“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Master Jesus the Messiah.” ~Apostle Paul
We worry about tomorrow. We regret yesterday. Jesus, the Messiah, and our Master, challenged us to pray, “give us this …
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“You are in the Messiah Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” ~Apostle Paul
Why this is important: I avoid some things because they sound very geeky and smack of theology. Jesus talks about …
“God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God.” ~Apostle Paul
So here we go. Let’s check off the list. I am not wise. I am not mighty. I am not …
“God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise.” ~Apostle Paul
Paul was a fool according to the standards of men. Had he remained a Jewish rabbi, he could have …
Do spiritual riches more than compensate for material poverty?
The lack of spiritual riches and gifts is seen by Scripture as an especially distressing cause of poverty. Awareness of …
Was Jesus the Messiah submissive and vulnerable?
The idea of a sacrificial system might seem strange to us today, the concept of payment or restitution is still …
Is Jesus the ultimate miracle of God?
Why it matters: Different cultures and religions have unique views of God. There is only one good news message though. That is …
Does the Message that points to the Messiah on the Cross seem like sheer silliness to those hellbent on destruction?
The way God works seems silly to those who don’t know Him. For many, “Why” is the big barrier to …
Is Jesus the Messiah God’s ultimate miracle and wisdom all wrapped up in one?
Different cultures and religions have unique views of God. There is only one message though. That is the message of …
Humility — Does God command it?
Does God command me to be humble? Yes, Absolutely. There is no doubt about it. The Bible describes humility …
“God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise.” ~Apostle Paul
So here we go. Let’s check off the list. I am not wise. I am not mighty. I am not …
Contempt — God has chosen those of us who are treated with contempt
God has a purpose. God knows what He is doing. God knows who He is choosing to bring the good …
Fools — The World Regards Disciples of Jesus as Fools
This turns something I think I know on it’s head. Jesus, my Master, teaches me that the first will be …
“In Jesus you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority.” ~Apostle Paul
What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, pronouncing judgment and promising …
Authority of Jesus the Messiah — Jesus’ authority underlines his divine status
What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, pronouncing judgment and promising …
“Let her alone, so that she may keep it for the day of My burial.” ~Jesus
Jesus came to Bethany the day before Palm Sunday. This actually starts our most holy week! In the Orthodox church, …
“Has the Messiah been chopped up in little pieces so we can each have a relic all our own?” ~Apostle Paul
I don’t own Jesus. No church owns Jesus. Jesus hasn’t be chopped up into little pieces called Baptist, Catholics or …
“I’ll put it as urgently as I can: You must get along with each other.” ~Apostle Paul
What type of thing would seriously and urgently concern the Apostle Paul about Christians? Paul challenges me to get along. …
“If you’re going to blow a horn, blow a trumpet for God.” ~Apostle Paul
God didn’t choose the brightest and the best. God chooses those who will follow Him. That is it. The brightest …
Want a present? Focus on today as a gift of God.
We worry about tomorrow. We regret yesterday. Jesus, the Messiah, and our Master, challenged us to pray, “give us this …
"The Message that points to the Messiah on the Cross seems like sheer silliness to those hellbent on destruction." ~~Apostle Paul
The way God works seems silly to those who don’t know Him. For many, “Why” is the big barrier to …
“Jesus is God’s ultimate miracle and wisdom all wrapped up in one.” ~Apostle Paul
Different cultures and religions have unique views of God. There is only one message though. That is the message of …
Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts 