Author Archives: Clark Bunch

About Clark Bunch

Pastor (Unity Baptist) author (God is Near) husband, father, blogger, coffee enthusiast.

What Jesus Said

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Clark Bunch

There are several passages in Matthew 5 that begin with Jesus saying “You have heard… but I say to you…” Jesus is not compelling his audience to do a better job keeping the commandments. He has an entirely different motivation … Continue reading →

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Law and Prophets

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Clark Bunch

Jesus came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets. Then we move into a long list of commandments with a twist.

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Salt and Light

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Clark Bunch

The Sermon on the Mount exemplifies the teaching and preaching ministry of Jesus. He speaks to several different topics but we also learn some things about the nature of his ministry. We start with the Beatitudes and his commands to … Continue reading →

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Jesus Calls Disciples

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Clark Bunch

The twelve Apostles were more than students, Jesus was looking for partners in the work of ministry. That is always the biblical model of leadership. Leaders lead by example as we work together.

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The Baptism of Jesus

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Clark Bunch

The baptism of Jesus marks the beginning of his public ministry. Jesus did not preach a sermon that day, but there are some things we can learn about him from this event.

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Little Boy Jesus

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Clark Bunch

During the incarnation, the Son of God gave up some characteristics of divinity. God’s Spirit was on him but he was born and grew up in the manner that all children do. He was acquainted with grief and sorrow, subject … Continue reading →

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Epiphany

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Clark Bunch

We celebrate Epiphany in January to mark the fact that it took the wise men some time – a considerable amount of time – to reach Jesus and finally worship him. The shepherds looked for Jesus, found him, and immediately … Continue reading →

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Simeon and Anna

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Clark Bunch

A week after Jesus was born, Joseph and Mary brought him to the temple as prescribed by the Law. Simeon was directed to the temple that day by the Holy Spirit, Anna was a prophetess who was always at the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Card Theology

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Clark Bunch

The images on our cards and our Christmas displays/decorations are useful but they do not tell the whole story.

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Peace on Earth

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Clark Bunch

You can have peace in a world that does not know peace. We can live in God’s peace on the earth now and in the coming Kingdom. The shepherds in Luke 2 exemplify hearing and responding to the Gospel.