And when they had summoned them, they commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered and said to them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you rather than to God, you be the judge; for we cannot … Continue reading Heeding to the Higher – Acts 4:18-20
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God’s Luminescent Glory – Revelation 21:22-23
Revelation 21:22-23 And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb. At last we will be … Continue reading God’s Luminescent Glory – Revelation 21:22-23
The Mark of a Disciple – John 13:34-35
“I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you must also love one another. By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” It is interesting how we Christians designate and identify ourselves - Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, … Continue reading The Mark of a Disciple – John 13:34-35
Betrayal, Suffering, Humiliation and Glory – John 13:31-32
When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him. If God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him in Himself and will glorify Him at once." There is a difficult, mysterious truth contained in this passage. Glory follows betrayal and is associated … Continue reading Betrayal, Suffering, Humiliation and Glory – John 13:31-32
Ends and Means – John 11:50
You’re not considering that it is to your advantage that one man should die for the people rather than the whole nation perish. In this one brief statement, these leaders' overarching philosophy of "the ends justifies the means" is clearly revealed. Whatever it takes to protect their place in the world must be pursued. Whatever … Continue reading Ends and Means – John 11:50
Dull Ears, Hard Hearts – Zechariah 7:13
Therefore it happened, that just as He proclaimed and they would not hear, so they called out and I would not listen,” says the Lord of hosts. If men consistently refuse to listen, God refuses to waste His breath speaking to them. Silence from God as a result of our refusal to hear is an … Continue reading Dull Ears, Hard Hearts – Zechariah 7:13
Legalistic Condemnation – John 9:30-34
“This is an amazing thing,” the man told them. “You don’t know where He is from, yet He opened my eyes! We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but if anyone is God-fearing and does His will, He listens to him. Throughout history no one has ever heard of someone opening the eyes of … Continue reading Legalistic Condemnation – John 9:30-34
Prideful Perspective – John 7:45-49
Then the temple police came to the chief priests and Pharisees, who asked them, “Why haven’t you brought Him?” The police answered, “No man ever spoke like this!” Then the Pharisees responded to them: “Are you fooled too? Have any of the rulers or Pharisees believed in Him? But this crowd, which doesn’t know the … Continue reading Prideful Perspective – John 7:45-49
Condemning Assumptions – John 7:50-52
Nicodemus — the one who came to Him previously, being one of them — said to them, “Our law doesn’t judge a man before it hears from him and knows what he’s doing, does it?” “You aren’t from Galilee too, are you?” they replied. “Investigate and you will see that no prophet arises from Galilee.” … Continue reading Condemning Assumptions – John 7:50-52
Assuming – John 7:42-43
Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Messiah comes from David’s offspring and from the town of Bethlehem, where David once lived?” So a division occurred among the crowd because of Him. Uninformed assumptions naturally lead to bad conclusions. It appears that none of these have made much effort to find out where Jesus is really … Continue reading Assuming – John 7:42-43
The Power of Praise – 2 Chronicles 20:21-22
Then he consulted with the people and appointed some to sing for the Lord and some to praise the splendor of His holiness. When they went out in front of the armed forces, they kept singing: Give thanks to the Lord, for His faithful love endures forever. The moment they began their shouts and praises, … Continue reading The Power of Praise – 2 Chronicles 20:21-22
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
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
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
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
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
Jesus Christ: The Strength and Power Of God – Luke 11:20-22
If I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come to you. When a strong man, fully armed, guards his estate, his possessions are secure. But when one stronger than he attacks and overpowers him, he takes from him all his weapons he trusted in, and divides up … Continue reading Jesus Christ: The Strength and Power Of God – Luke 11:20-22
How Not To Win Friends and Influence People – Luke 11.39-54
Author's note: Truth informs. Love corrects. Jesus did not live to make surface level friends. He lived to obey His Father and save men and women from Hell. Luke 11:29 - As the crowds were increasing, He began saying: “This generation is an evil generation. It demands a sign, but no sign will be given … Continue reading How Not To Win Friends and Influence People – Luke 11.39-54
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