14 But the man said, “Who made you a prince and a judge over us? Do you intend to kill me as you killed the Egyptian?” Then Moses was afraid and said, “Certainly this incident is known.” Exodus 2:14 Moses knew he was a Hebrew adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter. When he became an adult and becameContinue reading “Murderer to Miracle Worker”
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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 still 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”
Like Father Like Son
Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. 2 And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the Son he created the universe. 3 The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the veryContinue reading “Like Father Like Son”
God’s Timing
The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. 56 Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment. Luke 23:55 Jesus had been crucified and Joseph had taken his body and laid itContinue reading “God’s Timing”
No Strings Attached
12 One day in one of the villages there was a man covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus he fell down before him in prayer and said, “If you want to, you can cleanse me.”13 Jesus put out his hand, touched him, and said, “I want to. Be clean.” Then and there his skin was smooth,Continue reading “No Strings Attached”
Not me, Never!
Simon, stay on your toes. Satan has tried his best to separate all of you from me, like chaff from wheat. Simon, I’ve prayed for you in particular that you not give in or give out. When you have come through the time of testing, turn to your companions and give them a fresh start.”33 PeterContinue reading “Not me, Never!”
Whatever It Takes
By this time a lot of men and women of doubtful reputation were hanging around Jesus, listening intently. The Pharisees and religion scholars were not pleased, not at all pleased. They growled, “He takes in sinners and eats meals with them, treating them like old friends.” Luke 15:1-3 The Religious leaders were highly critical ofContinue reading “Whatever It Takes”
Rules and Unreasonable Requirements
But He said, “Woe to you lawyers as well, because you weigh men down with burdens [man-made rules, unreasonable requirements] which are hard to bear, and you yourselves will not even touch the burdens with one of your fingers [to lighten the load]. Luke 11:46 Amplified Version Jesus had just rebuked the Pharisees because they appeared to be cleanContinue reading “Rules and Unreasonable Requirements”
The Almighty Optometrist
Your eye is a lamp, lighting up your whole body. If you live wide-eyed in wonder and belief, your body fills up with light. Luke 11: 34- NLT Jesus had just explained that we are to put our lamp on a lampstand to provide light for others to see the way. Then He compares ourContinue reading “The Almighty Optometrist”
Upside Down to Right Side Up
“I’ve come to start a fire on this earth—how I wish it were blazing right now! I’ve come to change everything, turn everything rightside up—how I long for it to be finished! Do you think I came to smooth things over and make everything nice? Not so. I’ve come to disrupt and confront! From nowContinue reading “Upside Down to Right Side Up”
