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”
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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”
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”
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”
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.”
Hot from the Oven
11 Give us today our daily bread. Matthew 6:11 It has been a restless night, but you awaken to the aroma of freshly baked bread Just one slice slathered in butter and maybe some jelly, and suddenly you feel refreshed and ready to face another day. If only this could happen every day! Well, according toContinue reading “Hot from the Oven”
Your Will – Does It Matter?
Your Will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10b In his book, “Praying like Monks, Living Like Fools,” Tyler Stanton calls praying for God’s to do on earth what He has ordained in heaven is intercessory prayer. “We are to intercede, come between two parties, to mediate reconciliation. Interceding is simplyContinue reading “Your Will – Does It Matter?”
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