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MONDAY NIGHT AT THE PRISON 4-2-2012
A dozen of us gathered around the story of Jairus’ daughter (Mark 5). Together with the connected incident of the woman with the issue of blood, it is a study in running out of hope. Nothing will work, there are … Continue reading
MONDAY NIGHT AT THE PRISON 3-26-2012
Our Bible study group talked about the man possessed by a legion of demons. Comparisons were made by several men to living with addictions and conditions such as bipolar disorder. It was noted that the man was a “cutter” (Mark … Continue reading
MONDAY NIGHT AT THE PRISON 3-5-2012
Jesus chose 12 of his followers to be sent out as apostles. I asked the men in our circle: “Would Jesus have chosen you?” Some might ask how I could ask that of convicted criminals. One man seemed to anticipate … Continue reading
MONDAY NIGHT AT THE PRISON 2-27-2012
Before we began Bible study, one of the “regulars” talked about the injustice he was facing involving a situation with rules and write-ups. It was frustrating to hear about and worse to experience. The Bible story was from Mark 3, … Continue reading
MONDAY NIGHT AT THE PRISON 2-13-2012
According to Mark’s Gospel, a man who couldn’t walk was brought by his friends to Jesus. After being lowered through the roof, he found forgiveness and healing. I asked the group members where they found themselves in the story–on the … Continue reading