But Jesus, on His part, was not entrusting Himself to them, for He knew all men... Jesus knows His creation inside and out. He is not flattered by our whitewashed outward appearances nor wooed by our flashy words. He knows us intimately. It is Christ who reveals the darkness of our hearts and calls us … Continue reading Inside and Out – John 2:24
Assumptions – Luke 24:19
“What things?” He asked them. Luke 24:26 Didn’t the Messiah have to suffer these things and enter into His glory?” Once again we see Lord Jesus opening up these disciples to their assumptions with a question. He first listens in order to allow them to express their dilemma and their faulty assumptions. He then fully … Continue reading Assumptions – Luke 24:19
The Trial Of Lies – Luke 23:1-2
Then their whole assembly rose up and brought Him before Pilate. They began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, opposing payment of taxes to Caesar, and saying that He Himself is the Messiah, a King.” Their entire case against Jesus was founded on lies. Right from the start they were … Continue reading The Trial Of Lies – Luke 23:1-2
The Serious Nature Of Sin – Exodus 20:20
Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid; for God has come in order to test you, and in order that the fear of Him may remain with you, so that you may not sin.” From the very first time God shared His law He stressed the severity and seriousness of sin. Father God … Continue reading The Serious Nature Of Sin – Exodus 20:20
No Ears to Hear – Luke 22:70, 71
Luke 22:70 So they all said, “Are you the Son of God, then?” And he said to them, “You say that I am.” Luke 22:71 “Why do we need any more testimony,” they said, “since we’ve heard it ourselves from His mouth?” Everything about Jesus’ trial was a travesty of justice. They arrested Him without … Continue reading No Ears to Hear – Luke 22:70, 71
Foolish Friends – Job 34:33
“Shall He recompense on your terms, because you have rejected it? For you must choose, and not I; Therefore declare what you know. Job has not rejected God's terms! He has walked faithfully within them. He has been so faithful that Father God has held him up as the example of a faithful servant to … Continue reading Foolish Friends – Job 34:33
Simple Formulas – Job 34:11
“For He pays a man according to his work, And makes him find it according to his way. This is a fundamentally biblical principle; however, Job's case proves that sometimes God allows evil to befall His exceptionally faithful children in order to bring glory to Himself and so that He might later bless, in even … Continue reading Simple Formulas – Job 34:11
Testing – Exodus 16:3,4
The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the fleshpots and ate our fill of bread; for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger.” Then the Lord said to Moses, … Continue reading Testing – Exodus 16:3,4
Renewing our Minds – Colossians 1:21
Once you were alienated and hostile in your minds because of your evil actions. The power of our mind cannot be gainsaid. Paul consistently emphasizes the importance of what goes on in our minds. When our mind is hostile to God it produces evil actions which work to separate us from truth and grace. When … Continue reading Renewing our Minds – Colossians 1:21
Worthy Walking – Colossians 1:9-10
For this reason also, since the day we heard this, we haven’t stopped praying for you. We are asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding, so that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in every good work … Continue reading Worthy Walking – Colossians 1:9-10
Faith, Love and Hope – Colossians 1:3-5
We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. You have already heard about this hope in the message … Continue reading Faith, Love and Hope – Colossians 1:3-5
Being Transformed – 2 Corinthians 3:18
But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit. In increasing measure I am moved by the clearness of God's ongoing action in our lives. He is not a 'one … Continue reading Being Transformed – 2 Corinthians 3:18
The Spirit Of Freedom – 2 Corinthians 3:17
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. This freedom is all inclusive but often illusive. When the Spirit indwells and Father God sets you free, you are free. It cannot be argued. However, life gets in the way. Our flesh fails and our hearts are … Continue reading The Spirit Of Freedom – 2 Corinthians 3:17
Lovely Action – 1 Corinthians 16:14
Your every action must be done with love. Wow! What an all inclusive command. Love must motivate and guide every action. This motivation is truly at the heart of who God's people are. We are people of love since God's love has been poured into our hearts by His Holy Spirit. It is a high … Continue reading Lovely Action – 1 Corinthians 16:14
Condemning Critics – Job 30:11
Because God has loosened my bowstring and oppressed me, they have cast off restraint in my presence. It seems Job’s old cohorts have decided that since he has endured so much trouble he has lost his righteousness and has become a sinner. Or maybe that he has done something that has brought him under God's … Continue reading Condemning Critics – Job 30:11
Magnanimous Grace – Luke 15:32
But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. In a rapidly deteriorating immoral culture, the magnanimous grace of God can be difficult to process for those who are pursuing righteousness. As we age, this grace takes on almost offensive … Continue reading Magnanimous Grace – Luke 15:32
God’s Invitation – Luke 14:15-24
When one of those who were reclining at the table with Him heard this, he said to Him, “Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!” Luke 14:16 But He said to him, “A man was giving a big dinner, and he invited many... 18 But they all alike began to … Continue reading God’s Invitation – Luke 14:15-24
Do You Understand? – Job 28:28
“And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.’” All wisdom is contained and accessed in this one truth. Fear God and resist evil. This is the wisdom of God. Jesus Christ epitomized this Wisdom and displayed it when He walked among us. … Continue reading Do You Understand? – Job 28:28
Integrity Before God – Job 27:5-6
“Far be it from me that I should declare you right; Till I die I will not put away my integrity from me. “I hold fast my righteousness and will not let it go. My heart does not reproach any of my days.” There is no arrogance whatsoever in what Job is speaking. He knows … Continue reading Integrity Before God – Job 27:5-6
Uniformity or Diversity? – 1 Corinthians 12:29-31
All are not apostles, are they? All are not prophets, are they? All are not teachers, are they? All are not workers of miracles, are they? All do not have gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak with tongues, do they? All do not interpret, do they? But earnestly desire the greater gifts. … Continue reading Uniformity or Diversity? – 1 Corinthians 12:29-31
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