“Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near!” ~John the Baptizer
Radically changing my mind and how I think/act (aka repent) is called for by John. Jesus will call for it …
Tag Archives: Baptize
“Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.” ~Jesus
Jesus has just finished talking about not judging and hypocrisy in the Jesus Manifesto. At first sight and hearing, this is …
“Happy are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” ~Jesus
Is my heart pure? That is an essential issue to address. Jesus lays it out in His manifesto (Matthew 5 — …
“Don’t think you have to put on a fund-raising campaign before you start.” ~Jesus
The continuation of Jesus the Messiah’s mission is through his followers. Believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit and sent …
Sanctification — It is the Work of the Holy Spirit
I avoid some things because they sound very geeky and smack of theology. Jesus talks about sanctification. Maybe I need …
“Jesus sets out the evidence of what he saw and heard in heaven.” ~John the Baptizer
I am not immune to competing for my spiritual faction (aka denomination). I think it is best. I think Jesus …
“Take it from me: Unless a person is born from above, it’s not possible to see what I’m pointing to—to God’s kingdom.” ~Jesus
This is stunning. As disciples of Jesus, we are the chief objects of God’s fatherly love. We become God’s children …
“Some [of the disciples], though, held back, not sure about worship, about risking themselves totally.” ~Apostle Matthew
Am I a doubter? If I am honest, yes, there are times I doubt. So did some of the 11 …
“Happy are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” ~Jesus
Jesus continues with His radical Manifesto. We all know what it is like to be hungry or thirsty. We can’t …
Children of God — We become children by new birth
This is stunning. As disciples of Jesus, we are the chief objects of God’s fatherly love. We become God’s children …
“And you—what are you saying about me? Who am I?” ~Jesus
Jesus asks me lots of questions. This one gets to the core of the issue. Who is Jesus? Jesus and …
Everything Jesus had to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving
Jesus had a lot to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving. Here …
“But an independent witness confirms me, the most reliable Witness of all.” ~Jesus
Jesus is very clear in what he is saying to his disciples. Jesus knows it is not about Jesus. It …
“And you—what are you saying about me? Who am I?” ~Jesus
Jesus knows how to get to the heart of the matter. It is a simple question. Jesus wants to know …
“Go everywhere and announce the Message of God’s good news to one and all.” ~Jesus
Jesus had a few things to say after his resurrection and before he ascended to heaven. Jesus was angry that …
“It’s not possible for a person to succeed—I’m talking about eternal success—without heaven’s help.” ~John the Baptizer
I like to think I can do it all myself and that I don’t need any help. I need to …
“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 …
“John the Baptizer appeared in the wild, preaching a baptism of life-change that leads to forgiveness of missing God’s goal for us.” ~Mark
“John the Baptizer appeared in the wild, preaching a baptism of life-change that leads to forgiveness of missing God’s goal …
“Jesus is going to clean house—make a clean sweep of your lives.” ~John the Baptizer
John the Baptizer was doing some amazing things. People were coming out to see him in droves. John was clear …
“Prepare God’s arrival! Everyone will be there to see the parade of God’s salvation.” ~John the Baptizer
Under the old plan, the road could get very bumpy. All curves and careful driving was the order of the …
Have I mastered the basics as a disciple of Jesus? Am I ready to move on?
There are basics in being a disciple of Jesus. Are the following in place in my life? Do I trust …
“His baptism—a holy baptism by the Holy Spirit—will change you from the inside out.” ~John the Baptizer
I love to hear God remind me that I have been changed from the inside out!! I am a new …
“Are you the One we’ve been expecting, or are we still waiting?” ~John the Baptizer
When Jesus finished placing this charge before his twelve disciples, he went on to teach and preach in their villages. John, …
“There’s no longer room for doubt—God made him Master and Messiah.” ~Apostle Peter
It is clear. There is no room for doubt. We have to accept the facts. Jesus is Master. Jesus died, …
“Change your mind (repent). God’s kingdom is here.” ~John the Baptizer
John, the Baptizer, came to pave the way for his cousin Jesus, the Messiah and our Master. John was very …
Where is God’s Holy Spirit leading me today?
After his baptism, Jesus learned to live, in the present, with the power of the Holy Spirit. He was baptized …
“You are my Son, chosen and marked by my love, pride of my life.” ~God
What an amazing day this was. Jesus goes to be baptized by his cousin, John the Baptist. His Father, God, …
“Wait for what the Father promised” ~Jesus
Jesus told them they had to wait. He didn’t have to. He could have given them the Spirit of God …
