“While he was in Jerusalem during the Passover Festival, many believed in his name when they saw the signs he was doing.” ~Apostle John
John 3 starts in John 2. Ha ha! Well, it is true. Sometimes that happens. I must take note that …
Tag Archives: Jerusalem
Denial of Jesus — The Jewish People Rejected Jesus
Denial is the making of a conscious, informed decision not to accept Jesus as the Messiah or his claims and …
“You are masters at making yourselves look good in front of others, but God knows what’s behind the appearance.” ~Jesus
Am I a master at making myself look good? What Jesus has to say to the religious elites (aka Pharisees) …
“Do you want to get well?” ~Jesus
Do I want to get well? Jesus is in the healing business. Jesus can heal me physically and Jesus can heal …
“You’re impressed by this grandiose architecture? There’s not a stone in the whole works that is not going to end up in a heap of rubble.” ~Jesus
Jesus wants to know. Am I impressed with what man can build? Really? That impresses me? As he walked away …
“No one is going to eat fruit from you again—ever!” ~Jesus
Why in the world would Jesus curse the fig tree? What was He up to? This happened during the week …
Mary and Joseph, the Parents of Jesus — Too Poor for a Sheep
Jesus is born. We all know the story. Apparently Mary and Joseph couldn’t afford a sheep for the sacrifice. As …
“Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” ~Greeks coming to Jerusalem for Passover
In the timeline of Passion week, it is a little unclear where to place the story of the Greeks seeking …
“I told you, but you don’t believe.” ~Jesus
What Jesus says is very clear and very direct. Jesus doesn’t leave me guessing. Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed …
“They tracked down and brought in the Levites from all their homes in Jerusalem to carry out the dedication exuberantly: thanksgiving hymns, songs, cymbals, harps, and lutes.” ~Nehemiah
It is a great biblical tradition to celebrate with Thanksgiving. Our God is God and in a good mood. Giving …
"Believe me, woman, the time is coming when you Samaritans will worship the Father neither here at this mountain nor there in Jerusalem." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges me to know that worship isn’t going to church or any specific location. It isn’t where I worship; Baptist Church, …
“As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you.” ~Isaiah
God is passionately in love with us. God’s love is not just an average run of the mill kind of …
We are on our way to Jerusalem with Jesus
Jesus destiny was in Jerusalem. God’s goal for Him would come to pass there. He would die and be raised …
Jesus enters Jerusalem like the King he is
Jesus was performing many signs and wonders. The raising of Lazarus from the dead capped it off. Six days before …
