{"id":14,"date":"2007-04-15T03:01:37","date_gmt":"2007-04-15T03:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/markdroberts\/2007\/04\/sunday-inspiration-from-pray-the-gospels.html"},"modified":"2007-04-15T03:01:37","modified_gmt":"2007-04-15T03:01:37","slug":"sunday-inspiration-from-pray-the-gospels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/2007\/04\/sunday-inspiration-from-pray-the-gospels.html","title":{"rendered":"Sunday Inspiration from Pray the Gospels"},"content":{"rendered":"

Excerpt from John 21:1-25<\/strong>
\nBut there are also many other things that Jesus did; if every one of them were written down, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. (John 21:25)<\/p>\n

Click here to read all of today’s passage<\/a><\/p>\n

Prayer<\/strong>
\nDear Lord, how can anything contain Your works? Not only are they numerous beyond measure, but they are more wonderful than words can describe.
\nIndeed, during Your earthly life You did only so many things, and I suppose all that You accomplished could be put down in words, at least to an extent. But Your works go far beyond these. You are the Creator of the universe, the One who fashioned the heavens and the earth. Who can describe all of Your works throughout the cosmos?
\nYou are working even today through Your people as we live our lives for Your glory. Your works are happening each moment, throughout the world. So there is no end to what You have done, and doing, and will do.
\nGreat are Your works, Lord, great in number, great in quality! All praise be to You this day!
\nPostscript<\/strong>
\n“Great Are Your Works”
\nby Andy Park
\nGreat are Your works Lord
\nGreat are Your deeds
\nAwesome in power
\nSo awesome to me
\nYour works Lord are awesome
\nYour power is great
\nYour works Lord are awesome
\nYour power is great
\nYou will reign forever
\nIn power You will reign
\nYou will reign forever
\nIn power You will reign
\nBecause of Your greatness
\nAll the earth will sing
\nBecause of Your greatness
\nAll the earth will sing
\n\u00a9 1987 Mercy \/ Vineyard Publishing (Admin. by Music Services) Andy Park
\n<\/p>\n

A rose from my garden, one of God’s excellent works<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Before his time at Irvine Pres, Mark served on the staff of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood as Associate Pastor of Education. (Thanks to Janel Pahl for taking the photo to the right.) Mark studied at Harvard University, receiving a B.A. in Philosophy, an M.A. in the Study of Religion, and a Ph.D. in New Testament and Christian Origins. He has taught classes in New Testament for Fuller Theological Seminary and San Francisco Theological Seminary. Mark has written several books, including No Holds Barred: Wrestling with God in Prayer (WaterBrook, 2005), Dare to Be True (WaterBrook, 2003), Jesus Revealed (WaterBrook, 2002), After \"I Believe\" (Baker, 2002), and Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther (Word, 1993). His most recent book is Can We Trust the Gospels? Investigating the Reliability of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (Crossway, 2007). He is currently working on a commentary on Ephesians that will be published by Zondervan in 2014. Mark writes a devotional for The High Calling of Our Daily Work, a website associated with Laity Lodge. His \"Daily Reflections\" can be viewed online or sent as a daily email. If you wish to receive this email, just visit TheHighCalling.org and sign up. Mark serves on the editorial board of Worship Leader magazine, where he publishes articles and reviews, including his regular column \"Lyrical Poetry.\" Additionally, he has published dozens of articles in leading magazines and journals. He often speaks for churches and other Christian groups, and has been interviewed on over seventy-five radio programs nationwide. Mark is married to Linda, who is a Marriage and Family Therapist, a Spiritual Director, and a retreat speaker. They have two children, Nathan and Kara.For Publicity Photos and Bio Statements for Mark, please check here. Mark's Dossier Professional History: Senior Director and Scholar-in Residence, Laity Lodge, October 2007 to present. Senior Pastor Irvine Presbyterian Church, June 1991 to September 2007 Adjunct Assistant Professor Fuller Theological Seminary, 1994 to 2007. Courses: New Testament Theology and Exegesis. Adjunct Instructor San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1995 to 2001. Courses: New Testament Greek and Exegesis Associate Pastor of Education First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, 1987-1991 Teaching Fellow Harvard University, 1980-1983 Education: Ph.D. in the Study of Religion. Harvard University, 1992. Area: New Testament and Christian Origins M.A. in the Study of Religion Harvard University, 1984. A.B. magna cum laude in Philosophy Harvard University, 1979. Phi Beta Kappa; Danforth Fellowship Books: Can We Trust the Gospels? Investigating the Reliability of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Crossway, 2007 No Holds Barred: Wrestling with God in Prayer. WaterBrook, 2005 Dare to Be True: Living in the Freedom of Complete Honesty. WaterBrook, 2003. Jesus Revealed: Know Him Better to Love Him Better. WaterBrook, 2002. After \"I Believe\": Experiencing Authentic Christian Living. Baker, 2002. Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther in the Communicator's Commentary Series. Word, 1993. 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