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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Jesus Manifesto

“Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?” ~Jesus

December 24, 2022

First of all, God conceived us in love. That is the starting point and is amazing in and of itself. …

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“I have not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets but to fulfill them.” ~Jesus

December 9, 2022

Why this is important: Jesus has it all together. All the complexity we see. All we don’t understand. Jesus sees …

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“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” ~Jesus

December 2, 2022

  Jesus is not after behavior modification. Jesus wants heart and mind transformation. Jesus wants us to repent. That is …

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“Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?” ~Jesus

October 25, 2022

What Jesus would say to me if he just walked into my room right now? I think he would look …

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Will we let our light shine for Jesus?

October 21, 2022

  We are to be a light. We should bring out God’s colors into the world. God is not a secret …

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Is our treasure in heaven?

September 27, 2022

Jesus lays out the principles of the reign [Kingdom of God]. This excerpt is from what is known as the …

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How do we combat the culture of materialism we live in?

August 18, 2022

Greed is very insidious. It creeps into my life, and I don’t recognize it at all some days. I have …

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Are we jumping on others failures when we do the same things?

August 12, 2022

How do I want to be treated? With respect. With understanding. I like to be given the benefit of the …

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Are we on board with the new plan of Jesus?

August 3, 2022

I need to get on board with what God wants. It is never about me. It is always about God. …

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“You cannot serve God and money.” ~Jesus

July 20, 2022

Who will I serve? It is a stunning question. Jesus now explains that behind the choice between two treasures (where I …

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“I’m desperate for you. I’m lost without you.” ~Michael W. Smith

May 4, 2022

Am I desperate for God? Fortunate [Blessed] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. …

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How hard is it to be a disciple of Jesus?

April 3, 2022

Why this is important: I started out strong. I imagine you did too. And then …Something happens. Or several things. …

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“You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.” ~Jesus

March 17, 2022

Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the …

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Crazy things Jesus said that will change your life!

February 27, 2022

Jesus had a lot to say. Jesus is radical in what He demands of His followers. This is not easy …

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Should we “just suck it up”?

February 16, 2022

But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn …

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Why was Jesus the Messiah regarded as a teacher and prophet?

February 13, 2022

  When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching… Matthew 7:28 Why it matters: …

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Is Jesus really in charge of our lives?

February 11, 2022

I am compelled, by Jesus our Master, to drop everything that takes me away from talking and writing about the …

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“If you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” ~Jesus

February 8, 2022

  For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive …

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How do we gain the rule of God in our lives?

January 29, 2022

  Fortunate [Blessed] are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [1] Matthew 5:3 When there …

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“For if you forgive others their offenses, your heavenly Father will forgive you as well.” ~Jesus

January 28, 2022

The Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5-7) continues with Jesus teaching us how to pray. I must learn how to forgive. How …

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Will we get in trouble for following Jesus?

January 14, 2022

Jesus challenges us to be radically different from most Christians and religious types of people. It will get us in …

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Can we love life and be free? Can we be happy and not let our lives be burdened by negativity?

January 5, 2022

Love Life. God has given us an abundant life. Jesus wants us to love it. Jesus wants us to have …

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Will we be taken at our word?

January 4, 2022

  Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall …

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“A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit.” ~Jesus

January 3, 2022

Jesus warns us in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7) where we hear Him say Beware of false prophets, …

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Are we praying the “Jesus Way”?

December 27, 2021

Jesus said to pray like this: Our Father in heaven, your name be honored as holy.“ ~Jesus Matthew 6:9 I …

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Is Jesus clear in what He says about about marriage and divorce?

December 23, 2021

Jesus has some noticeably clear instructions on marriage and divorce. This is the short version in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew …

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“Be reconciled to your brother.” ~Jesus

December 19, 2021

I get angry. I say things I should not and clearly regret later on. I say them though. It isn’t …

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“And when you pray …” ~Jesus

December 16, 2021

  The Jesus Manifesto continues as Jesus teaches me how to pray. It is not about how much I say. …

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Do I have an obligation to “fix” myself?

December 15, 2021

  Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure …

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“Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” ~Jesus

December 4, 2021

Why this is important: Jesus continues His manifesto. I have a lot to learn here. Jesus is being clear, as …

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Are we seeing with 20/20 vision?

November 21, 2021

In the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7), Jesus draws a sharp contrast now between a blind person and a sighted …

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“Do not be anxious!” ~Jesus

November 17, 2021

Jesus challenges us to not worry. God is God, in complete control and in a good mood. God will take care …

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“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save.” ~Zephaniah

November 9, 2021

Jesus challenges us to focus on what God is doing today, right now. That is all that Jesus did. He …

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“For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” ~Jesus

November 7, 2021

You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to …

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“If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away.” ~Jesus

November 4, 2021

God’s goal for us is to make the right choice and choose the way of Jesus. Admit that doing God’s …

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“Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.” ~Jesus

November 2, 2021

Why this is important: We say something we regret. We excuse it by saying, “I didn’t mean it”. That does …

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“Whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.” ~Jesus

October 28, 2021

Jesus sets standards for us based on a whole different world. It is His Father’s world. It is a world …

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“Be anxious for nothing.” ~Apostle Paul

October 28, 2021

We all need rest. It is essential. I am anxious about so many things. Anxiety is insidious. There is no …

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“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” ~Jesus

October 27, 2021

Jesus continues His Manifesto (aka The Sermon on the Mount). Jesus is getting close to wrapping it up. Jesus does …

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“But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” ~Jesus

October 26, 2021

We know we all do it. We “pretend” nothing is wrong. We pretend we are something we are not. We …

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Will Jesus call us worthless goats and send us to hell?

October 22, 2021

Jesus has some goals in mind for us. Jesus is clear what they are. Jesus warns us that there will …

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Why worry? Why are we so anxious about the least little things?

October 21, 2021

The list of things I can worry about is long. Give me a whole day and it grows enormously. My …

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How radical is Jesus concept of love? Will it bring out the best in us?

October 19, 2021

Why this is important: There are people in our lives that simple challenge us. Many times, that challenge clearly brings …

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Are we fortunate to be persecuted?

October 19, 2021

God’s people have always faced persecution. The prophets were reviled, tortured, and killed. History records that ten of Jesus’ disciples …

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Are we trying to keep God a secret?

October 15, 2021

How often do I act like God is a secret? Unfortunately, more than I want to admit. I take credit …

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Will we serve money and wealth?

October 13, 2021

Want to know what Jesus thinks? Here is Everything Jesus had to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the …

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What should we do about manipulation in our lives?

October 2, 2021

We miss God’s goal when our goal is to get our own way. Jesus stops us dead in our track by …

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Do spiritual riches more than compensate for material poverty?

September 23, 2021

The lack of spiritual riches and gifts is seen by Scripture as an especially distressing cause of poverty. Awareness of …

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Why does Jesus want us to be pure in how we see sex?

September 18, 2021

Jesus challenges us to see how corrupt our heart can be, and it is about our heart. Jesus says do …

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Is peacemaking a big goal given to us from Jesus?

September 13, 2021

Why this is important: Jesus continues on with his manifesto (aka sermon on the mountain). Jesus calls on us to …

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Are we planning for the worst? What does Jesus think about that?

September 8, 2021

Why this is important: We often worry about what might happen. Conventional wisdom says “plan for the worst”. And so …

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Is our goal to be perfect?

September 4, 2021

The word perfect in Matthew 5:48 does not imply sinlessly perfect, for that is impossible in this life. It suggests …

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What is the main thing about the main thing?

September 3, 2021

Jesus is beginning to wrap up his Manifesto (aka the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7). Jesus now lays …

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Is there a connection between what God does and what we do?

September 2, 2021

God wants us to act on what He is talking with us about. Jesus gets that. Jesus knows what the Father …

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What should followers of Jesus do about abuse?

August 30, 2021

Why this is important: There is right and there is wrong. We all know the difference. We must remember to …

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Are we praying like a hypocrite? Jesus wants to know.

August 29, 2021

Prayer essential in our relationship with God. One of the pillars in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7) is …

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How can we be delivered from the evil one?

August 27, 2021

Why this is important: Jesus taught us to pray. Jesus gave us the template. The prayer is a part of …

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How should we give to the needy?

August 26, 2021

Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and …

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Is a true prophet’s godly life a reflection of his calling?

August 26, 2021

Why this is important: Jesus said, “a tree is recognized by its fruit”. When looking for “fruit,” here are specific …

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What should we do about lust in our lives?

August 24, 2021

The Jesus Manifesto is radical. Jesus changes the way things work in the new covenant (aka contract, agreement or testament). …

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Are we asking, knocking and seeking? Will we persist?

August 23, 2021

Why it matters: Jesus continues the lessons from His Manifest (Matthew 5-7). This one is very important. It is the …

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Are we learning how to be gentle and meek?

August 22, 2021

Jesus is a kind, loving King. Jesus is not angry with me. Jesus wants me to be kind and gentle. …

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What is the outcome of mourning?

August 22, 2021

Jesus is ushering in the Kingdom of God. I like to think of Matthew 5 to 7 as his manifesto …

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Can we predict how hard it will be for us in following Jesus?

August 19, 2021

This Jesus saying is a part of what I call the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7) aka the Sermon …

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All this time and money wasted — do we think it makes that much difference?

August 18, 2021

Jesus knows how to ask questions. He forces us to get clear. What is important? Perhaps the question is rhetorical …

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What is competing with our loyalty to Jesus?

August 15, 2021

Loyalty to Jesus, the Messiah, has lots of competition. God doesn’t just want to be first. God wants to be …

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Will we let our light shine?

August 7, 2021

Why it is important: Jesus makes a declaration about His followers in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). We …

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What relieves our anxiety in life?

August 5, 2021

The main thing: Jesus is now at the core issue as He lays out His manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). …

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When should it be ASAP?

August 4, 2021

Today is the day to start. Let’s redefine ASAP. A = Always S = Say A = A P = …

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Why were the crowds so astonished at how Jesus taught?

August 3, 2021

Jesus wrapped up His Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). The teaching is over. What He has said is amazing. The …

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Are we so preoccupied with getting that we can’t respond to God’s giving?

August 1, 2021

God is in an amazing mood. He has so much He wants to give us. Are we ready? Jesus challenges …

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What should we think about good works?

August 1, 2021

The big picture: Goodness and good works are acts designed specifically to benefit others, which are characteristic of God. We …

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Are we no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet?

July 31, 2021

The Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5-7) continues with Jesus laying out for us what we need to be like in this …

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How do we achieve right standing with God?

July 31, 2021

How much of what we do “for Jesus” is done to be seen by others? Probably too much. Jesus is …

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Did Jesus come to abolish the Law?

July 27, 2021

Jesus continues His manifesto (found in Matthew 5-7). There is a lot to learn here. Jesus is being clear, as …

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Do we see how much God cares?

July 24, 2021

The big deal: We need to see how much God cares. It is just who He is. We don’t need …

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What are we working for?

July 22, 2021

What am I working for? Jesus wants to know. Jesus has some commands for me on this. I must act …

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How much mercy and compassion do we need from Jesus?

July 17, 2021

‘Mercy’ is compassion for people in need. We can distinguish it from ‘grace’. The Greek noun eleos (mercy) … always …

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Do we know God and how He works?

July 16, 2021

Jesus challenges us: The challenge is to not worry and live for what God wants to accomplish today. God takes …

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What should I do when someone is begging for money?

July 16, 2021

It is a challenge. I see the homeless. Do I give them some money? Won’t they just use it to …

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How is my spirit doing? Is it poor or rich?

July 15, 2021

What does it mean to be “poor in spirit”? Poor in spirit means that you feel you have no moral riches …

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What does it take to be happy?

July 9, 2021

Jesus didn’t call me to be a Christian. He called me to be His disciple. Jesus is my Master. I …

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Will we happy if we are obedient to Jesus?

July 1, 2021

Jesus asks very penetrating questions of us. Jesus is patient. Jesus is waiting for our answer. What will we say? …

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Is sin a cancellation of a debt?  

June 29, 2021

What matters the most: Sin is pictured as a debt, and the sinner as a debtor. Accordingly, the word represents sin …

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What should we hunger and thirst after?

June 27, 2021

Jesus continues with His radical Manifesto (Matthew 5-7). We all know what it is like to be hungry or thirsty. …

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Can we feed our mind daily with purity and goodness?

June 26, 2021

Is it positive? God wants us to be positive. Jesus challenges us to see what God is doing right now. …

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How is the evaluation of ministries commended by Jesus?

June 20, 2021

What we know: Jesus warns about false prophets. He does this many times. Jesus is clear that not every minister or …

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Is mercifulness an attitude of compassion and care?

June 19, 2021

Mercifulness is an attitude of compassion and care, grounded in the nature of God himself, made manifest in the life …

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How should we act knowing that hell is real?

June 16, 2021

Can we choose not to go to hell? The answer is yes. Hell is real. What matters the most: The punishment of …

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Will Jesus the Messiah rule the nations with justice?

June 13, 2021

In the New Testament, Yeshua [Jesus] extends the Torah even further in terms of justice. He states, “Do not think …

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Mourning

June 9, 2021

Here is a guest article from Mandy Sweigart-Quinn. Mandy is known as the Blue Collar Theologian (www.bluecollartheologian.blog)! She loves Jesus, His …

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Is our life steep in God and His reality?

June 7, 2021

We all have the same amount of time every day. Jesus challenges us to use it to focus on it …

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Is sexual sin driven by covetousness?

June 2, 2021

What matters the most: Whereas several of the commandments of God prohibit certain actions, such as murder and theft, covetousness …

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Can we have a pure heart?

May 31, 2021

Jesus calls on us to be pure of heart: We need His regenerating Spirit and the blood of His sacrifice …

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Does God have a plan when reconciliation doesn’t work?

May 29, 2021

God’s Plan: The Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5-7) continues. It may seem strange that Jesus should pass from peacemaking to persecution, from …

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Is hell a real place? What does Jesus say?

May 27, 2021

What matters the most: According to Yeshua [Jesus] hell is just as real as heaven. The Bible clearly and explicitly …

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Is materialism transitory and elusive?

May 24, 2021

It matters: We could translate this verse: “We brought nothing into this world because we can carry nothing out” (Job …

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Jesus fasted … should you?

May 18, 2021

Why it matters: Fasting can be an empty ritual and is condemned. Did not people come to Jesus and ask: …

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How can a good tree produce bad fruit?

May 8, 2021

Jesus is beginning to wrap up His manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). Jesus changed his brief metaphor from sheep and …

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Are we happy that we can be pure in our heart?

April 24, 2021

Is my heart pure? That is an essential issue to address. Jesus lays it out in His manifesto (Matthew 5 …

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