“Who do people say that I am?” ~Jesus
Jesus’ reluctance to be known as the Messiah is probably due to Jewish misunderstandings of the Messiah’s true role. One …
Jesus’ reluctance to be known as the Messiah is probably due to Jewish misunderstandings of the Messiah’s true role. One …
There is apostasy and there is atheism (and its nephew agnosticism). Apostasy, from the Greek word apostasia, means “a defiance …
Am I listening to Jesus? Do I hear what He is saying? Do I have ears to hear? Of course, …
Jesus is clear that we are to help the poor. We are to give to them directly. I am not …
I want to know who Jesus is. It is a burning question for many of us. This isn’t anything new. …
I get how difficult it is to predict where the wind is going to blow. I live in Texas and …
I can trust God. While others may betray me, God will not. God is to be trusted. Now that is …
As Jesus begins His ministry, He is full of the Holy Spirit. That is a huge thing because He is …
God gives us wonderful gifts, just like any father would do. If I ask for bread, will God give me …
The Bible acknowledges the fact of homelessness and instructs us to help those who are poor and needy, including those …
Jesus is clear. Jesus gives us power and authority. We are the ambassadors of Jesus here on earth. We speak …
I don’t want Jesus looking at me in anger. That is not a good thing. I don’t want to be …
Some days I get excited about the wrong thing. What matters is God’s complete rule in my life. What matters …
Nicodemus doesn’t get what Jesus is saying. I am the same way some days. I hear Him but I don’t …
What joy there is in bringing children into this world. Consider this from Jesus: When a woman is in labor, …
Legalistic rule following can cause me to miss God’s goal for my life. Jesus warns me against it. it is …
Jesus warns us in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7) where we hear Him say “Beware of the false prophets, who come …
Resurrection of my body, after death, will happen. So is the eternal life I have right now as a follower …
I don’t understand completely why Jesus would die for me. That is mighty powerful love. And He did it because …
God is clear. I must recognize that authority comes from God. This is a foundational principle. I am challenged by …
It starts with an argument. Who is going to be the greatest. They were sincere. They all thought they would …
Where should I put my faith? In God? In Jesus? In the Holy Spirit? Yes! Yes! And Yes! “Do not …
I have a Father in heaven. That is some very good news. I am ecstatic over that. I need to …
It should be understood that Jesus is “the” good shepherd, not simply “a” good shepherd, as others may be, but …
Jesus has a message for me. The house of God is a place of prayer, for everyone. It is not …
Jesus is in the confounding business. Jesus knows what He is talking about and that is disconcerting to many. Some …
I need to watch out. I can be deceived. I can be led astray. Faith can falter and waiver. I …
I think I am making a reasonable request of Jesus. It seems logical to me. Surely Jesus will understand. Jesus …
What a treasure we have in the joy that Jesus brings into our lives. God has a country. Jesus is …
I want to be a part of the country where Jesus is King (aka the Kingdom of God). I really …
The Jewish people were arguing over Jesus: “Isn’t this the son of Joseph? Don’t we know his father? Don’t we know …
Repentance (radically changing my mind) is of central importance because missing God’s goal (sin) brings God’s judgment. Fellowship with God …
Jesus likes to ask questions. Jesus wants an answer. Jesus doesn’t answer to me. I answer to Jesus. I need …
I need to take God and His Son Jesus very seriously. There will be a day of judgement. There is …
Does Jesus get angry and upset? Jesus the Messiah shows controlled emotion arising from his unswerving opposition to evil and …
Jesus has to step in to solve a very real problem. That is the way of Jesus. He just doesn’t …
I have a lot to learn from Jesus. Jesus is gentle and shows compassion. Jesus has compassion for those in …
Jesus has just completed a stunning miracle. A man had been disabled for 38 years, unable to walk. Jesus healed …
Jesus says that today is salvation day. Imagine hearing those words from the Master Jesus. You would have to pick …
Full disclosure. I have been divorced and have remarried. Jesus has some very clear instructions on marriage and divorce. This …
Prove it! The religious elites want “proof”. The atheists clamor for “proof”. Some days, so do I. It is an …
Jesus is tired and thirsty. That is it. That is how the conversation started. Of course, our Master’s request was …
We have a great promise from Jesus the Messiah. It is joy and happiness. Jesus wants me to have joy. …
Jesus has something He wants me to know. Jesus wants me to approach His kingdom with simplicity. Jesus wants me …
I am like Nicodemus. Jesus wants me to understand something but I’m not quite getting it. Jesus is patient. Jesus …
I avoid some things because they sound very geeky and smack of theology. Jesus talks about sanctification. Maybe I need …
There is a dual message here. I am not to lead astray the little ones in the Way of discipleship. …
Why do I give others a hard time? Why do I get furious with them? What have they done to …
Jesus has a real focus. Jesus is going to do what God wants Him to. I need to get the …
Even in adversity, I should know the joy of Jesus the Messiah. Jesus shows up. I need to be ecstatic. …
Everywhere Jesus went and whenever He would minister to His disciples or the people, He brought calm and peace to …
Do the rich automatically go to hell when they die? What about the story of Jesus about the rich man …
I need to be careful. It is one thing to be a hypocrite. It is another to be pretentious. Pretense …
I need to know about evil. I need to know how to recognize it. Jesus challenges me to recognize …
I get angry. I say things I shouldn’t and clearly regret later on. I say them though. It isn’t pretty. …
Jesus knows something. Jesus knows a storm is coming. I will be in the storm, with Him. Will I have …
I go about my work oblivious of Jesus. I don’t think He is around. I feel abandoned. Where is Jesus …
I think many followers of Jesus avoid discussing the second coming of Jesus and the rapture. I know I have …
Do I know the truth? Do I know Jesus? God wants true worshipers. God wants to be worshiped in Spirit …
I need to think about this. Am I digging a hole? Jesus has been very kind and caring. Jesus is …
Jesus has great questions of me. Jesus wants to know if I understand love or if I’m just stuck on …
One of the benefits of being a disciple is that obedience brings peace. If I’m not at peace, I need …
The Jesus Manifesto continues as Jesus teaches me how to pray. It is not about how much I say. It …
I have to be very careful. There many religious leaders who are trying to decieve me. Jesus is warning me. …
I am going to pay attention. Jesus is talking to me. I must learn. This is critical in my life. …
God is seeking fruit. He will accept no substitutes, and the time to change my mind and act differently (aka …
I am clear on the first part of this in the Jesus Manifesto. I’ve written on it. We’ve all heard …
Jesus is clear. Jesus has a mission for me and for all of us who are disciples. We are to …
Jesus commands me to love. Jesus owns me. I am His slave. My job is to do what I am …
God expects me to pray. Jesus instructs me to ask. Paul wrote, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in …
God cares about me. This is practical talk from Jesus. If God cares for canaries, how much does He care …
I want to know who Jesus is. It is a burning question for many of us. This isn’t anything new. …
Jesus continues His manifesto. I have a lot to learn here. Jesus is being clear, as He always is. …
Jesus knows what is coming. Jesus knows the the agony, not only of the crucifixion, but also the burden of …
When Jesus saw the large crowds as sheep without a shepherd, His compassion led Him to teach them the things …
Jesus has been arrested. He is brought before the religious elites. The Jewish leaders are going to convict Him. The …
I recognize and proclaim that Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed King of God’s country. “Christ” means “Messiah” or “anointed …
I can’t deny Jesus. It is very, very dangerous. I have been warned by Jesus. I don’t want Jesus to …
I believe that Jesus, the anointed Messiah of God, was crucified in my place, to pay my penalty for missing …
I love bread. I love all kinds of breads. I love bread with butter. I love bread with oil. OK, …
Jesus is on a roll. Jesus is making sure everyone knows what is going on with the religious elites. They …
Jesus knows. Jesus knows what is important. Jesus thrives on the word of God, His Father. Jesus knows how to …
Jesus personally selected Judas to be a disciple. Jesus taught Him just like all the others. Jesus made him “treasurer” …
Most people understand hope as wishful thinking, as in “I hope something will happen.” I have been guilty of thinking that. It …
I want to believe. I need to believe. I do believe. Master Jesus, help my unbelief. Jesus is the King …
Some things are a mystery. I think I have a “right” to know what’s going on. Jesus shows me the way …
I must change my mind (aka repent). My nature, along with all of us, is one that is fallen and …
God has a goal for all of us who are disciples of Jesus. Jesus wants us to live in unity. …
Jesus is upset. Jesus is upset with the elite religious leaders of the day. Jesus hasn’t gotten over it. I …
Jesus went to the temple after His triumphant entry into Jerusalem on palm Sunday. The ecstacy of that moment to …
Jesus sent the 70 out on a mission and they have returned report that God has done amazing things. That …
We live in a world that holds and treats Jesus with contempt. Jesus suffered greatly for us. That was why …
Jesus is building His church with people who are called out to be citizens of the country where Jesus is …
God is good. God alone is good. God only has good things in mind for me. Jesus wants me to …
The religious elites of the Jewish faith were constantly trying to trap Jesus. One asked “Which is most important of all …
I need to be careful. There is a slippery slope where being a religious zealot moves quietly into religious rule …
Jesus drives the point home time and time again. Jesus wraps up a story with this statement of how …
Whenever I hear the word “mystery“, my curiosity kicks in. I want to know. A “mystery” in the New Testament …
Jesus is challenging me. This is tough. Am I willing to give up everything, including my life for King Jesus? …
Jesus makes a declaration about His followers in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). We are the light of …