Matthew 16:5-12 ESV “When the disciples reached the other side, they had forgotten to bring any bread. Jesus said to them, ‘Watch and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.’ And they began discussing it among themselves, saying, ‘We brought no bread.’ But Jesus, aware of this, said, ‘O you of little faith, … Continue reading Evil’s Spreading Influence Over the Masses
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In the Wilderness
Video Talk Isaiah 40:3 ESV A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” This was prophesied by Isaiah but it was fulfilled in John the Baptist who prepared the way for Jesus Christ’s physical ministry on the earth and for the … Continue reading In the Wilderness
Speaking Truth and Showing Love
A responder to one of my blogs said this today in response to the blog post, “Bellowing with their Mouths” (1): “Thank you for this reflection on Psalm 59 and how it speaks to the reality of persecution and opposition that Christians may face. I appreciate your emphasis on the importance of speaking the truth … Continue reading Speaking Truth and Showing Love
Are Works Necessary?
James 2:14-19,26 ESV “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, be warmed and filled,’ without giving them … Continue reading Are Works Necessary?
Do Not Quench the Spirit
Accurately Handling (2 Timothy 2:15 NASB) Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. How do we do this? It is not in our flesh. I can tell you that most certainly. We can only do this in the … Continue reading Do Not Quench the Spirit
What is the Righteousness of God?
Romans 10:1-4 ESV “Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to … Continue reading What is the Righteousness of God?
The Character of Jesus
2 Corinthians 5:11,14-15 ESV “Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others… For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who … Continue reading The Character of Jesus
Fleshly Mindsets
Video Talk Romans 8:1-8 ESV “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By … Continue reading Fleshly Mindsets
If What I Said is Wrong
Jesus Christ, the Son of God (and God) had just been betrayed by one of his closest companions, Judas, who turned him over to the authorities to be arrested and to be put on trial, as though he was guilty of committing a crime. And so Judas came with a detachment of soldiers and some … Continue reading If What I Said is Wrong
Worth it All
In Context (John 13-15) It was right before Jesus’ betrayal, arrest, and crucifixion. At what is called “The Last Supper,” Jesus washed his disciples feet, and he proclaimed to his disciples that one of them would betray him, which was Judas. But his other disciples did not understand what he was saying to them. And … Continue reading Worth it All
Run With It 