Mark Vernik

  • His Shield

    It is His Faith that is our shield, Our faith and trust in His Faithfulness is taking up that shield.

    Created 20 days ago

    Psalm 91:4 (NIV)

  • sons of disobedience

    The mantra of we sin all the time needs examination as to if that's our idea or God's. The mind set on the flesh is death in Romans 8. So when do we begin putting off and start a new life?

    Created 4 months ago

    Colossians 3:6 (NASB)

  • submitting to the oppressor

    Human Nature would prefer submitting to the oppressor than their Creator.

    Created 4 months ago

    Exodus 14:12 (NASB)

  • Questions for class

    Is the transfer Locational, Positional or Behavioral?

    Created 5 months ago

    Colossians 1:13 (NASB)

  • To Be Presented Complete

    The speaking of the truth isn't just so that people would believe but that those who believe would reach a point of completion for the day of His return. The process includes admonishment and teaching…

    Created 5 months ago

    Colossians 1:28 (NASB)

  • Formerly Alienated

    Formerly means that there has been a change of condition. The former state (or life)... 1. Alienated in mind 2. Engaged in evil deeds Is reconciled merely a state of forgiveness while still alienated…

    Created 5 months ago

    Colossians 1:21 (NASB), Colossians 1:22 (NASB)

  • Key To Walking In A Worthy Manner

    While it is impossible to please God without Faith the practical application to that is found here. That we might please him in all respects is dependent on three things. 1. A knowledge of His will 2.…

    Created 5 months ago

    Colossians 1:9 (NASB), Colossians 1:10 (NASB)

  • Big Evil Business??

    So the owner negotiates contracts for workers hired throughout the day. In the end he decides they all get paid the same. What would be the take on that today? I can see several and with very few positive…

    Created 7 months ago

    Matthew 20:15 (NASB)

  • the Darkness of Religion

    Those caught in religion (feeling good about their relationship with God without listening) thought they could see but were about to lose even what they thought they had. And Jesus said, "For judgment…

    Created 7 months ago

    John 9:39 (NASB)

  • Who do you listen to?

    If you listen to our Heavenly Father then you would listen to His Son. This line as used to distinguish between those who would listen to Jesus and those who would not. Then a cloud formed, overshadowing…

    Created 8 months ago

    Mark 9:7 (NASB)

  • The Age of Polls

    in an age when everyone determines their position by the latest polls. Ideas will be floated and tested to see if they would be accepted by the masses. It wasn't so different even then. Jesus asked them…

    Created 8 months ago

    Mark 8:29 (NASB)

  • The Precepts of Men versus our Heavenly Father

    The precepts of man in respect to their commands respecting moral conduct were being taught as truth in regards to God's expectation for man. In short the precepts of men were a replacement to listening…

    Created 8 months ago

    Mark 7:4 (NASB)

  • Unless the Father Draws

    the eyes of Lord range through the whole earth looking to see whose hearts are full committed to Him. So what do you think he does when they are found? No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent…

    Created 8 months ago

    John 6:44 (NASB)

  • Some decisions will bring no peace

    Jesus wants to know who wants peace with our Heavenly Father. Those who don't will try to break that peace, even your own family. "Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come…

    Created 8 months ago

    Matthew 10:34 (NASB)

  • What happens if you stop

    If you have been raised keep seeking. But what happens if you don't? What answer would you give? Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated…

    Created 8 months ago

    Colossians 3:1 (NASB)

  • We have never been slaves

    Famous words spoken to Jesus by the religious leaders. A blatant lie and reversal of the truth used to negate the word of God in the mind of the listeners. This lie is exposed by an open confession of…

    Created 8 months ago

    Ezra 9:9 (NASB)

  • I never knew you - Lying Lips

    "But they [God's people] deceived Him [our Heavenly Father] and lied to Him with their tongue." Jesus defined Eternal Life as knowing the Father and the Son whom He sent (John 17:3). When we want to…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Psalm 78:36 (NASB)

  • Oaths - attempting to bulster your own reputation

    For whose benefit was the oath? It gives an "air of spirituality" to cover what was already dying inside. Saul refused to listen because he feared losing the people. So instead of waiting for Samuel…

    Created about 1 year ago

    1 Samuel 14:24 (NIV84)

  • Original Nowhere Man - Eli

    Israel has been defeated because it hasn't listened to the Heavenly Father. Eli's son are struck because they are evil. The entire nation has reflected Eli's concern for the latest idol of the nation…

    Created about 1 year ago

    1 Samuel 4:13 (NASB)

  • Killing To Protect A Lie

    When God's people reject the truth and believe a lie they will react emotionally when challenged. Here they are willing to kill someone who challenged the lie. Here they are rejecting and desiring to…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Judges 6:30 (NASB)

  • Did not know...

    Whose fault? Certainly the next generation came into their inheritance of the land but most of the tribes had refused to listen or fight. They knew the truth and that the Lord had set them into the land...…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Judges 2:10 (NASB)

  • Reversing God's Word - The beginning

    God gave Adam & Eve plenty of information. However, one piece of information that he never gave them was a small piece of information. One might have called it vital information: "There is a crafty creature…

    Created over 3 years ago

    Genesis 3:1 (ASV), Mark 9:7 (ASV), Philippians 3:16 (ASV)