Good news! It is Holy Friday. It is a stunning day to remember what Jesus accomplished for us.
Good Friday, also known as “Holy Friday,” is the Friday immediately preceding Resurrection Sunday. It is celebrated traditionally as the day …
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It is a great day of remembrance for Holy Thursday.
It is Holy Thursday. Spending time today reflecting on that day and evening before the Crucifixion of our Master Jesus, …
What is “Spy Wednesday”?
According to the traditional interpretation of the Bible, Holy Wednesday is the day on which Jesus was anointed with spikenard during a …
Holy Tuesday is a busy day
Holy Tuesday is a busy day. Many chapters of the Gospels are devoted to it.(Matthew 21:23—23:39; Mark 11:27—12:44; Luke 20:1—21:4). Here is …
Here we go — It’s Holy Monday
In the timeline of Passion week, it is a little unclear where to place the story of the Greeks seeking …
Is marriage a part of God’s plan for the human race from creation?
I am married. That is good news. It is a part of God’s plan for me. I have been able …
Do others affirm Jesus the Messiah is God’s Son?
Jesus is the very Son of God. Like all of us who follow Jesus, I must confess that. It is …
What are the Good Shepherd’s roles and routines?
I want to understand Jesus. I want to fully know Him. I can know more by understanding the roles and …
Does Jesus the Messiah bring glory to his Father?
Jesus brings glory to His Father. Jesus shows me how stunning and amazing God is. There is no one like …
What are examples of Jesus as a prophet who speaks with authority?
I must recognize that Jesus is the Messiah and the prophet of God. Jesus speaks to me with authority. The …
Why do atheists refuse to believe in God?
It isn’t that atheists, agnostics and unbelievers don’t know God exists. They do. There is plenty of evidence that they …
Can we have courage in our prayers?
Am I ready to be bold and have confidence when I approach Jesus in prayer? Jesus is my great high …
Why was Jesus the Messiah exalted on the cross?
I see Jesus. He is lifted up on the cross. It is not a pleasant thing to see. He is …
Can we experience a future ecstasy in response to God’s coming kingdom?
We seem a little reluctant to talk about the ecstatic experience. Is that for mystics and weirdo’s, I think? I …
As a slave, am I above my Master Jesus?
Am I a servant or am I a slave? I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid; …
Is Jesus the Lamb worthy?
I must say with a loud voice, worthy is the lamb Jesus who was slain for me. I must sing …
What was the baptism by John all about? How does it differ from baptism today?
I came to Jesus and decided to follow Him at the age of 12. I was immediately baptized in water. …
How should we deal with those who deserve blame?
We all miss God’s goal for our lives. I certainly do. Sometimes that is obvious to other brothers and sisters …
Is God patient with the unrepentant?
I am so thankful that God is patient with me. God gives me every opportunity to radically change my mind …
If I continue missing God’s goal willfully, will I go to hell?
I need to be very careful. God loves me but God has expectations. What can I expect if I know …
How should we exercise patience in communicating the good news message of Jesus?
It is easy to get frustrated some days. I believe I am proclaiming the message of Jesus. Not everyone is …
Does Jesus get angry with petty legalism in religious observance?
I need to be careful. It is way too easy to fall into the religious rule and legalism trap. The …
Should we be surprised at the coming of the Holy Spirit?
Some days I am just flat out surprise at what God does through His Holy Spirit. I don’t see it …
Is gentleness a strength esteemed by God?
Gentleness is a strength. It is highly desirable, and Jesus shows us the way by His own gentleness. Jesus challenges …
What is the purity of God all about?
God is pure and holy. There is nothing about God that is false at all. There is no evil in …
Was Jesus the Messiah’s obedience necessary for God’s salvation plan?
I have a lot to learn about obedience. I have a great teacher in Jesus the Messiah. As a disciple, …
How does the salvation of the sinner (those who miss God’s goal) occur?
I am always looking for trustworthy statements. They get my attention. I have missed God’s goal for my life (aka …
What does the bible say about the end times (aka eschatology)?
Theology around “the end times” can be confusing. The Bible has a lot to say about the end times. Nearly …
Why are Christians described as believers?
I am a person who believes in God and the work of His Son Jesus. We are a people of …
Is it by God’s mercy that we can persevere?
I have received the very mercy of God. Mercifulness is an attitude of compassion and care, grounded in the nature …
Do our hearts desire holiness?
I want to have a pure heart. If my heart is pure, I will see God. I want a heart …
Have divine preparations been made for believers in heaven?
According to Jesus, heaven is a real place. It is not a product of religious imagination or the result of …
Does God reward faithfulness?
Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people. It is seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects …
Is Jesus the Messiah’s kingdom a heavenly kingdom? Is it of this world?
Jesus is King. I have to confess my loyalty to King Jesus. This is the main thing about the main …
Do fools lack knowledge of God? Am I too absorbed in an evil culture?
God has a plan for my life. I need to focus on what that plan is and doing it. Anything …
How could John, an uneducated fisherman, have written such a literate and theologically rich gospel account?
This is an excellent question. How could John, an uneducated fisherman, have written such a literate and theologically rich gospel …
Why is Jesus the Messiah called Savior?
God’s work of salvation is accomplished supremely through the cross and resurrection of Jesus the Messiah. Because of Jesus, I …
Does Jesus show His Preeminence by His exaltation to the Father’s right hand?
Here are things I believe and know to be true. Jesus is the Son of God He came to earth …
Can we have self-control in response to persecution?
When I was a young man, we used the phrase “just suck it up”. We used it a lot. We …
How do we show love for God?
Is love optional? Yes, I get to decide whether to love or not. So do you. We all do. I …
Does church discipline vindicate publicly God’s honor and holiness?
The assembly of disciples (aka church) is not a fellowship of perfect people. We are a fellowship of the forgiven …
Why should we respect our parents?
I have a job. It is to be obedient to my parents. There was a point in time where that …
Do God’s children have a sure inheritance?
Now here is some very good news. I am a child of God. All of us who follow Jesus are …
What does Jesus teach about humility?
When I come to the Messiah as someone who misses God’s goal (aka sinner), I must come in humility. I …
What is the point in being kind?
God’s goal for me is to be kind, thoughtful and caring. I am to love. That is the main thing …
Is worry a lack of confidence in God?
It is way too easy to let my heart to be troubled. Most days are a challenge. Some are not. …
Should my goal be to please God?
I have a goal. It is given to me by God. I must focus on pleasing God. Jesus leads the …
Why is self-examination so difficult? Is it because of humanity’s fallen nature?
It is very difficult for me to see what is in my heart. I’ve hidden my faults from myself. …
Is Jesus just and impartial in his dealings with people?
I can count on Jesus to be just and treat me fairly. That is way He is. Jesus is loving …
Do we attain peace through Jesus the Messiah’s death?
There is good news! I have peace with God through the blood that Jesus shed on the cross. I was …
Is fear an opportunity for faith?
There is a great conundrum around the issue of fear. God says that I should fear Him and that I …
Does the word of God give life?
I want life. It is important. I know it is. How will I get life? Our Master’s experience of temptation …
Should God’s people oppose the evil within themselves?
I will admit it. I have evil desires. There is evil in my heart. Evil is a lack of goodness. …
What was the wisdom of Jesus based on?
What was one of the primary ways Jesus obtained wisdom? Jesus spent a ton of time in prayer. He talked …
Are good works evidence of God’s grace in the lives of believers?
Jesus calls on me to love. That requires that I do good deeds. We not only share God’s grace, but …
Was Jesus nailed to the cross? How much did He suffer? What was the point?
Jesus was nailed to the cross to die for me and for you. Jesus is the Son of God but …
Is God faithful to his promises?
God is loyal. God is faithful. That is just who God is. It is His very nature. When God says …
Why is Jesus coming back? Is it to raise the dead?
The word rapture does not occur in the Bible. The term comes from a Latin word meaning “a carrying off, …
Is God the true God? What about other gods?
We live in world of covetousness and idolatry. Money, self-indulgence, hedonism, materialism, agnosticism and atheism reign. I am regularly asked …
Is love of money covetousness and a source of evil?
We live in a extremely materialist culture. Money has become an idol and much is measured by how much of …
Is Fasting condemned or commanded by Jesus?
Jesus is clear in that He says, “whenever you fast …” It seems like Jesus expected we would. Scripture does …
Are the disciples of Jesus just the Apostles or believers in general?
Every apostle was a disciple, but not every disciple was an apostle. Every person who believes in Jesus is called …
Is God Holy? Is God Infinitely, Unchangingly Perfect?
The word holy means sacred, set apart, revered, or divine. And yet none of those words is adequate to describe …
Is God Immoral for Killing the Canaanites?
Watch this brief video from Frank Turek. Frank is the founder and president of http://www.CrossExamined.org Numbers 21:2-4 Christian Standard Bible (CSB) …
Do the scriptures self-attest that the Bible is the word of God? What does Jesus say about scripture?
The Bible attests to the authorship of the Almighty in numerous places. God is speaking. Jesus has something to say. We …
Why is materialism so prevalent in our culture?
I have to be careful. Materialistic seduction can happen. I live in America and that is clear. If materialism was …
Why does the called-out assembly of disciples (aka church) transcend all barriers?
The secret to unity begins with how I view myself within the body of Jesus and how I view others. …
Is humanity enslaved to sin?
Jesus makes a stunning assessment about slavery. We are slaves of sin. Jesus warns me that continuance in the Word …
Is a lack of spiritual understanding a sign of immaturity?
Jesus challenges me to grow up. That isn’t harsh. It is loving. The job of the teacher is to show …
Why does Jesus the Messiah give examples where human tradition is observed rather than God’s law?
Jesus the Messiah accepted the authority of the OT law and saw himself as coming to fulfil its purpose. God’s …
Is the New Covenant a lasting covenant or will it be replaced?
A covenant is an agreement between two parties. In the scriptures, it is between God and His people or certain …
Do we get insight into the Bible through Jesus the Messiah’s teaching?
Insight is the spiritual quality that enables a person to appreciate God’s mind and will in matters of behavior, truth …
Is God evil and immoral?
Many atheists, skeptics and agnostics make the claim that God is evil and immoral. How would you respond to the …
Why is Jesus so upset with the religious elites that He says “Woe unto you”?
“Woe unto you”. Seven times in Matthew 23 Jesus the Messiah say these words to the religious elites of that …
Why do the wicked refuse to listen to God?
In the Gospels, Jesus speaks of those who have “ears to hear” at the end of a difficult saying or …
Must God Prove He Exists?
This is an excellent summary. I hear it often as well. As you proclaim the good news of Jesus, you …
Can my words bring life to others?
My speech has an enormous influence for good or ill and is a sure guide to character. The power of …
Is doing what God wants a requirement for following Jesus?
There is much to be said about self-denial and the scripture repeats this theme over and over. Jesus is clear. The …
Is God Real? Evidence for God from Objective Moral Truth
This is a great overview from J. Warner Wallace. He is a Dateline featured Cold-Case Detective, Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, …
What do we know about the victory of Jesus over Satan?
Jesus has defeated Satan. Jesus openly spoke about the Cross and His death. It was an hour of judgment for …
Is lying the hallmark of the devil and the anti-Messiah?
The Bible is clear that lying is missing God’s goal (aka sin) and is displeasing to God. The first sin …
What is hate? Should I hate evil?
Hatred is a strong negative reaction; a feeling toward someone considered an enemy, possibly indicating volatile hostility. I am not …
The history of atheistic science dismantled by scripture in fact
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Ah yes, time for a fireside chat due to the tundra of North America. lol. Is…
Is the good news we have in Jesus complete and gloriously rich?
The good news of Jesus and His Heavenly Father are absolutely complete. I am aware that many want to add …
Is there happiness for those who obey God?
In the United States, our declaration of independence has three core principles. One is life. The second is liberty and …
Should believers expect persecution?
I should expect to be persecuted. Jesus said it. it is normal for a disciple. Why? Because following Jesus and …
Will evidence convince some atheists?
Evidence is really not the issue with most atheists and agnostics. They say they want evidence. They demand evidence. Yet …
What is the relationship between obedience and faith in God?
Obedience to the will of God demonstrates the reality of a person’s faith in Jesus the Messiah. I must learn …
Does God promise to answer prayer in the name of Jesus?
Jesus is clear. I am to ask. He says, ask and you will receive. I am to ask in His …
Why are the poor unjustly treated?
Jesus is clear. I am to give directly to the poor. If they ask, I am to give. If they …
What is grace? Why is it important?
So what is grace? It is the gift of God that brings joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, and loveliness into our life. I …
Does God give knowledge of his reality through creation?
Creation matters. Atheists reject God and reject God as the creator. If they don’t, their whole worldview collapses. In reality, …
Is Master (Lord) a title of respect for the earthly Jesus the Messiah?
Master (Lord) is a title that signifies Jesus the Messiah’s absolute authority and the basis on which people may know …
Is Jesus the Messiah the source of eternal life?
Jesus is the Son of God. I have a witness that Jesus gives me eternal life. That life is found …
What does it mean to be a follower of the Way?
Am I a follower of the Way of Jesus? Do I see myself as a follower of the Way, a …
Why should we show compassion to the oppressed and needy?
The simple answer is because God says so. That is it. It is that simple. Jesus commands that I must …
Do good friends worship together?
Those whose commitment from the heart is shown in practical, often sacrificial, care, love and service. They are a source …
Why did Jesus demand that his identity as the Messiah should not be publicized?
Jesus’ reluctance to be known as the Messiah is probably due to Jewish misunderstandings of the Messiah’s true role. One …
Will denying Jesus the Messiah result in judgment?
There is apostasy and there is atheism (and its nephew agnosticism). Apostasy, from the Greek word apostasia, means “a defiance …
Is the resurrection preached by the apostles?
Jesus gave the apostles great power. It was stunning. The sick were being healed. What was their message, based on …
