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”
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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”
Desperate Love
During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. 8 Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered Hebrews 5:7-8 When Jesus was on earth, he prayed earnestly and ferventlyContinue reading “Desperate Love”
To Be Understood
14. Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven,[f] Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet heContinue reading “To Be Understood”
My Way or the Highway
Even though they watched me at work for forty years,your ancestors refused to let me do it my way; over and over they tried my patience. Hebrews 3:8 The Message The author is reminding these Christians of their Jewish history and how faithful Moses was, but the people wouldn’t listen to God’s voice through him.Continue reading “My Way or the Highway”
Is It Really Evil ?
But deliver us from evil (the evil one). Matthew 6:13b Are the devil, Satan, and demons real? Is there a real war going on in the heavenlies over our faith? I think all of us would answer a resounding, “Yes!” You can’t turn on the news or read or watch any media source without seeingContinue reading “Is It Really Evil ?”
Why Me?
And do not lead us into hard testing. Matthew 6:13a (Jewish Bible) In Matthew 4 Jesus was tempted by Satan who offered Him everything God had promised him without the suffering of the cross. If you don’t believe Jesus was really tempted but just going through the motions for our sakes, them I weep forContinue reading “Why Me?”
I’m Sorry; Please Forgive Me.
12. And forgive us our debts,(sins) as we also have forgiven our debtors (those who sinned against us. Matthew6: 12 In the Roman world having an outstanding debt was serious business. It often became a matter of life and death. If you couldn’t pay your debt, you could be thrown in prison or even putContinue reading “I’m Sorry; Please Forgive Me.”
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