John 3:1-12 ESV “Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.’ … Continue reading We Must be Born Again
Things to Think About
Philippians 4:8-9 ESV “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the … Continue reading Things to Think About
Rejoicing in God’s Grace
Philippians 4:4-7 ESV “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses … Continue reading Rejoicing in God’s Grace
Make Straight the Way of the Lord
John 1:29-36 ESV “The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, “After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.” I myself did not know him, but … Continue reading Make Straight the Way of the Lord
The Holy Lamb of God
John 1:1-5 ESV “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of … Continue reading The Holy Lamb of God
From Where Does My Help Come?
Psalms 121:1-8 ESV “I lift up my eyes to the hills.From where does my help come?My help comes from the Lord,who made heaven and earth.He will not let your foot be moved;he who keeps you will not slumber.Behold, he who keeps Israelwill neither slumber nor sleep. “The Lord is your keeper;the Lord is your shade … Continue reading From Where Does My Help Come?
Don’t Fear! Go and Tell Them
Jesus Christ had just been crucified on a cross and had just breathed his last breath. The curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom, and a centurion who was witnessing his death declared, “Truly this man was the Son of God.” Mark 15:40-41 ESV “There were also women looking on … Continue reading Don’t Fear! Go and Tell Them
Bright Lights
Bright lights, flashing lightsThrough the darknessBeam their brightness Do tell, what they sayWho will gamblePlaying scramble? False faith anyone?Play with fireClowns for hire True faith not in darknessObey SaviorKnow His favor An Original Work / September 10, 2023
Willing to Die to See Others go Free
I am reading in Mark 15 Jesus’ disciple Judas Iscariot had betrayed him to death. Jesus Christ was arrested and put on trial for a crime he did not commit. The people shouted, “Crucify him,” rather than to let him go free. And he was led away inside the palace by soldiers who then clothed … Continue reading Willing to Die to See Others go Free
Liked by Many, but They Cannot Save
Isaiah 46 (select verses) God is speaking to his children Israel. They were his people by physical birth. So, not all of them were followers of God. Today biblical Israel is comprised of both Jew and Gentile by God-persuaded faith in Jesus Christ via dying with Christ to sin and being raised with Christ to … Continue reading Liked by Many, but They Cannot Save
Run With It 