If I don’t do the things my Father does, well and good; don’t believe me. But if I am doing them, put aside for a moment what you hear me say about myself and just take the evidence of the actions that are right before your eyes. John 10:36-37 Jesus has been using the idea ofContinue reading “Walk the Talk”
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Wise In Whose Eyes?
2-4 Don’t run from tests and hardships, brothers and sisters. As difficult as they are, you will ultimately find joy in them; if you embrace them, your faith will blossom under pressure and teach you true patience as you endure. And true patience brought on by endurance will equip you to complete the long journey and cross the finish line—mature, complete, and wantingContinue reading “Wise In Whose Eyes?”
Peak-a-Boo, I See You
Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I run away from where You are? 8 If I go up to heaven, You are there! If I make my bed in the place of the dead, You are there! 9 If I take the wings of the morning or live in the farthest part of the sea, 10 evenContinue reading “Peak-a-Boo, I See You”
Don’t Chicken Out
“Don’t be terrified of them. God, your God, is leading the way; he’s fighting for you. You saw with your own eyes what he did for you in Egypt; you saw what he did in the wilderness, how God, your God, carried you as a father carries his child, carried you the whole way until you arrivedContinue reading “Don’t Chicken Out”
Fight or Flight
The picture was becoming clear to the Pharisees that Jesus had gained a following much larger than that of John the Baptist, the wandering prophet. Now He could see that the Pharisees were beginning to plot against Him. 2 This was because His disciples were busy ritually cleansing many new disciples through baptism,[a] 3 He chose to leave Judea where most PhariseesContinue reading “Fight or Flight”
The Aroma of Fresh Bread
32 Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, Moses didn’t give you bread from heaven. My Father did. And now he offers you the true bread from heaven. 33 The true bread of God is the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”34 “Sir,” they said, “give us that bread every day.”35 Jesus replied, “I am theContinue reading “The Aroma of Fresh Bread”
I Am Guilty
40-42 Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s witness and followed Jesus. The first thing he did after finding where Jesus lived was find his own brother, Simon, telling him, “We’ve found the Messiah” (that is, “Christ”). He immediately led him to Jesus. 45-46 Philip went and found Nathanael and told him,Continue reading “I Am Guilty”
I Want It Now!
16. and [see to it] that no one is immoral or godless like Esau, who sold his own birthright for a single meal. (Amplified) Hebrews 12:16 16. Watch out for the Esau syndrome: trading away God’s lifelong gift in order to satisfy a short-term appetite. (Message)Hebrews 12:16 Esau was the first born of the twins of IsaacContinue reading “I Want It Now!”
Forget the Checklist
This new plan I’m making with Israel isn’t going to be written on paper,isn’t going to be chiseled in stone. This time I’m writing out the plan in them,carving it on the lining of their hearts. I’ll be their God, they’ll be my people. Hebrews 8:9-10 The law given to Moses on stone did not work. TheContinue reading “Forget the Checklist”
No Fasting, Only Feasting
When God wanted to guarantee his promises, he gave his word, a rock-solid guarantee—God can’t break his word. And because his word cannot change, the promise is likewise unchangeable. Hebrews 6:17-18 The writer is encouraging these Christians to continue to grow in the Lord. He talks about the danger and consequence of going back on your commitmentContinue reading “No Fasting, Only Feasting”
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