But the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death also.... Are they serious? Just how much do they assume to accomplish by killing one who has already experienced death and been raised from it. I can only imagine Lazarus dying with laughter whenever he heard of the threat. 'Been there. Done that. Wearing the … Continue reading Death Overcome – John 12:10
Friend of God – Exodus 33:17
The Lord said to Moses, “I will also do this thing of which you have spoken; for you have found favor in My sight and I have known you by name.” It is awesome to even consider the relationship Moses and YHWH shared. It is mind-boggling to think that the Lord of all creation would … Continue reading Friend of God – Exodus 33:17
Faith and Glory – John 11:40
Jesus said to her, “Didn’t I tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?” The glory of God as displayed in the miraculous is only visible through eyes of faith. Anyone can doubt and miss God's glory. All who have faith in Christ Jesus have the awesome privilege of witnessing … Continue reading Faith and Glory – John 11:40
The Amazing Promise – John 11:26
And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” The profundity of this claim cannot be gainsaid. It is almost unfathomable. We are of a race of creatures who die. It's all we know. From the time a baby is born all who know him understand in reality that he … Continue reading The Amazing Promise – John 11:26
The Road to Hell – Proverbs 7:27
Her house is the road to Sheol, descending to the chambers of death. The temptation of extra marital sexuality is great for many men and takes many forms. It intensifies as one ages and spreads it's arms wider; however, Father God makes it perfectly clear that it leads to only one place for those who … Continue reading The Road to Hell – Proverbs 7:27
True Freedom – Galatians 5:1
Christ has liberated us to be free. Stand firm then and don’t submit again to a yoke of slavery. Legalism must be firmly resisted. We have been created for and redeemed for the freedom that comes through grace and the salvation found only in Christ Jesus. To fall back into a mindset of earning salvation … Continue reading True Freedom – Galatians 5:1
Jesus’ Perspective on Suffering – John 9:3
“Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” Jesus answered. “This came about so that God’s works might be displayed in him." We are still today surrounded by disease and suffering. Those with physical handicap are no less common in our world of doctors, nurses and hospitals than they were in Lord Jesus’ day. Theologians are … Continue reading Jesus’ Perspective on Suffering – John 9:3
