are the God who sees and knows our hearts. Thank you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for a woman who has pneumonia and is in the hospital. Pray for revival.

Journal Entry #15081

Mark 3:23
   Satan always works for his own benefit. It would be of no use to Satan to cast out his own followers, the demons. The scribes were so jealous of the popularity of Christ, and so unwilling to accept the truth, that they turned to ignorant rantings to discredit the Lord.

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:1-3:21

Scripture Memory: Jude 1:20 “But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, you alone can make our hearts whole by Christ. You alone can give us the truth that we need. You alone can forgive our sin and heal our brokenness. May we always turn to you for help! You can revive us. You can make us stronger. You can take our weakness and fear and give us life and peace. You are the Source of all hope! Without you, we can do nothing. Please, dear father, give us revival! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for revival!

Journal Entry #15080

Mark 3:22
   These men needed some kind of explanation for the authority of Christ. He was too much to be seen as only a man, so they had to solve that dilemma. Not being willing to concede to Christ’s teaching, they invented an excuse. Beelzebub is another way to say Satan.

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6:24

Scripture Memory: Jude 1:19 “These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for another Sunday to bring praise to your name! You are worthy to receive all honor and glory and adoration. You name is to be praised, for you alone are the God of All. You are the Almighty and Wonderful Creator of this universe. Thank you for your holiness, justice, love, peace, kindness, mercy, and grace! We cannot begin to praise you enough. May we live our lives to raise Christ high! In the name or the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for a woman with cancer. Pray for a woman recovering from surgery.

Journal Entry #15079

Mark 3:21
   News got around to the acquaintances of Jesus who had known him since his early years. They heard of the nature of his ministry, and came to the conclusion that this was not the person they all knew. Thus, he must have lost his mind. So, they attempt to ‘help’ him by going to take him away from his ministry. How often do well-meaning persons stand in the way of the gospel in an attempt to ‘help’ with something?

Bible Reading: Galatians 6:1-Ephesians 3:21

Scripture Memory: Jude 1:18 “How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for your Word, by which we can have wisdom for our lives. You have given us so much just by making your book available to us! We can live our entire lives, checking every action, by your book. You love us so much that you have given us your truth for our everyday needs. Thank you! Bring revival to our souls by your Holy Word! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for our upcoming revival.

Journal Entry #15078

Mark 3:20
   Keep in mind that they were inside a house at the time as the previous verse tells us. So, it was so crowded, and people were monopolizing their time to such an extent, that they were unable to eat.

Bible Reading: Galatians 3:1-5:26

Scripture Memory: Jude 1:17 “But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, may we never forget that you provide for all that we need. No need is too much for your care. You show us all that we could ever need and more. If we will but depend upon you,we will find that we are content at all times. Thank you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for a woman with an ear infection. Pray for a man with an ear infection.

Journal Entry #15077

Mark 3:19
   Being written after the fact the true character of Judas was revealed. At the time, however, it would not have been known. Indeed, it seems safe to assume that Judas was no less familiar with and close to Christ than any other, and yet, he became a traitor.

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:1-Galatians 2:21

Scripture Memory: Jude 1:16 “These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, we are so dependent upon you! You know the end from the beginning, and you know how to guide us day by day. I do not know what a day may bring forth, but you do, dear Lord. Bless this day as only you can and we will be careful only to give you the praise for it all. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for a woman with high blood pressure. Pray for a man who recently had a stroke.

Journal Entry #15076

Mark 3:18
   Many of these men we know very little about. However, each of them were completely committed to Christ. These were the elite among Jesus’ followers.

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:1-11:33

Scripture Memory: Jude 1:15 “To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for using us. You make it possible for our lives to be full and useful. We can, by Christ, do things that are of eternal value. Thank you for your blessings! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for a man returning to work after a medical leave. Pray for a woman recovering from surgery.

Journal Entry #15075

Mark 3:17
   You can see the personal touch here. Jesus is a real person, with a sense of humor and all. He names these two brothers appropriately, picking up on their temperament.

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7:16

Scripture Memory: Jude 1:14 “And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I am so glad that you understand us. You know everything about us, and you love us. Thank you for knowing us and guiding us. You don’t fail to care even though we are so insignificant compared to you. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for a man with bad congestion. Pray for a man in the hospital.

Journal Entry #15074

Mark 3:16
   So, in the case of Peter, do not get confused. His name at birth was Simon, a traditional Hebrew name. Jesus then gave him another name, Cephas, which was likely Aramaic. Peter only comes indirectly in that it is the Greek translation of the Aramaic Cephas. So, quite possibly, Peter was not actually called Peter all that much, if at all. Instead, he was most generally refereed to as Cephas after Jesus renamed him, and Simon before that.

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Corinthians 3:18

Scripture Memory: Jude 1:13 “Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for always working to strengthen our faith. You are so good about helping us to grow. You teach us to rely upon you and to learn to honor you by our reliance. You are so wise! You give us just what we need to go through each step of the way. You can measure the circumstances of our life on a ruler and know just exactly what is next. Father, you are wondrous, and your love for us is overwhelming! Thank you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for a woman with cancer. Pray for a woman recovering from surgery.

Journal Entry #15073