And I brought him to your disciples, and they could not heal him.” And Jesus answered, “O faithless and twisted generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him here to me.” "O faithless and twisted generation..." My tendency when reading this statement is to … Continue reading Faithless and Twisted – Matthew 17:16-17
Seeing vs. Submitting – Luke 23:8
When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him, and he was hoping to see some sign done by him. Just because someone wants to see Jesus does not necessarily mean they want to listen to Him and submit to His teaching. … Continue reading Seeing vs. Submitting – Luke 23:8
God’s Humble Servant – Genesis 13:9
“Is not the whole land before you? Separate yourself from me. If you take the left hand, then I will go to the right, or if you take the right hand, then I will go to the left.” For the first time in all of my reading of the Bible this truth regarding Abram’s offer … Continue reading God’s Humble Servant – Genesis 13:9
Offended – Matthew 13:57
And they were offended by Him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his household.” How easy it is to be offended by truth and those who speak it. For the one who is nominally faithful or flat out evil-seeking, the contrast of truth and … Continue reading Offended – Matthew 13:57
Saving the Gentiles – Acts 11:18
When they heard these things they fell silent. And they glorified God, saying, “Then to the Gentiles also God has granted repentance that leads to life.” What a blessed, revolutionary truth this is. His statement brings hope to all non-Jews. God is no respecter of persons whenever Salvation is involved. Redemption is open to all … Continue reading Saving the Gentiles – Acts 11:18
Be a Good Loser – Matthew 10:39
Anyone finding his life will lose it, and anyone losing his life because of Me will find it. There are those lives among us or who have gone before us that clearly demonstrate what this looks like so. Yet, in my own life, I really wonder what this looks like. From my perspective it seems … Continue reading Be a Good Loser – Matthew 10:39
The Severity of Sin – Matthew 5:27-30
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better … Continue reading The Severity of Sin – Matthew 5:27-30
