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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 we look …
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 …
“Leave your impoverished confusion and live! Walk up the street to a life with meaning.” ~King Solomon
What does Lady Wisdom say to me? I’m living in confusion and impoverished by it. I should leave the land …
“God is strong, and he wants you strong.” ~Apostle Paul
Some things are amazingly simple with God. Here are a few of them. God is strong. Nothing weak about him …
“Real help comes from God.” ~King David
There is help and then there is real help. Real help comes from God. I don’t know about others, but …
"Just as the Father has life in himself, he has conferred on the Son life in himself. " ~~Jesus
Jesus knows that God is all about life. He is our source and it will last forever. Jesus also knows …
“I cannot do it, but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.” ~Joseph
Joseph had been in jail a long time. Pharaoh put him there. But now, all of the sudden, Pharaoh needed …
God is great, God and good!
God is great – Nothing is impossible for Him. He can and does anything. Jesus redeems me. Jesus saves me. …
“Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power.” ~Jeremiah
It is another beautiful day in paradise. Which reminds me that He made all of this. With His word He commanded …
“I’ve yet to come across this kind of simple trust anywhere in Israel.” ~Jesus
The Roman Centurian was very humble and knew that Jesus could give the command and his servant would be healed. …
“Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” ~Jesus
When I see miracles, I am seeing the glory of God. It happens when I believe. First the believe, then …
“God can do anything. Far more than you could ever imagine.” ~Apostle Paul
I have ideas. I imagine “what if”. Some of this stuff is pretty cool!! Do these ideas seem to be …
“Do whatever he tells you.” ~Mother of Jesus (Mary)
This is pretty good advise. It came from a woman who knew Jesus very well. His mother knew who Jesus …
“She will bring a son to birth, and when she does, you, Joseph, will name him Jesus (Yehshuah)—’God saves’—because he will save his people from sin.” ~God’s angel
Joseph had a lot to deal with. What to name the Son of God wasn’t one of them. God’s angel …
I must not magnify my problem. I must magnify Jesus.
Life is about focus. Jesus shows us how important this is. It is easy to see what God is not …
“My strength comes from God.” ~King David
There is a lot to know in life. Most of them aren’t critical. Where does my strength come from? Now …
What matters? There are a lot of things that don’t really matter at the end of the day.
What matters? There are a lot of things that don’t really matter at the end of the day. Who won …
“I’m going to keep that celebration going because I know how it’s going to turn out.” ~Apostle Paul
I know the end of the story. I know that Jesus is the anointed one of God and is in …
Can Jesus heal my soul?
I am broken and in need of help. I miss God’s goal for my life. What do I do? Jesus …
“You’re asking the wrong question.” ~Jesus
I need to change my mind (repent). I need to ask the right questions. I am clearly not always seeing …
“There are no ‘ifs’ among believers. Anything can happen.” ~Jesus
What a mighty lesson of faith this story teaches us. Jesus is clear with us. We want to believe but …
“I’ll remove the stone heart from your body and replace it with a heart that’s God-willed.” ~God
Now here is good news. God can’t see our old heart. God can’t see that we are dirty and need …
“Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide.” ~ God’s Angel
When it was time to give birth to Jesus, no one had room for Him. So Mary did what she …
“God, God-of-Heaven, the great and awesome God, loyal to his agreement and faithful to those who love him and obey his commands.” ~Nehemiah
Nehemiah was an amazing man of God. He had a big yes going on in his life. He knew how …
When will we come to Jesus?
When we will come to Jesus? When will be the right time? Now is the time. Jesus wants us just as …
“Forever God is with us.” ~Michael W. Smith
Give thanks to the Lord, Our God and King His love endures forever For He is good, He is above …
What is it that God can’t do?
What can’t God do? It is a simple question. The silence around this one is deafening. There is nothing God can’t …
“The words I say to you are not just my own. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work.” ~Jesus
Jesus didn’t say what He wanted to. His words were from our Heavenly Father. The origin of what He said was …
Is God over the hill?
God is not over the hill. God is not past His prime. He is God. He is great. God is the same today …
“Great and powerful God, determined in purpose and relentless in following through.” ~Jeremiah
God is God and nothing is impossible for him at all. God is great and powerful. God never runs out …
