Should I hire a thief to be my CFO?
Jesus knew before he selected Judas that he would betray him. He knew he was a thief but made him …
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“Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” ~Jesus
Why this is important: Jesus wants us to accompany him. Jesus wants us to go where He has gone and …
“I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” ~God to Jesus
Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose …
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” ~Apostle John
Judas betrays Jesus. Peter and the others deny they know Jesus. Nobody is with Jesus at the end. I am …
Will we see Jesus?
The Greeks want to see Jesus. They go to some effort to make it happen. The disciples help. It …
What did Jesus know was going to happen?
Jesus came to Bethany the day before Palm Sunday. This actually starts our most holy week! In the Orthodox church, …
When would Jesus’ hour come?
Is Jesus slow? No, not all. God has made certain promises to us. Some days we say, “OK God, when?” …
Jesus and the homeless problem. What should we do?
As Jesus remarked to Judas Iscariot, ‘You always have the poor with you’ (John 12:8). Looking around at the cities, …
Is the cost of following Jesus carrying one’s cross?
Today the cross is an accepted symbol of love and sacrifice. But in that day the cross was a horrible …
Does God want us to be His children? How can that happen?
The big deal: This is stunning. As disciples of Jesus, we are the chief objects of God’s fatherly love. We …
Does Jesus have victory over rulers and authorities? Do we have victory over death?
Jesus is victorious. Jesus has disarmed the enemy and shown us all what they are made of. Jesus is triumphant. …
Did Jesus follow God’s perfect timing in His obedience?
Jesus the Messiah’s life was lived under the shadow of the cross. He was concerned that people should understand his …
God has a plan. He uses it for His glory. He uses it for our redemption.
Jesus was performing many signs and wonders. The raising of Lazarus from the dead capped it off. That had everyone …
What is God’s goal for us? Do I get it?
Jesus knew why He was here. He knew how it would end. He knew He would go through the worst …
What is God’s goal for us? Do I get it?
Jesus knew why He was here. He knew how it would end. He knew He would go through the worst …
God has a plan. He uses if for His glory. He uses it for our redemption.
Jesus was performing many signs and wonders. The raising of Lazarus from the dead capped it off. That had everyone …
“Now judgment is upon this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out.” ~Jesus
Jesus has defeated Satan. Jesus openly spoke about the Cross and His death. It was an hour of judgment for …
Here we go — It’s Holy Monday
In the timeline of Passion week, it is a little unclear where to place the story of the Greeks seeking …
“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 …
Glory – Is the glory of Jesus God’s glory?
The glory of God is the beauty of His spirit. It is not an aesthetic beauty or a material beauty, …
Word of God — Is Jesus the Messiah the incarnate Word of God? Is Jesus God in the flesh?
Jesus invites me to know Him. Who is Jesus? The Apostle John tells me Jesus is the Word of God. …
“If any of you wants to serve me, then accompany me.” ~Jesus
Jesus wants me to accompany him. Jesus wants me to go where He has gone and is going. Jesus wants …
“Bravo, God, bravo!” ~King David
Where is my enthusiasm for God and His marvelous works? Why don’t I shout it out? Do I long for …
Wisdom — Understanding God’s Word
I need wisdom. I need understanding. Wisdom and understanding is a God-given perception. With it, I can see the nature …
Patience — Jesus Patience with God’s Timing of Events
Jesus the Messiah’s life was lived under the shadow of the cross. He was concerned that people should understand his …
Children of God — We become children by new birth
This is stunning. As disciples of Jesus, we are the chief objects of God’s fatherly love. We become God’s children …
“What are you willing to give me if I deliver Jesus over to you?” ~Judas
According to the traditional interpretation of the Bible, Holy Wednesday is the day on which Jesus was anointed with spikenard during a …
“Let her alone, so that she may keep it for the day of My burial.” ~Jesus
Jesus came to Bethany the day before Palm Sunday. This actually starts our most holy week! In the Orthodox church, …
“What am I going to say? ‘Father, get me out of this’? No, this is why I came in the first place. I’ll say, ‘Father, put your glory on display.” ~Jesus
Jesus was on a mission. It would be a painful and horrible death. Jesus knew what would happen. Jesus was …
“Let her alone. She’s anticipating and honoring the day of my burial.” ~Jesus
Breaking news! Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead so the religious leaders decide to kill Lazarus. Talk about not getting …
“Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out.” ~Jesus
When Jesus was on the cross, redeeming me, he cried out it is finished. Here he tells the crowds, before …
“They loved praise from men more than praise from God.” ~Apostle John
Fill in the blank. But because of __________ I would not confess my faith for fear I will be kicked …
What was the end in Jesus’ mind? The day death died.
Jesus knew why He was here. He knew how it would end. He knew He would go through the worst …
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 …
Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts 