Where do we get our nourishment? From doing God’s will?
It can be confusing to talk with Jesus. We’re talking this world and He’s talking about God’s world. Jesus challenges …
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How does Jesus know about the generosity of God?
Jesus knows first hand the generosity of God. Everything starts from God caring and His generosity. Jesus has been with …
Why would Jesus speak with a Samaritan woman?
Jesus asks a question. Simple and to the point. He was thirsty. Jesus also knew where the question would lead …
Was Jesus a feminist?
I can count on Jesus to be just and treat everyone fairly. That is way He is. Jesus is loving …
Will I stand firm when Jesus challenges me?
You come to Jesus. Your son is sick and is going to die. You ask Jesus to come and heal …
Am I caught up in the wrong priorities?
We get caught up in the wrong things. We don’t have the right priorities. What church do we go to …
How does Jesus know about the generosity of God?
Jesus knows first hand the generosity of God. Everything starts from God caring and His generosity. Jesus has been with …
“At this point His disciples came, and they were amazed that He had been speaking with a woman.” ~Apostle John
I can count on Jesus to be just and treat me fairly. That is way He is. Jesus is loving …
“Give me a drink.” ~Jesus
Jesus is tired and thirsty. That is it. That is how the conversation started. Of course, our Master’s request was …
“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 …
“Jesus, worn out from his journey, sat down at the well.” ~Apostle John
I get worn out some days. It happens before the day is even done. Jesus understands. Jesus got worn out …
Joy – What is it a hallmark of?
What a treasure we have in the joy that Jesus brings into our lives. God has a country. Jesus is …
Miracles of Jesus — How does Jesus heal the sick?
There are so many amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus, revealing and confirming his Messianic credentials, and the coming of …
“I who speak to you am the Messiah.” ~Jesus
Jesus is the anointed King. Jesus is the anointed Priest. Jesus is the anointed Prophet. Jesus is anointed by the …
“Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” ~Disciples to Jesus
How important is rest? God needed it and got it. Jesus needed it and got it. Even in the middle of a …
Obedience — Jesus the Messiah is Totally Obedient to His Father’s Will
I have a lot to learn about obedience. I have a great teacher in Jesus the Messiah. Jesus “learned obedience” …
Jesus is the Messiah — Are you sure it isn’t Mr. Christ?
We hear Jesus Christ all the time. Sometimes it is even said in a profane way. So, is it the …
“Jesus sets out the evidence of what he saw and heard in heaven.” ~John the Baptizer
I am not immune to competing for my spiritual faction (aka denomination). I think it is best. I think Jesus …
Rest — Even Jesus needed it (and got it)
How important is rest? God needed it and got it. Jesus needed it and got it. I need it as …
“I sent you to harvest a field you never worked.” ~Jesus
Jesus knows how to bring the harvest in. He gives me some clear guidelines on how it is going to …
"That’s the kind of people the Father is out looking for: those who are simply and honestly themselves before him in their worship." ~~Jesus
What kind of people is God looking for? Now that is an interesting question. While the woman at the well …
"What you’re called does not matter and where you go to worship does not matter." ~~Jesus
It is not about what religious group you are born into. It doesn’t matter what church you go to. Jesus …
"You worship guessing in the dark; we Jews worship in the clear light of day."~~Jesus
Jesus challenges me to worship in a clear way. Sometimes I am just guessing. That is not the way of God’s chosen …
"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, …
"These fields are ripe. It’s harvest time!" ~~Jesus
Jesus knows things we don’t. He challenges us to wake up. He looks out and doesn’t just see people. He …
"You spoke the truth there, sure enough." ~~Jesus
Jesus knows us. Jesus knows us to our core. We can try to evade the truth but Jesus knows the …
“Now the Sower is arm in arm with the Harvester, triumphant.” ~Jesus
There are many roles for us to play in God’s world (Kingdom). Sow of us sow the seed. Some of …
"Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to worship God in a way we have never known before. Do we think worship is sitting …
"Go call your husband and then come back." ~~Jesus
Jesus knows everything. There is no reason to pretend otherwise. He knew the “Woman at the Well” had been married …
"I am the Messiah. You don’t have to wait any longer or look any further." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to know who He is. He is clear. He is straightforward. He is the Messiah. The woman …
“He’s taking his pay, gathering in this grain that’s ripe for eternal life.” ~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to know that the harvest is ready. There is no waiting. People are ready to hear the …
“That’s the truth of the saying, ‘This one sows, that one harvests.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear that we don’t always know our role but we have to tell everyone the Good News. It …
“The Harvester isn’t waiting.” ~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to understand that God is ready to act. God isn’t waiting around. God will move. God isn’t waiting. …
“As you look around right now, wouldn’t you say that in about four months it will be time to harvest?” ~Jesus
We are good at looking around at nature and figuring out what time of year it is. We can see …
“Those who worship him must do it out of their very being, their spirits, their true selves, in adoration.” ~~Jesus
Jesus knows how to worship God, our Father. Jesus challenges us to worship God the right way. It has to …
“God is sheer being itself—Spirit.” ~~Jesus
God is God. He is. God has always existed and will always exist. We struggle to know what God is …
"The water I give will be an artesian spring within, gushing fountains of endless life." ~~Jesus
Jesus, our Master, challenges us to look beyond a cool bottle of water. This world and all it offers doesn’t …
"Anyone who drinks the water I give will never thirst—not ever." ~~Jesus
Eternity is a long time. Think a billion years. Not enough. A trillion years. Not enough. It is hard enough …
"Go home. Your son lives." ~~Jesus
You come to Jesus. You beg him to personally come and heal your son who is dying. Jesus puts you …
"Everyone who drinks this water will get thirsty again and again." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to not be deceived by things in this world. In God’s World (Kingdom), you can drink water …
"I’m telling you to open your eyes and take a good look at what’s right in front of you." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to see the opportunities right in front of us. We need to see what God is doing …
"The food that keeps me going is that I do the will of the One who sent me, finishing the work he started." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to focus on the main thing. God has a goal for us today. God wants us to …
"Unless you people are dazzled by a miracle, you refuse to believe." ~~Jesus
You come to Jesus. Your son is sick and is going to die. You ask Jesus to come and heal …
"It’s who you are and the way you live that count before God." ~~Jesus
We get caught up in the wrong things. What church do we go to or what denomination do we belong …
"I have food to eat you know nothing about." ~~Jesus
It can be confusing to talk with Jesus. We’re talking this world and He’s talking about God’s world. Jesus challenges …
"If you knew the generosity of God and who I am, you would be asking me for a drink, and I would give you fresh, living water."~~Jesus
Jesus knows first hand the generosity of God. Everything starts from God caring and His generosity. Jesus knows that God …
"Would you give me a drink of water?" ~~Jesus
Jesus asks a question. Simple and to the point. He was thirsty. Jesus also knew where the question would lead …
