God-deniers and God-haters show that God’s law is not something alien, imposed on us from without, but woven into the very fabric of our creation.
There are many people today who know about the moral code (law of God) established by God in the Old …
Tag Archives: Jesus
It is a great day of remembrance for Holy Thursday.
It is Holy Thursday. Spending time today reflecting on that day and evening before the Crucifixion of our Master Jesus, …
“But now I come to You; and these things I speak in the world so that they may have My joy made full in themselves.” ~Jesus
We have a great promise from Jesus the Messiah. It is joy and happiness. Jesus wants me to have joy. …
“Mark this: Unless you accept God’s kingdom in the simplicity of a child, you’ll never get in.” ~Jesus
Jesus has something He wants me to know. Jesus wants me to approach His kingdom with simplicity. Jesus wants me …
“So let’s go outside, where Jesus is, where the action is — not trying to be privileged insiders but taking our share in the abuse of Jesus.” ~Author of Hebrews
Jesus died outside the city of Jerusalem. I am called to go where Jesus is and die with Him on …
“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in God’s name! Yes! The King of Israel!” ~The Jerusalem crowds
Jesus was performing many signs and wonders. The raising of Lazarus from the dead capped it off. Six days before …
“For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. The last enemy that will be abolished is death.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus is first in my life. Jesus is preeminent. Jesus comes before anything else. Let it be so! So, I …
Is marriage a part of God’s plan for the human race from creation?
I am married. That is good news. It is a part of God’s plan for me. I have been able …
Do others affirm Jesus the Messiah is God’s Son?
Jesus is the very Son of God. Like all of us who follow Jesus, I must confess that. It is …
Does Jesus the Messiah bring glory to his Father?
Jesus brings glory to His Father. Jesus shows me how stunning and amazing God is. There is no one like …
“I’ve sinned. I’ve betrayed an innocent man.” ~Judas
Jesus has been arrested. He has been tried by the religious elites. Judas changes his mind and tries to undo …
“Are you serious?” ~Disciples to Jesus
Jesus asks me to do something. It seems outrageous. It seems impossible. Are you serious, I ask? Seriously, you want …
Why was Jesus the Messiah exalted on the cross?
I see Jesus. He is lifted up on the cross. It is not a pleasant thing to see. He is …
“Looking away from all that will distract us and focusing our eyes on Jesus, the One who brings our faith to maturity, who for the joy of accomplishing the goal set before Him endured the cross.” ~Author of Hebrews
I want joy in my life. I can have it by focusing on Jesus. Jesus brings my faith to completion …
Can we experience a future ecstasy in response to God’s coming kingdom?
We seem a little reluctant to talk about the ecstatic experience. Is that for mystics and weirdo’s, I think? I …
“You’re not listening. Let me say it again.” ~Jesus
I am like Nicodemus. Jesus wants me to understand something but I’m not quite getting it. Jesus is patient. Jesus …
As a slave, am I above my Master Jesus?
Am I a servant or am I a slave? I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid; …
“For their sakes I sanctify (set apart) Myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified (set apart) in truth.” ~Jesus
I avoid some things because they sound very geeky and smack of theology. Jesus talks about sanctification. Maybe I need …
“We didn’t fight for this land; we didn’t work for it — it was a gift! You gave it, smiling as you gave it, delighting as you gave it.” ~ Unknown Psalmist
Jesus is smiling. He takes great pleasure in giving me freedom. My life is a gift from God. I didn’t earn …
I had to quit being a “rule man” to become God’s man.
I’ve tried to please God by keeping the rules and working my head off. Really, I’ve tried hard. Rule keeping …
“Be alert. If you see your friend going wrong, correct him.” ~Jesus
There is a dual message here. I am not to lead astray the little ones in the Way of discipleship. …
“Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in.” ~Author of Hebrews
It is time for me to get on with it. I have a race to run. I need to be …
What is the purity of God all about?
God is pure and holy. There is nothing about God that is false at all. There is no evil in …
“You can be sure that wherever in the whole world the Message is preached, what she has just done is going to be remembered and admired.” ~Jesus
Why do I give others a hard time? Why do I get furious with them? What have they done to …
What does the bible say about the end times (aka eschatology)?
Theology around “the end times” can be confusing. The Bible has a lot to say about the end times. Nearly …
“I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.” ~Jesus
Jesus has a real focus. Jesus is going to do what God wants Him to. I need to get the …
“What business do you have, Jesus, Son of the High God, messing with me?” ~Demons to Jesus
Jesus is the Son of God. Everyone knows it including the demons Jesus encounters. Satan himself knows it. I know …
“Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad.” ~Jesus
Even in adversity, I should know the joy of Jesus the Messiah. Jesus shows up. I need to be ecstatic. …
“Whatever he tells you, do it.” ~Mary, mother of Jesus
Mary gives the servants at the wedding some good advise. I must listen as well. Notice that is is unqualified …
Have divine preparations been made for believers in heaven?
According to Jesus, heaven is a real place. It is not a product of religious imagination or the result of …
Does God reward faithfulness?
Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people. It is seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects …
Is Jesus the Messiah’s kingdom a heavenly kingdom? Is it of this world?
Jesus is King. I have to confess my loyalty to King Jesus. This is the main thing about the main …
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you” ~Jesus
Everywhere Jesus went and whenever He would minister to His disciples or the people, He brought calm and peace to …
Are the religious elites always faithful to the Way of Jesus?
We love our religious pedigrees. I’m a Baptist. I’m an evangelical. I’m a Catholic. I’m Lutheran. The list goes on …
Why is Jesus the Messiah called Savior?
God’s work of salvation is accomplished supremely through the cross and resurrection of Jesus the Messiah. Because of Jesus, I …
Does Jesus show His Preeminence by His exaltation to the Father’s right hand?
Here are things I believe and know to be true. Jesus is the Son of God He came to earth …
“The rich man also died and was buried. In hell and in torment, he looked up.” ~Jesus
Do the rich automatically go to hell when they die? What about the story of Jesus about the rich man …
“In these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son. God has appointed him heir of all things and made the universe through him.” ~Author of Hebrews
God has spoken to us. It is through His Son Jesus. God did not leave us in the dark. God …
“This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far away from Me.” ~Jesus
I need to be careful. It is one thing to be a hypocrite. It is another to be pretentious. Pretense …
“If you then, being evil …” ~Jesus
I need to know about evil. I need to know how to recognize it. Jesus challenges me to recognize …
Do God’s children have a sure inheritance?
Now here is some very good news. I am a child of God. All of us who follow Jesus are …
“He takes in sinners and eats meals with them, treating them like old friends.” ~Religious elites about Jesus
Who does Jesus want to hang out with? It is definitely not the religious elites (although He does). Jesus has …
“I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment.” ~Jesus
I get angry. I say things I shouldn’t and clearly regret later on. I say them though. It isn’t pretty. …
“Quiet! Settle down!” ~Jesus
Jesus knows something. Jesus knows a storm is coming. I will be in the storm, with Him. Will I have …
“Good morning! Did you catch anything for breakfast?” ~Jesus
I go about my work oblivious of Jesus. I don’t think He is around. I feel abandoned. Where is Jesus …
“I go away, and I will come to you. If you loved Me, you would have rejoiced because I go to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.” ~Jesus
I think many followers of Jesus avoid discussing the second coming of Jesus and the rapture. I know I have …
“But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers.” ~Jesus
Do I know the truth? Do I know Jesus? God wants true worshipers. God wants to be worshiped in Spirit …
Was Jesus nailed to the cross? How much did He suffer? What was the point?
Jesus was nailed to the cross to die for me and for you. Jesus is the Son of God but …
“I Thought Christians Were Stupid Bigots” ~Rachel
This is a very compelling story of the love of Jesus and how it can change our lives. It is …
“But the man with the single thousand dug a hole and carefully buried his master’s money.” ~Jesus
I need to think about this. Am I digging a hole? Jesus has been very kind and caring. Jesus is …
“Is there anyone here who, if a child or animal fell down a well, wouldn’t rush to pull him out immediately, not asking whether or not it was the Sabbath?” ~Jesus
Jesus has great questions of me. Jesus wants to know if I understand love or if I’m just stuck on …
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you.” ~Jesus
One of the benefits of being a disciple is that obedience brings peace. If I’m not at peace, I need …
Southern Baptists, sex abuse and “me too”
Originally posted on The culture alternative:
Here is the full text of Russell Moore’s op-ed in the N. Y. Times. Russell Moore is…
Do the scriptures self-attest that the Bible is the word of God? What does Jesus say about scripture?
The Bible attests to the authorship of the Almighty in numerous places. God is speaking. Jesus has something to say. We …
How Is God Fair For Punishing Us For Adam’s Sin?
This is a great question that I hear frequently. I want mercy and grace. I’m thinking atheists, agnostics and skeptics …
“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” ~Jesus
The Jesus Manifesto continues as Jesus teaches me how to pray. It is not about how much I say. It …
As Christians, we’d better embrace a more thoughtful version of Christianity
Here is some great insight from J. Warner Wallace. Jesus calls on us to go and make disciples. We must …
“Who will roll back the stone from the tomb for us?” ~The 2 Marys
It is a real and practical question from the 2 Marys. Great, they are thinking, here we are and how …
“It is the Master Jesus, the Messiah, whom you are a slave to.” ~Apostle Paul
It is hard to get the issue of being a slave in my mind. In the Greek-speaking world of the first …
“Woman, why do you weep?” ~Angel to Mary
Alone. Depressed. Confused. I am all those things some days. I am weeping. I feel abandoned. Where is my Jesus? …
Is the New Covenant a lasting covenant or will it be replaced?
A covenant is an agreement between two parties. In the scriptures, it is between God and His people or certain …
“And their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” ~Author of Hebrews
Jesus has given us an agreement. It is a new one, not the same one from the time of Moses. …
Do we get insight into the Bible through Jesus the Messiah’s teaching?
Insight is the spiritual quality that enables a person to appreciate God’s mind and will in matters of behavior, truth …
Why is Jesus so upset with the religious elites that He says “Woe unto you”?
“Woe unto you”. Seven times in Matthew 23 Jesus the Messiah say these words to the religious elites of that …
“Lying preachers will come forward and deceive a lot of people.” ~Jesus
I have to be very careful. There many religious leaders who are trying to decieve me. Jesus is warning me. …
“This isn’t the neighborhood bully mocking me — I could take that.” ~King David
This is tough. When a friend betrays us, it is so very painful. I can take it when trolls attack …
What do we know about the victory of Jesus over Satan?
Jesus has defeated Satan. Jesus openly spoke about the Cross and His death. It was an hour of judgment for …
“An account of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham:” ~Matthew
It is important for me to know about the Messiah. Matthew wisely starts with the facts of the genealogy and …
“But woe unto you, religious elites (scribes and Pharisees), hypocrites! You shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for you neither go in yourselves, neither suffer you them that are entering to go in.” ~Jesus
I am going to pay attention. Jesus is talking to me. I must learn. This is critical in my life. …
The history of atheistic science dismantled by scripture in fact
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Ah yes, time for a fireside chat due to the tundra of North America. lol. Is…
Is the good news we have in Jesus complete and gloriously rich?
The good news of Jesus and His Heavenly Father are absolutely complete. I am aware that many want to add …
“The farmer came to a tree expecting to find figs, but there weren’t any.” ~Jesus
God is seeking fruit. He will accept no substitutes, and the time to change my mind and act differently (aka …
“Speak, for Your servant is listening.” ~Samuel to God
What does Jesus want from me? Jesus wants me to listen. Jesus wants me to be a good and faithful servant. …
“Long ago God spoke to the fathers by the prophets at different times and in different ways” ~Author of Hebrews
Hello. Is anybody listening? God is speaking. Jesus has something to say. We are no longer living in “long ago”. …
Does God promise to answer prayer in the name of Jesus?
Jesus is clear. I am to ask. He says, ask and you will receive. I am to ask in His …
Why Doesn’t God Answer Some Prayers for Healing?
Why doesn’t God answer all prayers for healing? Does His seeming silence call His goodness or existence into question? Sean …
“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
I am clear on the first part of this in the Jesus Manifesto. I’ve written on it. We’ve all heard …
“Then what do you want me to do with the one you call the King of the Jews?”” ~Pilate
It is a stunning question. How will I answer? It could be asked of me. I am in the crowd. …
“Jesus is able also to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.” ~Author of Hebrews
Jesus is my High Priest, interceding for me before God. Jesus is able to save me altogether, perfectly, so that nothing …
Why did Jesus demand that his identity as the Messiah should not be publicized?
Jesus’ reluctance to be known as the Messiah is probably due to Jewish misunderstandings of the Messiah’s true role. One …
“I do exactly as the Father commanded Me.” ~Jesus
Jesus commands me to love. Jesus owns me. I am His slave. My job is to do what I am …
What is God’s greatest gift to the poor?
Jesus is clear that we are to help the poor. We are to give to them directly. I am not …
“And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” ~Jesus
God expects me to pray. Jesus instructs me to ask. Paul wrote, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in …
Being content with who we are in God is the only accomplishment that matters.
I live in a world where almost everyone is trying to make me into something else. They have great things …
“What’s the price of two or three pet canaries? Some loose change, right?” ~Jesus
God cares about me. This is practical talk from Jesus. If God cares for canaries, how much does He care …
“I tell you the truth, before Abraham was born, I am!” ~Jesus
I want to know who Jesus is. It is a burning question for many of us. This isn’t anything new. …
“He is Master of masters and King of kings, and those who are with Him are the called and chosen and faithful.” ~An Angel
It is one thing to be a Master and King. It is quite another to be the Master of masters …
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” ~Jesus
Jesus continues His manifesto. I have a lot to learn here. Jesus is being clear, as He always is. …
Is it possible that part of the mission of Jesus involves reaching the world through a radically different digital experience?
You have a passion for Jesus. You want to do the right thing for His disciples. You believe in a …
Is Jesus in the healing business?
Here is good news. Jesus heals the sick. Jesus does it all the time. Jesus is in the healing business. …
“Please, not what I want — what do you want?” ~Jesus to God
Jesus knows what is coming. Jesus knows the the agony, not only of the crucifixion, but also the burden of …
“And whoever in the name of a disciple gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.” ~Jesus
When Jesus saw the large crowds as sheep without a shepherd, His compassion led Him to teach them the things …
What does God say about being homeless?
The Bible acknowledges the fact of homelessness and instructs us to help those who are poor and needy, including those …
“If I’ve said something wrong, prove it.” ~Jesus
Jesus has been arrested. He is brought before the religious elites. The Jewish leaders are going to convict Him. The …
Does Jesus have authority over nature?
The authority of Jesus is stunning. Since He created everything, everything obeys Him. I am in awe. I am amazed. …
What is the alternative to hypocrisy?
There is a really big deal here. Deceit is defined as “the action or practice of deceiving someone by …
“You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” ~Peter
I recognize and proclaim that Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed King of God’s country. “Christ” means “Messiah” or “anointed …
“For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.” ~Jesus
I can’t deny Jesus. It is very, very dangerous. I have been warned by Jesus. I don’t want Jesus to …
Does false doctrine and teaching lead to instability and confusion?
I must be careful. It is easy to get confused and stumble around. I have been brought out of slavery …
“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 …
