Mark’s Memos

“Pray for us; … that I may be restored to you the sooner.” (Hebrews 13:18-19) In the author of Hebrews last exhortation before his closing remarks, he invites his audience to pray for him and his team. Notice that the author of inspired Scripture wasn’t too proud to...

“But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” (Heb. 13:16) The author of Hebrews reminds us to not forget to do good and to share. Have you been forgetting to do good and to share? It is easy to get so self-absorbed in our...

“Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.” (Hebrews 13:15) God longs for your continued sacrifice of praise! That sacrifice of praise is the fruit of your lips giving thanks to...

"Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines.” (Hebrews 13:9) To many Christians are gullible to strange and false doctrines. How do we avoid this? By immersing yourself in the Scriptures (2Tim. 2:15). Regularly invite the Holy Spirit to guide you into...

"Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.” (Hebrews 13:17) Last week we looked at a few characteristics of...

”Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.” (Hebrews 13:7) The author of Hebrews exhorts us to follow the faith of faithful leaders. How can we recognize faithful leaders?...

So we may boldly say: "The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?" (Heb. 13:6) Are you fearful or trusting in God’s help? You can’t be both! This verse exhorts us to boldly declare that we will not fear! On what basis can we overcome fear? By...

“Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." (Hebrews 13:5) Covetousness is being discontent with what you have and lusting after what someone else has....

“Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge.” (Hebrews 13:4) Our culture is trying to redefine marriage and morality. Don’t give in! God has not given us the right to redefine marriage or morality. Let’s renew...

“Remember the prisoners as if chained with them--those who are mistreated--since you yourselves are in the body also.” (Hebrews 13:3) This is likely referring primarily to Christians being persecuted but could also apply to anyone being mistreated. This is a call to...