What has God prepared for me to do beforehand? Is there a plan B?
There is no plan B. There is no backup plan. Contingencies are out the door. God has a goal for …
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Are we shouting for joy over all the good God has in store for us?
We love God but still do not have a clear idea what He has in mind for us. What God …
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.” ~Apostle Paul
God made plans for us that gave Him pleasure in putting together. It was not an inconvenience to Him in …
Can we magnify God in our worship?
Giving glory to God through worship and through upright living. God’s people are exhorted to praise him and to bring …
Will we see Jesus clearly?
Is this going to be a turning point for us to see Jesus clearly and obey Him in our journey …
Does Jesus have power and authority over everything?
The main thing: What is this all about? It is about the pre-eminence of king Yeshua [Jesus]. So, look in …
Are we special agents for Jesus? Do we know His plan?
God has a plan for us. Under His plan, we are to be special agents of Jesus. His assignments for …
What is exempt from the kingdom of Jesus the Messiah?
Who is Jesus? The very Son of God who, as man, died for us and is now resurrected into an …
Where is Jesus now? What is He doing?
This is stunning. God raised Jesus from the dead and He is in charge of running everything. The totality of …
“I, Paul, am under God’s plan as an apostle, a special agent of the Messiah Jesus, writing to you faithful believers in Ephesus.” ~Apostle Paul
God has a plan for us. Under His plan, we are special agents of Jesus. His assignments for us aren’t …
Is anything exempt from the rule of Jesus the Messiah?
Who is Jesus? The very Son of God who, as man, died for us and is now resurrected into an …
“God made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in the Messiah.” ~Apostle Paul
The message of the Messiah’s sacrifice for missing God’s goal (aka sin) and His resurrection (the message that Paul refers …
“For I have come to have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.” ~Apostle Paul
Joy is something that I must work at. It is a fruit, needs cultivation, water, fertilizer and more. Neglect can …
“To the end that we who were the first to hope in the Messiah would be to the praise of His stunning brilliance and beauty.” ~Apostle Paul
One of the primary purposes of the assembly of disciples is to praise God and glorify Jesus, our Master. I …
Church — What is God’s purpose for the called out assembly of disciples?
I’m concerned about the use of the word church. I think to believers and unbelievers it either connotes a building …
“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus the Messiah may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” ~Apostle Paul
Who doesn’t want more wisdom in life? I know I do. The path to wisdom is in knowing Jesus better …
“God raised Jesus from death and set him on a throne in deep heaven, in charge of running the universe.” ~Apostle Paul
Who is Jesus? The very Son of God who, as man, died for us and is now resurrected. But in …
“This signet (the Holy Spirit) from God is the first installment on what’s coming.” ~Apostle Paul
God has given us the Holy Spirit. That is a sign of His authority in our life. Jesus has left …
“It’s in the Messiah that you found yourselves home free—signed, sealed, and delivered by the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul
Do I see that I have finished the most difficult part? In the salvation that Jesus offers me, I’m not quite there yet …
“The church is the Messiah’s body, in which he speaks and acts, by which he fills everything with his presence.” ~Apostle Paul
We have a choice about what kind of church we attend. Which will it be? One where the power of …
“Long before we first heard of the Messiah, he had his eye on us.” ~Apostle Paul
God has a plan. Stop and think about that. God has a plan. That is stunning but what may feel …
“God wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift-giving by the hand of his beloved Son.” ~Apostle Paul
When you are thinking about someone all the time, it is clear you love them. They are the focus of your …
“It’s in the Messiah that we find out who we are and what we are living for.” ~Apostle Paul
Who am I? What am I living for? These are essential questions. Questions that we want answers for. We have …
“Because of the sacrifice of the Messiah, his blood poured out on the altar of the Cross, we’re a free people.” ~Apostle Paul
God made plans for us that gave Him pleasure in putting together. It was not an inconvenience to Him in …
“God raised Jesus from death and set him on a throne in deep heaven, in charge of running everything.” ~Apostle Paul
This is stunning. God raised Jesus from the dead and He is in charge of running everything. The totality of …
Are we special agents for God?
God has a plan for us. Under His plan, we are special agents of Jesus. His assignments for us aren’t …
The resurrected Jesus is in charge of everything, forever!
Who is Jesus? The very Son of God who, as man, died for us and is now resurrected. But in …
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