Let Us Be Reasonable

“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord:though your sins are like scarlet,they shall be as white as snow;though they are red like crimson,they shall become like wool.If you are willing and obedient,you shall eat the good of the land;but if you refuse and rebel,you shall be eaten by the sword;for the mouth of … Continue reading Let Us Be Reasonable

They Have Forsaken the Lord

“Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth;for the Lord has spoken:‘Children have I reared and brought up,but they have rebelled against me.The ox knows its owner,and the donkey its master's crib,but Israel does not know,my people do not understand.’ “Ah, sinful nation,a people laden with iniquity,offspring of evildoers,children who deal corruptly!They have forsaken the … Continue reading They Have Forsaken the Lord

What are You Searching After?

“Whoever is steadfast in righteousness will live,but he who pursues evil will die.Those of crooked heart are an abomination to the Lord,but those of blameless ways are his delight.Be assured, an evil person will not go unpunished,but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered. “Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor,but evil comes to him … Continue reading What are You Searching After?

Treated Like Jesus was Treated

“…and they prepared the Passover. And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, ‘I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.’ … Continue reading Treated Like Jesus was Treated

Sent of God to the Tenants

And Jesus began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard and let it out to tenants and went into another country for a long while. When the time came, he sent a servant to the tenants, so that they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the … Continue reading Sent of God to the Tenants

If These Were Silent

“As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying, ‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory … Continue reading If These Were Silent

Take His Yoke Upon You

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30 ESV) Many … Continue reading Take His Yoke Upon You

Courage When Rebuked and Silenced

As Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. And hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” And he cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” And those who were in front rebuked him, … Continue reading Courage When Rebuked and Silenced