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
Songs
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
God Has His Reasons
Video Talk John 9:1-11 ESV As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed … Continue reading God Has His Reasons
Stiff-Necked People Resisting God
Summary of Acts 7:1-60, with practical application First of all, Stephen was a man of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom. And, full of grace and power, he was doing great wonders and signs among the people. But then he faced opposition from some groups of people who disputed with him, but … Continue reading Stiff-Necked People Resisting God
Who are the Libertines?
Summary of Acts 6:1-15 ESV, with practical application Stephen, a man with a good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, full of grace and power, was doing great wonders and signs among the people. Then some of those who belonged to the synagogue of the Freedmen (libertines), and some others, rose up and … Continue reading Who are the Libertines?
Right and Wrong Judgments
Video Talk Romans 2:17-24 ESV “But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God and know his will and approve what is excellent, because you are instructed from the law; and if you are sure that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those … Continue reading Right and Wrong Judgments
Sharing in His Sufferings
Matthew 20:17-19 ESV “And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way he said to them, ‘See, we are going up to Jerusalem. And the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death and … Continue reading Sharing in His Sufferings
Religious Hypocrisy
Video Talk Isaiah 58:1-8 ESV “Cry aloud; do not hold back;lift up your voice like a trumpet;declare to my people their transgression,to the house of Jacob their sins.Yet they seek me dailyand delight to know my ways,as if they were a nation that did righteousnessand did not forsake the judgment of their God;they ask of … Continue reading Religious Hypocrisy
But Now Take Courage
Haggai 2:1-5 NASB “On the twenty-first of the seventh month, the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet saying, ‘Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to the remnant of the people saying, “Who is left among you … Continue reading But Now Take Courage
Being Ruled by Emotions
Isaiah 30:1-2 ESV “Ah, stubborn children,” declares the Lord, “who carry out a plan, but not mine, and who make an alliance, but not of my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin; who set out to go down to Egypt, without asking for my direction, to take refuge in the protection of Pharaoh … Continue reading Being Ruled by Emotions
Run With It 