For if you believed Moses, you would believe Me, because he wrote about Me. But if you don’t believe his writings, how will you believe My words?” They would not believe the written revelation and it has put them in a position of having to deny the actual physical revelation of God among them. God … Continue reading Written Revelation – John 5:46-47
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Faith and Life – John 5:24
“I assure you: Anyone who hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment but has passed from death to life." Salvation is by grace through faith. Jesus makes that perfectly clear in this statement. He has the authority, power and willingness to grant us eternal … Continue reading Faith and Life – John 5:24
Jesus’ Prerogative – John 5:7-8
“Sir,” the sick man answered, “I don’t have a man to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, but while I’m coming, someone goes down ahead of me.” “Get up,” Jesus told him, “pick up your mat and walk!” It strikes me that the paralyzed man doesn't really answer Jesus' question. … Continue reading Jesus’ Prerogative – John 5:7-8
Be On Your Guard – 2 Peter 3:17
Therefore, dear friends, since you know this in advance, be on your guard, so that you are not led away by the error of lawless people and fall from your own stability. To live in a culture of lawlessness is dangerous to our soul. Our commitment is challenged daily and the tendency is to be … Continue reading Be On Your Guard – 2 Peter 3:17
Decreasing – John 3:30
He must increase, but I must decrease.” The intentional, honest humility in this statement is nothing short of amazing. John has invested his entire life preaching, teaching and leading people; yet, he never lost sight of his primary purpose: preparing people for the coming of the Messiah. Now, as he realizes his task is complete, … Continue reading Decreasing – John 3:30
The Creative Will Of God – Revelation 4:11
Our Lord and God, You are worthy to receive glory and honor and power, because You have created all things, and because of Your will they exist and were created. Considering the great honor we give to our mothers and our fathers simply because they willed us into existence, it is no wonder that we … Continue reading The Creative Will Of God – Revelation 4:11
Courage With God – Joshua 1:9
"Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” It is interesting that we are commanded to be strong and courageous knowing that Father God is with us always. For a weak man of fear such as myself this … Continue reading Courage With God – Joshua 1:9
Heaven Sent – John 3:27
John responded, “No one can receive a single thing unless it’s given to him from heaven. For Christ to increase in our lives we must first realize that everything we are and everything we have comes from Heaven. Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father of lights. Our operating base must be … Continue reading Heaven Sent – John 3:27
Radiant Glory – Revelation 2:28
I will also give him the morning star. Colossians 3:4 - When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. 2 Corinthians 3:18 - We all, with unveiled faces, are looking as in a mirror at the glory of the Lord and are being transformed into the same … Continue reading Radiant Glory – Revelation 2:28
Time to Repent – Revelation 2:21
I gave her time to repent, but she refuses to repent of her sexual immorality. Danger and death lie in a refusal to repent and change. It is when we rebelliously refuse to turn our back on the sinful nature and the satisfaction of it and turn toward Father God and His re-creation of our … Continue reading Time to Repent – Revelation 2:21
Bible Study with Jesus – Luke 24:27
Then beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He interpreted for them the things concerning Himself in all the Scriptures. What an amazing experience this must have been for these disciples. The Lord Jesus Himself teaches their personal Bible study. The Messiah walks them through the Holy Scriptures explaining everything in the Old Testament that … Continue reading Bible Study with Jesus – Luke 24:27
Trinity – Jude 1:20-21
But you, dear friends, as you build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, expecting the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ for eternal life. Along with Ephesians 2:18, 2 Corinthians 13:14 and Romans 15:30 here is yet another reference to the … Continue reading Trinity – Jude 1:20-21
Image is Everything – Luke 20:23-25
But detecting their craftiness, He said to them, “Show Me a denarius. Whose image and inscription does it have?” “Caesar’s,” they said. “Well then,” He told them, “give back to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s.” And whose image was on the Pharisees themselves and is on … Continue reading Image is Everything – Luke 20:23-25
Hateful Hypocrisy – Luke 20:45-47
While all the people were listening, He said to His disciples, “Beware of the scribes, who want to go around in long robes and who love greetings in the marketplaces, the front seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows’ houses and say long prayers just for show. These … Continue reading Hateful Hypocrisy – Luke 20:45-47
The Compassion of Christ – Luke 19:41
As He approached and saw the city, He wept over it.... Nothing illustrates the deep compassion of Lord Jesus for His creation better than His tears for those who hated Him and would ultimately murder Him. He weeps for them. He weeps for their hard hearts and their missed opportunity. He is moved to deep … Continue reading The Compassion of Christ – Luke 19:41
Words Matter – Luke 19:22
‘I will judge you by what you have said, you evil slave!...' From the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks and reveals our true perspective and who we really are. We will be judged by every careless word because what we say flows from within. Our words are our fruit. They indicate our allegiance, … Continue reading Words Matter – Luke 19:22
Repentance – Luke 19:8
But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Look, I’ll give half of my possessions to the poor, Lord! And if I have extorted anything from anyone, I’ll pay back four times as much!” Zacchaeus’ words and actions reflect his changed heart and illustrate true repentance that led to true life. His personal encounter … Continue reading Repentance – Luke 19:8
God’s Manifest Glory – 2 Chronicles 5:13-14
The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the Lord with one voice. They raised their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the Lord: For He is good; His faithful love endures forever. The temple, the Lord’s temple, was filled with a cloud. And because of the cloud, … Continue reading God’s Manifest Glory – 2 Chronicles 5:13-14
The Tiniest Faith – Luke 17:6
He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. We tend to think of faith as our contribution to our salvation, if you will. If so, then our contribution is minuscule in relation … Continue reading The Tiniest Faith – Luke 17:6
He Argues My Case – Micah 7:8-9
Do not rejoice over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will stand up; though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light. Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the Lord’s rage until He argues my case and establishes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; … Continue reading He Argues My Case – Micah 7:8-9
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