“Lord Instills Forever
Emancipation! (L.I.F.E)”
Ramesh C. Reddy
Publisher
SCRIPTURE:
“The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God." (Mark
1:1, NIV)
Observation/Interpretation:
I asked myself why does the Gospel of Mark
start out with “The beginning of the
gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God."
What comes to my mind is that Mark wants to introduce us to the
Gospel through Jesus Christ. The Gospel cannot exist apart of Jesus
Christ. By stating 'the beginning of the
Gospel', Mark is preparing us to go on an adventure with
Jesus Christ and learn what the Gospel really means. This Gospel
will be revealed through Jesus Christ in the chapters that follow
throughout the Gospel of Mark.
Implications:
I asked myself what are the implications for my
own life?
If I want to really understand what the Gospel is really about, I
cannot do that apart from knowing what is revealed about Jesus
Christ. When I learn what is revealed about Jesus Christ through His
claims, His capability, His circumstances, His character, His
convictions, His commitment, and His credibility as I
study the Gospel of Mark, I will come to understand why the Gospel
of Mark starts out with 'The beginning of the
Gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God' for the Gospel is
revealed through Jesus Christ for me. This also means I should put
aside my own preconceived notions about the Gospel and investigate
what is revealed about the Gospel in the chapters that follow as I
look at the life of Jesus Christ.
I ask you now dear friend, why bother with the
L.I.F.E of Jesus Christ?
Dear friend, it is very important for us to bother with the life of
Jesus Christ because only then can we really understand what the
Gospel means for our lives. As we investigate the life of Jesus
Christ by using the Gospel of Mark as a credible news source, we
will come to discover how Jesus Christ alone is connected with the
Gospel and what it means for our own lives. This means we should
diligently explore each individual statement from the news source
not keeping any statement unturned. This can be an adventure as we
start out the year 2013.
I would love for you to join me each day as
I look through each statement in the Gospel of Mark starting with
Mark 1:2. I am very excited to see what evidence is revealed
in the life of Jesus Christ to understand what the Gospel is about
for my life. I hope you would join me in exploring the Gospel of
Mark verse by verse whether you believe in Jesus Christ or not. If
you are a believer in Jesus Christ, this will only strengthen your
own faith and if you are not a believer yet, I believe you can come
to believe in Jesus Christ and what He has in store for you this New
Year of 2013. I
It starts with making a conscious effort to explore
and investigate Jesus Christ. You will not be disappointed so I hope
you join me in this adventure each time for then you will come to
understand the 'Beginning of the Gospel.". This alone is exciting
because it does not say the beginning and the end of the Gospel.
There is so much to the Gospel that you will come to understand as
you look at God's Word through the Gospel of Mark and then start to
investigate Genesis to Revelation. We will start out with the 7 C's
of Jesus: His claims, His credibility, His circumstances, His
character, His commitment, His convictions, and His capability.
May you come to know and understand the Gospel about Jesus Christ
for your own life this year of 2013! Amen!
"Lord Instills Forever Emancipation!"(L.I.F.E)/"Why bother with the
L.I.F.E of Jesus Christ?"
Prayer:
Father God as I investigate the life of Jesus Christ, I know the
Gospel will be revealed to me through Jesus Christ. Help me Father
God to investigate the life of your Son that I may understand truly
the beginning of the Gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Thank you Father God as I look at Jesus' claims, capability,
credibility, circumstances, character, convictions, and commitment,
I will learn about Jesus and the Gospel in a non-threatening way. Help me not to give up but keep searching the
Scriptures. I pray for those that don't know you or searching for
you that you would reveal yourself to them through this Gospel. Help
them to learn about Jesus that they may come to know Jesus as their
own Lord and Perso
Lord Jesus, You are my all in all. You are my Prince of Peace,
Rock, Savior, and Friend. You are my Holy Father guiding me through to live a
life of righteousness, holy righteousness. Oh God, I need you more than ever. I
need to feel your hands around me holding me tight. I need your love to surround
me so that you can glow in my life. Help me please Jesus. I desire in your
presence. Thank you for guiding me to live a life of righteousness. Oh God you
love me more than ever. You hear my voice when I cry out to you. When I seek
your face, you fill me up. You are my all in all. Thank you Jesus so much for
your help no matter what I face, your grace is available and you take my case.
Thank you for hearing us and answering us. In Your Name I Pray Jesus! AMEN!
(Most of the prayer is from a vineyard song called “All in All”)
No matter who you are, it is not ever too
late to join a Bible-believing church or a college fellowship. I highly
encourage each of you to come to Transformers Small Group on Friday
nights at 7:00 p.m. and Oakland International Fellowship on Sunday
mornings at 9:30 a.m. for prayer, 11:30 a.m. for worship, 10:30 a.m. for
Sunday School, and 12:30 p.m. for fellowship lunch.
May the Lord's presence and peace fill you
with His love now and forever! Amen!
Friend, if you have prayed this prayer and meant it in your heart, you
are a new creation in Christ and all old things are passed away and
everything has become new! You may feel something or may not but don’t
base it on feelings but base your new life in Christ on the promises of
our Savior who will never leave you nor forsake you! Amen!
Feel free to email me at
reddy4hisglory2004@yahoo.com
if you want to meet
to study the Bible, pray with, talk about Spiritual issues or whatever
is on your mind! My number is 412-641-9426
"This is my work and I can do it only because Christ's mighty
energy is at work within me." (Colossians 1:29, TLB)
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2013 DEVOTIONALS:
Isaiah 43:16,18-19, Mark 1:40-42:
"Where will your I.D.E.N.T.I.T.Y be found in 2013?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Jan 01, 13, 12:26 p.m.)
ADVENT 2012 DEVOTIONALS:
Luke 2:8-14:
"How do you relate to the shepherds this
C.H.R.I.S.T.M.A.S season?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Dec 25, 12, 07:31 p.m.)
Luke 1:34-38:
"What does God do with your D.O.U.B.T.S in
life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Dec 24, 12, 10:41 p.m.)
Luke 1:31-33:
"What K.I.N.G.D.O.M will you be part of in
life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Dec 22, 12, 05:43 p.m.)
Matthew 1:29-30:
"What do you G.R.E.E.T.I.N.G.S do in life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Dec 21, 12, 11:04 a.m.)
Matthew 1:29-30:
"When have you experienced the F.A.V.O.R of
the Lord?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Dec 20, 12, 12:36 p.m.)
Matthew 1:24:
"In what outcome will you give C.R.E.D.I.T to
the Lord?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Dec 19, 12, 09:09 a.m.)
Matthew 1:24:
"Whose C.O.M.M.A.N.D.S do you obey in life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Dec 18, 12, 11:41 a.m.)
Matthew 1:23:
"What does I.M.M.A.N.U.E.L mean to you?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Dec 17, 12, 05:01 p.m.)
Matthew 1:22-23:
"How can P.R.O.P.H.E.C.Y make you believe in Jesus?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Dec 15, 12, 09:12 a.m.)
Matthew
1:21:
"Who are you depending on to S.A.V.E
you?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Dec 13, 12, 12:44 p.m.)
Matthew 1:21:
"What significance do you give a N.A.M.E in
life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Dec 12, 12, 1:27 p.m.)
Matthew 1:20:
"Why expect a M.I.R.A.C.L.E. in your life this
season?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Dec 10, 12, 10:40 a.m.)
Matthew 1:20:
"What has a D.R.E.A.M revealed to you in life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Dec 08, 12, 11:42 a.m.)
Matthew 1:19-20:
"Why W.A.I.T through conflict in life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Dec 08, 12, 11:40 a.m.)
Matthew 1:18-19:
"How has your L.O.V.E influenced others in life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Dec 01, 12, 11:32 a.m.)
Matthew 1:1-17:
"What does God do with your G.E.N.E.A.L.O.G.Y
in life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Dec 01, 12, 11:32 a.m.)
2012 DEVOTIONALS:
"What place do you give T.H.A.N.K.S.G.I.V.I.N.G in your life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Nov 22, 12, 9:05 a.m.)
"Who are you campaigning for and V.O.T.I.N.G
for in your heart: Jesus Christ or Satan?” By
Ramesh C. Reddy (Nov 04, 2012, 11:41 a.m.)
"What is your view of T.I.M.I.N.G in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Sept 24, 12, 11:02 a.m.)
Mark 1:12:
"How do you handle T.E.M.P.T.A.T.I.O.N in
life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Sept 22, 12, 10:10 a.m.)
Mark 1:12:
"What determines your G.R.O.W.T.H in the Lord?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Sept 19, 12, 08:46 a.m.)
Mark 1:9-11:
"Who will you P.R.A.I.S.E publicly in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Sept 13, 12, 06:16 a.m.)
Mark 1:9:
"What do you S.T.A.N.D for in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Sept 08, 12, 07:59 a.m.)
1 Thessalonians 1:3:
"What does your L.A.B.O.R show in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Sept 03, 12, 06:30 a.m.)
Mark 4:4-8:
"Who do you P.O.I.N.T to in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Sept 01, 12, 10:10 a.m.)
Mark 1:1-4:
"How seriously do you T.E.S.T.I.F.Y about prophecy?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Aug 29, 12, 09:57 a.m.)
Mark 1:1:
"Why bother with the G.O.S.P.E.L when you see yourself as a good
person anyway?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Aug 28, 12, 09:00 a.m.)
Mark 1:40-42:
"How do you deal with the L.E.P.R.O.S.Y of sin?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Aug 07, 12, 11:21 p.m.)
Mark 10:10-12:
"When have you become an A.D.U.L.T.E.R.E.R in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Aug 02, 12, 12:54 p.m.)
Mark 10:6-9:
"What should your take be for M.A.R.R.I.A.G.E in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Aug 02, 12, 12:54 p.m.)
John 6:
"What kind of B.R.E.A.D do you eat to live forever?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(Aug 02, 12, 12:48 p.m.)
John 10:9:
"What D.O.O.R is the only Door that will save
you?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(July 31, 12, 09:08 a.m.)
John 8:12:
"How can the L.I.G.H.T impact your life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(July 30 12, 08:28 a.m.)
Matthew 25:14-30:
"What are you doing with the T.A.L.E.N.T the Lord Jesus has given
you?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(July 28, 12, 10:38 a.m.)
Matthew 22:36-40:
"How are the dimensions of L.O.V.E in your life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(July 27, 12, 09:13 a.m.)
Matthew 18:12-14:
"What hope is there for the L.O.S.T in life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(July 26, 12, 09:50 a.m.)
Mark 4:22-23:
"What happens to a sin you C.O.N.C.E.A.L in life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(July 25, 12, 07:23 a.m.)
John 15:18-21:
'Is it better for you to experience H.A.T.E or love, why or why
not?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(July 24, 12, 01:01 p.m.)
John 10:14-16:
"Who will you make your S.H.E.P.H.E.R.D in life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(July 19, 12, 06:03 a.m.)
John 15:10-14:
"What does it mean to remain in the V.I.N.E always?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(July 18, 12, 10:13 a.m.)
Matthew 18:21-22:
"What stipulation do you put to F.O.R.G.I.V.E. someone?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(July 17, 12, 09:17 a.m.)
Philippians 4:20-23:
"How do you see F.A.T.H.E.R in life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(July 13, 12, 07:39 a.m.)
Philippians 4:19:
"What are your N.E.E.D.S in life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(July 12, 12, 08:51 a.m.)
Philippians 4:15-18:
"Who will you F.I.N.A.N.C.E in ministry?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(July 11, 12, 05:42 a.m.)
Philippians 4:14:
"How do you S.H.A.R.E in others troubles?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(July 10, 12, 08:30 a.m.)
Philippians 4:12-13:
"Where do you need S.T.R.E.N.G.T.H in life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(July 09, 12, 08:59 a.m.)
Mark 5:24b-29:
"Where do you need F.R.E.E.D.O.M to move on?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(July 07, 12, 10:43 a.m.)
Philippians 4:10:
"Why show C.O.N.C.E.R.N for others in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(July 03, 12, 09:18 a.m.)
Philippians 4:9b:
"How do you know your P.E.A.C.E is real?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(July 02, 12, 08:33 a.m.)
Philippians 4:9a:
"What kind of S.O.L.D.I.E.R will you be?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 30, 12, 09:58 a.m.)
Philippians 4:8:
What is your T.H.I.N.K.I.N.G based on?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 30, 12, 09:56 a.m.)
Philippians 4:6-7:
"How do you handle A.N.X.I.E.T.Y in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 28, 12, 08:05 a.m.)
Philippians 4:5:
"What measure of G.E.N.T.L.E.N.E.S.S do you have?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 27, 12, 08:57 a.m.)
Philippians 4:4:
"When do you R.E.J.O.I.C.E in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 26, 12, 09:26 a.m.)
Philippians 4:3:
"How have you C.A.M.P.A.I.G.N.E.D for Jesus in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 25, 12, 08:58 a.m.)
Philippians 4:2:
"How do you respond to a P.L.E.A.D in life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 23, 12, 10:45 a.m.)
Philippians 4:1:
"Where do you S.T.A.N.D on love in your life?"
By Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 23, 12, 10:40 a.m.)
Philippians 3:20-21:
"What C.I.T.I.Z.E.N.S.H.I.P should you desire the most?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 21, 12, 07:28 a.m.)
Philippians 3:18-19:
"Why shed T.E.A.R.S for others in
life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 20, 12, 08:37 a.m.)
Philippians 3:15-17:
"Who or what are you willing to P.A.T.T.E.R.N your life after?" By Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 19, 12, 07:30 a.m.)
Philippians 3:12-14:
"How can you deal with the P.A.S.T in your life?" By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 18, 12, 11:43 a.m.)
Philippians 3:1-11:
"Why for R.E.F.O.R.M.A.T.I.O.N do you need the transaction of the
cross?" By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 16, 12, 8:57 a.m.)
Philippians 2:25-30:
"When will your H.O.M.E.C.O.M.I.N.G begin?" By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 15, 12, 6:43 a.m.)
Philippians 2:19-24:
"How can you Q.U.A.L.I.F.Y well in other people's lives?" By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 14, 12, 8:18 a.m.)
Philippians 2:17-18:
"How do you live out your F.A.I.T.H in life?" By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 13, 12, 6:58 a.m.)
Philippians 2:14-16:
"How is your B.E.H.A.V.I.O.R. in life?" By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 12, 12, 8:15 a.m.)
Philippians 2:13:
"How do you W.O.R.K out your Salvation?" By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 11, 12, 8:36 a.m.)
Philippians 2:12-13:"What path have you taken for S.A.L.V.A.T.I.O.N in your life?" By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 09, 7:50 a.m.)
Philippians 2:12-13:
"What is the point of O.B.E.D.I.E.N.C.E in
life?" By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 08, 7:51 a.m.)
Philippians 2:9-11:"How do you handle the N.A.M.E of Jesus in life?" By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 08, 7:47 a.m.)
Philippians 2:8:
"Why should you make a C.R.O.S.S transaction in life?" By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 06, 7:26 a.m.)
Philiippians 2:5-7:
"How do match Jesus' A.T.T.I.T.U.D.E in life?" By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 05, 9:09 a.m.)
Philippians 2:3-4:
"How do you respond to C.O.M.M.A.N.D.S in life?" By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 03, 6:19 a.m.)
Philippians 2:1-2:
"What C.O.N.D.I.T.I.O.N are you in?" By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(June 02, 6:52 a.m.)
Philippians 1:29-30:
"How do you handle S.U.F.F.E.R.I.N.G in life?"By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(June, 01, 6:52 a.m.)
Philippians
1:27-28:"How do you C.O.N.D.U.C.T yourself in life?"By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(May 31, 12, 7:32 a.m.)
Philippians 1:22-26:
What are your C.H.O.I.C.E.S based on?"By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(May 30, 12, 6:27 a.m.)
Philippians 1:21:
"Why D.I.E for Christ?"By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(May 29, 12, 4:59 a.m.)
Philippians 1:20:
"Where do you need to have C.O.U.R.A.G.E in life?"By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(May 25, 12, 8:08 a.m.)
Philippians
1:19:"Who
do you C.A.L.L often in life?"By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(May 24, 12, 8:32 a.m.)
Philippians
1:19:
"What reason do you have to R.E.J.O.I.C.E in
life?"By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(May 22, 12, 8:21 a.m.)
Philippians
1:15-18:
"How are your M.O.T.I.V.E.S in life?"By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(May 22, 12, 8:21 a.m.)
Philippians
1:13-14:"What
have your C.H.A.I.N.S done to others in your life?"By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(May 21, 12, 9:04 a.m.)
Philippians 1:12: "How
can you feel so S.P.E.C.I.A.L when things are going so wrong in your
life?"By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(May 18, 12, 8:20 a.m.)
Philippians 1:9-11:
"What is your L.O.V.I.N.G response in life
based on?"By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(May 18, 12, 8:20 a.m.)
Philippians
1:8:
"How can your A.F.F.E.C.T.I.O.N grow towards
others in life?"By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(May 17, 12, 6:32 a.m.)
Philippians 1:7:
"Why cannot you be saved by G.R.A.C.E. alone?"By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(May 16, 12, 9:55 a.m.)
Philippians 1:6:
"Where are you C.O.N.F.I.D.E.N.T in?"By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(May 15, 12, 10:54 a.m.)
Philippians 1:3-6:
"How can you attain a P.A.R.T.N.E.R.S.H.I.P in
the Gospel?"
By
Ramesh C. Reddy
(May 14, 12, 08:38 a.m.)
Philippians 1:3:
"How will others R.E.A.C.T towards God when
they remember you?"
(May 11, 12, 09:53 a.m.)
By Ramesh C. Reddy
Philippians
1:1-2:
"When do you
B.L.E.S.S others in life?"
(May 09, 12, 7:30 a.m.)
By Ramesh C. Reddy
Philippians
1:1:
"Why bother to let others T.R.A.I.N you when
you are already a leader?"
(May 10, 12, 9:01 a.m.)
By Ramesh C. Reddy
Philippians
1:1:
"Why should you believe you are H.O.L.Y
instead of being a sinner?"
(May 08, 12, 8:05 a.m.)
By Ramesh C. Reddy
Philippians
1:1:
Who will you be a S.L.A.V.E to in life?
(May 07, 12, 7:06 a.m.)
By Ramesh C. Reddy
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