Jesus, Delivered Over to Death

Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, who is also God, the second person of our triune God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – left his throne in heaven, came to earth, was born as a human baby to a human mother, but was conceived of the Holy Spirit. So when he lived … Continue reading Jesus, Delivered Over to Death

Are You Single or Double-Minded?

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person … Continue reading Are You Single or Double-Minded?

While Remaining Steadfast Under Trial

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” (James 1:2-4 ESV) “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when … Continue reading While Remaining Steadfast Under Trial

“Everyone Mocks Me”

“O Lord, you have deceived me,and I was deceived;you are stronger than I,and you have prevailed.I have become a laughingstock all the day;everyone mocks me.For whenever I speak, I cry out,I shout, ‘Violence and destruction!’For the word of the Lord has become for mea reproach and derision all day long.If I say, ‘I will not … Continue reading “Everyone Mocks Me”

Standing Against the Devil’s Tricks

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this … Continue reading Standing Against the Devil’s Tricks

“Speak to Us Smooth Things”

“Then they said, ‘Come, let us make plots against Jeremiah, for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, let us strike him with the tongue, and let us not pay attention to any of his words.’ “Hear me, O Lord,and listen to … Continue reading “Speak to Us Smooth Things”

We are Clay Vessels

“The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: ‘Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will let you hear my words.’ So I went down to the potter's house, and there he was working at his wheel. And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter's … Continue reading We are Clay Vessels

Your High Places for Sin

“’The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron; with a point of diamond it is engraved on the tablet of their heart, and on the horns of their altars, while their children remember their altars and their Asherim, beside every green tree and on the high hills, on the mountains in the … Continue reading Your High Places for Sin

Do Not Fear Them!

“Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he entered with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest, but Peter stood outside at the door. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the servant girl … Continue reading Do Not Fear Them!