When did Jesus the Messiah first bid his disciples to receive the Holy Spirit?
All the disciples of Jesus were baptized and immersed in the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This is not Pentecost. This …
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Are we willing to cry aloud to God?
Why this is important: My enemy (Satan) enjoys mocking me. He gets so much pleasure from it. It is fun and …
Are we properly remembering Jesus?
It is Friday, immediately preceding Resurrection Sunday. It is celebrated traditionally as the day on which Jesus was crucified. The …
“Do you want to be healed?” ~Jesus
Jesus can ask us direct and stunning questions. Imagine you have been an invalid and crippled for 38 years. Now …
“It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.” ~Jeremiah
After I had given the deed of purchase to Baruch the son of Neriah, I prayed to the Lord, …
Are we up to the challenges of Jesus?
Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when …
Did Jesus visit Sheol before He was resurrected?
Brethren, I may confidently say to you regarding the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us …
Are we ready to follow Jesus?
Jesus ushers in the Kingdom of God, explaining to the crowds, not just the disciples, how it works. I do …
How important is “theology” to Jesus?
Am I clever? I like to think I am some days. So did the Sadducees (Religious Leaders and Elites). They …
Top ten most popular articles for 2021
I pray for a stunning new year for you and your families. God is good and God is in a …
Why do we say that “God is God”?
Don’t just go shopping for a god. Gods are not for sale. I swear I’ll never treat god-names like …
“My word that comes from my mouth will not return to me empty, but it will accomplish what I please.” ~God to Isaiah
Why it matters: God promises that because he loves me, He will always rescue me. God promises he will protect me. …
Who gives us the words we need to say?
Here is my take: Oh man, this hits home with me. I think a lot. I am a thinker. So, …
“Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb” ~Saints of God
Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed one. Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a colt, royally yet humbly, to the rejoicing of …
Does anyone have the foggiest idea what sort of power we blithely invoke while in the hands of God?
Annie Dillard has one of the best quotes about church. She is an unbeliever as best I can tell. She …
What impresses Jesus?
Jesus challenges us to understand certain realities. The wise person doesn’t argue with him. The wise person has insight. Here …
“Nothing is too hard for you.” ~Jeremiah
God is charge — always. All the time. This is true but not always easy to remember and act on. …
“Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Can you probe the limits of the Almighty?” ~Zophar the Naamathite
If you think about it, the list of things we cannot do is rather long. Whipping out our credit card …
“Fasten your seatbelts, it is going to be a bumpy night.” ~Bette Davis
Still later, as the Eleven were eating supper, he appeared and took them to task most severely for their stubborn …
Jesus was on a roll!
Jesus was on a roll. A mighty move of God with healing everywhere. So, He left the region of Tyre, …
“We don’t want a riot on our hands,” ~Religious elites
Why this is important: The religious leaders and elites of Jesus day were afraid of a riot. Now that is …
“Through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil.” ~Author of Hebrews
Am I in a war? Is this a battle? Yes, it is. Jesus knows it is true. I must take …
Was the glory of Jesus revealed through his miracles?
The miracle of turning water into wine did something for His disciples. It revealed His glory and gave them a …
How can we have more boldness and power in our lives?
The apostles had already received the power of the Holy Spirit after Jesus was raised from the dead and ascended …
Do you think it’s possible to enter the house of an able-bodied man, and walk off with his possessions unless you tie him up first?
Jesus challenges us to be awake and able-bodied. Jesus knows that unless Satan ties us up first, our possessions can’t …
Why leaders push for position? Why do demagogues and delegates meet for summit talks, the God-deniers, the Messiah-defier?
King David understood terrorism very well. He was in battle after battle for his life and his men. He defeated …
What does resurrection to an incorruptable body mean?
The resurrection of Jesus is stunning. It is not to be just celebrated at Easter. It is the core of …
Jesus has a question for us.
Do I want to get well? Jesus is in the healing business. Jesus can heal me physically and Jesus can heal …
Are we seeing the glory of Jesus today?
Mothers, you have to love them. They want us to do something. We might as well do it. Jesus …
Did John the baptizer promise that the Messiah would cleanse us with the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
John’s preaching centered on repentance and the kingdom of heaven. The word repent means “to change one’s mind and act …
Does God give us more to do than He has power to enable us to accomplish?
Faith is speaking to me. Faith tells me that no matter what lies ahead, God is already there. God doesn’t …
Should we fear God?
What we know: Proverbs 1:7 declares, “The fear of the Master is the beginning of knowledge.” Until we understand who God is …
Mourning
Here is a guest article from Mandy Sweigart-Quinn. Mandy is known as the Blue Collar Theologian (www.bluecollartheologian.blog)! She loves Jesus, His …
Must we always be watchful and ready? Is the return of Jesus imminent?
The word imminent means “likely to happen at any moment; impending.” When we speak of the imminence of the Messiah’s …
Is justice one of God’s attributes?
Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …
Does Jesus have victory over rulers and authorities? Do we have victory over death?
Jesus is victorious. Jesus has disarmed the enemy and shown us all what they are made of. Jesus is triumphant. …
Is everything possible with God?
Imagine being a young woman. You are a virgin. An angel shows up and lets you know you are going …
When did the glory of Jesus occur?
Jesus the Messiah’s beauty, radiance and splendor reflects the glory of the Father. It is both revealed to and …
Are we blathering to God? Is God listening?
Listening is not talking. Are my prayers one sided? Am I the only one talking? I clearly need to be …
“Son of Man” Meaning – Why Jesus Used This Name
What does the Son of Man mean? This article is part of the Names of God Series featuring the most …
Are we questioning that Jesus has authority directly from God?
The authority of Jesus is questioned by others: Are we questioning that Jesus has the authority from God? We need …
Are we looking for Jesus in all the wrong places?
We are looking for Jesus in all the wrong places. We think “he was”. Our language and attitude is focused …
Does God gave us eternal life? Is that life in his Son Jesus?
Yeshua [Jesus], the Messiah, is the Son of God. God says it and Yeshua affirms it. As the Apostle John …
What is a covenant? Why did we need a new one?
What is a covenant? A covenant (διαθήκη diathēkē) is an agreement or contract between two parties. In the scriptures, it …
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives?
The Holy Spirit brings joy to believers, giving us an inner contentment and happiness which is not dependent upon external …
Will we be bold? Will we have courage?
Jesus wants to perform a miracle in our lives. There are many competing voices telling us it won’t happen. Who …
Do we need a good shepherd?
King David knew that our Master (Yahweh) is our shepherd. We all love Psalm 23. Jesus is the good shepherd. …
What did Jesus say about His resurrection?
We believe that Jesus, the anointed Messiah of God, was crucified in our place, to pay our penalty for missing …
Why did Jesus die on the cross for us?
We miss God’s goal (aka sin) for our lives. That separates us from God. We need reconciliation to God. …
Does God change?
Is God immutable? Dr. Gordon Isaac Hebrews 13:8 says Jesus the Messiah is the same yesterday, today and forever. It …
Does Jesus like to heal people? Can we experience the mighty power of God?
Yeshua [Jesus] is wired with the power of God. God’s energy flows through Jesus continuously. So much so, when a …
What is the purpose of the miracles of Jesus? Are they signs of the power of God?
There are so many amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus, revealing and confirming his Messianic credentials, and the coming of …
What is the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus?
Scripture presents conclusive evidence that Jesus the Messiah was in fact resurrected from the dead to an incorruptible body. The …
Will the wicked get off scot-free? Will God’s loyal people triumph?
Sometimes it seems like doing the right thing is not being rewarded. Solomon reminds us this isn’t true. God is …
What do you do when Jesus won’t do what you want Him to?
You come to Jesus. You beg him to personally come and heal your son who is dying. Jesus puts you off. …
Where do we get with courage? What happens when we believe Jesus?
What we know: With faith comes a risk. “What if ….”, we think. What if God doesn’t answer. What if …
It is always a victory parade in Jesus. Are we ready for it?
Why it matters: Parades are so much fun. The bands, the floats, and the celebration of a special day. Everyone …
God can do anything, you know — far more than you could ever imagine.
I have ideas. I imagine, “what if”. Some of these thoughts seem pretty cool!! Does it seem to be far fetched …
Why don’t our faithless solutions allow God to shine through?
Jesus challenges us. It had been a long day. It was beginning to get late. His disciples came to him …
What are examples of the authority of Jesus? Do we see them in miracles?
There are so many amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus, revealing and confirming his Messianic credentials, and the coming of …
Jesus is dead. What would the disciples do?
They had waited. It wasn’t easy but they honored the Sabbath. So much had happened and they were so distraught. …
Is there any “if God can” among the followers of Jesus? Can anything happen?
Jesus summons us to a new level of belief. There are no “ifs” in His world. The new plan he …
Is the resurrection of Jesus evidence of God?
Jesus rose from the dead. That is amazing and represents the good news of God. God is not dead. We …
Is faithfulness encouragement to be trustworthy?
I am called to be faithful and trustworthy. I am challenged by this some days. When I think about it …
You don’t expect to bury your children.
She is 12 years old. She got sick. She died. Everyone is beside themselves in grief and horror. You don’t …
God has a plan. He uses it for His glory. He uses it for our redemption.
Jesus was performing many signs and wonders. The raising of Lazarus from the dead capped it off. That had everyone …
How do the miracles of Jesus reveal and confirm his Messianic credentials and the coming of God’s Kingdom?
There are so many stunning, amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus. They reveal and confirm his Messianic credentials. They announce …
Who is God? Is God omnipotent (all powerful)?
Omnipotent means to have unlimited power (omni = all; potent = powerful). God is able and powerful to do anything …
Are we in a fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels?
Men of God. This is for you. I have spent a week focused on this scripture. We must know that …
Do we have a spirit of fear?
How easy is it to focus on what God doesn’t do for me? Way too easy. I get distracted. The …
You don’t expect to bury your children.
She is 12 years old. She got sick. She died. Everyone is beside themselves in grief and horror. You don’t …
God has a plan for us. What is it? Healing and restoration.
Jesus didn’t cause anyone to be lame. It was never about character building. There was no lesson to be learned. No …
Has Jesus finished everything He came to do?
Jesus had been thirsty. They gave him some sour wine. Jesus knew everything God had sent him here to accomplish …
“O woman, your faith is great; it shall be done for you as you wish.” ~Jesus
Here is good news. Jesus heals the sick and the demon possessed. Jesus does it all the time. Jesus is …
“Love to you, Lord God! You pay a fair wage for a good day’s work!” ~King David
I hear this clearly. I can count on God. My strength comes straight from God. It is not of my …
“For You are great and do wondrous deeds; You alone are God.” ~King David
I am constantly amazed and stunned at how good God is and beautiful His works are. He has done wonderful …
“And the Holy Spirit, when He comes, will convict the world concerning missing God’s goal and righteousness and judgment.” ~Jesus
The Holy Spirit convicts me. I miss God’s goal for my life (aka sin) and the Holy Spirit of God …
“Don’t be alarmed, because the boy’s alive.” ~Apostle Paul
This is a stunning story about Paul’s preaching. To say he could be long winded is a huge understatement. I …
“I am willing; be made clean.” ~Jesus
Jesus has some good news for me. I want Jesus to make me clean. Jesus wants to make me clean. …
“Say the word, and my servant will be healed.” ~Roman Centurion
What does faith look like? How can I know how to grab ahold of it and have more of it …
“If you are reviled for the name of the Messiah, you are happy, because the Spirit of God and of glory rests on you” ~Peter
I should expect to be persecuted. Jesus said it. it is normal for a disciple. Why? Because following Jesus and …
“Large crowds followed Jesus from Galilee and the Decapolis and Jerusalem and Judea and from beyond the Jordan.” ~Apostle Matthew
It is stunning. There is the ebb and flow to those who follow Jesus. At any given point, it was …
“Quiet! Settle down!” ~Jesus
Jesus knows something. Jesus knows a storm is coming. I will be in the storm, with Him. Will I have …
“Woman, why do you weep?” ~Angel to Mary
Alone. Depressed. Confused. I am all those things some days. I am weeping. I feel abandoned. Where is my Jesus? …
“The wicked are edgy with guilt, ready to run off even when no one’s after them; Honest people are relaxed and confident, bold as lions.” ~King Solomon
A lion is a mighty and very courageous animal. Jesus is the Lion of the tribe of Judah. I want …
“Don’t call attention to yourself; let others do that for you.” ~King Solomon
Jesus calls on me to be humble. God is God. God is great. I am not. I am a slave. …
“Happy are those who hear God’s Word and guard it with their lives!” ~Jesus
Jesus knows. Jesus knows what is important. Jesus thrives on the word of God, His Father. Jesus knows how to …
“God is great — everything works together for good for his servant.” ~King David
I have something to shout about. I have family and friends that want the best for me. They really do. …
“Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Master Jesus the Messiah.” ~Apostle Paul
Can I do good? I want to but there is this evil nature that can get in the way. God shows …
“Bravo, God, bravo!” ~King David
Where is my enthusiasm for God and His marvelous works? Why don’t I shout it out? Do I long for …
“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” ~Jesus
There is a break from the horror of Good Friday! Jesus is carrying out the plan of His Father. His …
“You’re way off base, and here’s why: One, you don’t know your Bibles; two, you don’t know how God works.” ~Jesus
Am I clever? I like to think I am some days. So did the Sadducess (Religious Leaders). They thought they …
“I’m not trying to get my way in the world’s way. I’m trying to get your way, your Word’s way.” ~King David
Who’s way should I seek? King David knows it is God’s way and not his way. Jesus challenges me to …
“There is no need to dismiss them.” ~Jesus
Jesus knows that nothing is impossible with God. It is in his heart, he believes it, he thinks about it …
“The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.'” ~King David
It may not be said out loud but a mark of a foolish person is that in their heart, they …
“Am I so decrepit that I can’t deliver?” ~God
God is not decrepit. That may not be obvious but it is the BIG reality. He has not forgotten how …
“Do you have any idea how difficult it is for people who ‘have it all’ to enter God’s kingdom?” ~Jesus
We know the story of the rich man who came to Jesus. Eventually, as the story unfolded, Jesus challenged him …
“Do you still not get it?” ~Jesus
There is something Jesus knows about me and I am thinking he knows it about you as well. The disciples …
“It is abnormal for a Christian not to have an appetite for the impossible.” ~Bill Johnson
“For the Kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.” ~Apostle Paul 1 Corinthians 4:20 NKJV In God’s …
“Am I so decrepit that I can’t deliver?” ~God
Lately I have been thinking about what our Father is not. I don’t know why that helps but it frames …
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