War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
Nevertheless, at Your Word
Luke 5:4-11 NKJV When Jesus had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” 5But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” 6And when they had … Continue reading Nevertheless, at Your Word
Anointed to Preach the Gospel
Luke 4:16-21 NKJV 16 So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. 17 And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the … Continue reading Anointed to Preach the Gospel
Graceful, but Salty
“Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.” (Colossians 4:5-6 NKJV) Who are those who are “outside”? From a Christian perspective this would be speaking of those who are outside the … Continue reading Graceful, but Salty
Making Them Disciples of Christ
Matthew 28:18-20 NKJV And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all things … Continue reading Making Them Disciples of Christ
Why Can’t We All Get Along?
Matthew 27:39-43 NKJV 39And those who passed by blasphemed Him, wagging their heads 40and saying, “You who destroy the temple and build it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross.” 41Likewise the chief priests also, mocking with the scribes and elders, said, 42“He saved others; … Continue reading Why Can’t We All Get Along?
Then They Crucified Him
Matthew 27:35-37 NKJV 35Then they crucified Him, and divided His garments, casting lots, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet: “They divided My garments among them,And for My clothing they cast lots.” 36Sitting down, they kept watch over Him there. 37And they put up over His head the accusation written against … Continue reading Then They Crucified Him
The Denial of Jesus Christ
Matthew 26:69-75 NKJV Now Peter sat outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl came to him, saying, “You also were with Jesus of Galilee.” 70But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are saying.” 71And when he had gone out to the gateway, another girl saw him and … Continue reading The Denial of Jesus Christ
Do You Know Betrayal?
Matthew 26:47-56 NKJV And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, with a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and elders of the people. 48Now His betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him.” 49Immediately he went up … Continue reading Do You Know Betrayal?
“Are You Still Sleeping and Resting?”
Matthew 26:36-46 NKJV Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, “Sit here while I go and pray over there.” 37And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. 38Then He said to them, “My soul … Continue reading “Are You Still Sleeping and Resting?”
The Parable of The Talents
Matthew 25:14-30 NKJV “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a … Continue reading The Parable of The Talents
Run With It 