Religion or Righteousness

and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”  Mark 1:15 NASB Repent – The Greek term for repent literally means “change your mind” (metanoéō)[1] but Yeshua wasn’t speaking Greek and in this case, knowing that the word he used was Hebrew makes a significant difference.  By…

Kingdom Consciousness

and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”  Mark 1:15 NASB Kingdom of God – What is the gospel?  It’s the “good news,” right?  I mean, that’s what euangélion means—“good news.”  And what is the “good news”?  In the Christian West the answer is usually something…

Time Enough

and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”  Mark 1:15 NASB Time is fulfilled – peplerotai kairos.  “Filled up time.”  Mark loves this theme.  Everything is aligned for something crucial to happen.  Yeshua’s baptism occurs at precisely the right moment.  He is driven into the wilderness…

Time Travel

and saying, “The time has been fulfilled, and the kingdom of God draws near”  Mark 1:15 Time – What gift can I leave with you that will carry you into the approaching new year?  I can think of one very special gift – a gift that has enduring value.  I can give you the gift…