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

Tag Archives: John 4

What do you do when Jesus won’t do what you want Him to?

January 8, 2021

You come to Jesus. You beg him to personally come and heal your son who is dying. Jesus puts you off. …

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If we drink the water Jesus gives us, will we get thirsty again and again?

December 31, 2020

God has a goal: Jesus challenges us to not be deceived by things in this world. In God’s World (Kingdom), you …

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What is it about rest that is important to get?

December 25, 2020

Why it matters: How important is rest? God needed it and got it. He worked creating everything in six day and …

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How do we open our eyes to what God is doing?

December 14, 2020

Yeshua [Jesus] challenges us to see the opportunities right in front of us. We need to see what God IS …

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What food gives me energy and keeps me going?

November 29, 2020

Jesus challenges us to focus on the main thing. God has a goal for us today. God wants us to …

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Will we stand firm when Jesus challenges us?

November 17, 2020

You come to Jesus. Your son is sick and is going to die. You ask Jesus to come and heal …

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Am I caught up in the wrong priorities?

October 29, 2020

We get caught up in the wrong things. We don’t have the right priorities. What church do we go to …

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Where do we get our nourishment? From doing God’s will?

October 14, 2020

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?

October 6, 2020

Jesus knows first hand the generosity of God. Everything starts from God caring and His generosity. Jesus has been with …

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Why would Jesus speak with a Samaritan woman?

September 24, 2020

Jesus asks a question. Simple and to the point. He was thirsty. Jesus also knew where the question would lead …

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Was Jesus a feminist?

September 13, 2020

I can count on Jesus to be just and treat everyone fairly. That is way He is. Jesus is loving …

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Will I stand firm when Jesus challenges me?

July 11, 2020

You come to Jesus. Your son is sick and is going to die. You ask Jesus to come and heal …

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Am I caught up in the wrong priorities?

June 18, 2020

We get caught up in the wrong things. We don’t have the right priorities. What church do we go to …

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How does Jesus know about the generosity of God?

May 31, 2020

Jesus knows first hand the generosity of God. Everything starts from God caring and His generosity. Jesus has been with …

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“At this point His disciples came, and they were amazed that He had been speaking with a woman.” ~Apostle John

December 12, 2019

I can count on Jesus to be just and treat me fairly. That is way He is. Jesus is loving …

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“Give me a drink.” ~Jesus

April 24, 2019

Jesus is tired and thirsty. That is it. That is how the conversation started. Of course, our Master’s request was …

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“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

February 23, 2019

Do I know the truth? Do I know Jesus? God wants true worshipers. God wants to be worshiped in Spirit …

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“Jesus, worn out from his journey, sat down at the well.” ~Apostle John

February 2, 2019

I get worn out some days. It happens before the day is even done. Jesus understands. Jesus got worn out …

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Joy – What is it a hallmark of?

November 5, 2018

What a treasure we have in the joy that Jesus brings into our lives. God has a country. Jesus is …

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Miracles of Jesus — How does Jesus heal the sick?

August 11, 2018

There are so many amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus, revealing and confirming his Messianic credentials, and the coming of …

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“I who speak to you am the Messiah.” ~Jesus

August 6, 2018

Jesus is the anointed King. Jesus is the anointed Priest. Jesus is the anointed Prophet. Jesus is anointed by the …

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“Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” ~Disciples to Jesus

June 28, 2018

How important is rest? God needed it and got it. Jesus needed it and got it. Even in the middle of a …

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Obedience — Jesus the Messiah is Totally Obedient to His Father’s Will

June 23, 2018

I have a lot to learn about obedience. I have a great teacher in Jesus the Messiah. Jesus “learned obedience” …

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Jesus is the Messiah — Are you sure it isn’t Mr. Christ?

June 2, 2018

We hear Jesus Christ all the time. Sometimes it is even said in a profane way. So, is it the …

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“Jesus sets out the evidence of what he saw and heard in heaven.” ~John the Baptizer

May 22, 2018

I am not immune to competing for my spiritual faction (aka denomination). I think it is best. I think Jesus …

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Rest — Even Jesus needed it (and got it)

May 17, 2018

How important is rest? God needed it and got it. Jesus needed it and got it. I need it as …

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“I sent you to harvest a field you never worked.” ~Jesus

October 30, 2017

Jesus knows how to bring the harvest in. He gives me some clear guidelines on how it is going to …

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"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

April 28, 2017

What kind of people is God looking for? Now that is an interesting question. While the woman at the well …

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"What you’re called does not matter and where you go to worship does not matter." ~~Jesus

July 8, 2016

It is not about what religious group you are born into. It doesn’t matter what church you go to. Jesus …

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"You worship guessing in the dark; we Jews worship in the clear light of day."~~Jesus

June 11, 2016

Jesus challenges me to worship in a clear way. Sometimes I am just guessing. That is not the way of God’s chosen …

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"Believe me, woman, the time is coming when you Samaritans will worship the Father neither here at this mountain nor there in Jerusalem." ~~Jesus

April 2, 2016

Jesus challenges me to know that worship isn’t going to church or any specific location. It isn’t where I worship; Baptist Church, …

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"These fields are ripe. It’s harvest time!" ~~Jesus

May 24, 2015

Jesus knows things we don’t. He challenges us to wake up. He looks out and doesn’t just see people. He …

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"You spoke the truth there, sure enough." ~~Jesus

April 27, 2015

Jesus knows us. Jesus knows us to our core. We can try to evade the truth but Jesus knows the …

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“Now the Sower is arm in arm with the Harvester, triumphant.” ~Jesus

April 11, 2015

There are many roles for us to play in God’s world (Kingdom). Sow of us sow the seed. Some of …

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"Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth." ~~Jesus

March 14, 2015

Jesus challenges us to worship God in a way we have never known before. Do we think worship is sitting …

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"Go call your husband and then come back." ~~Jesus

February 18, 2015

Jesus knows everything. There is no reason to pretend otherwise. He knew the “Woman at the Well” had been married …

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"I am the Messiah. You don’t have to wait any longer or look any further." ~~Jesus

February 5, 2015

Jesus challenges us to know who He is. He is clear. He is straightforward. He is the Messiah. The woman …

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“He’s taking his pay, gathering in this grain that’s ripe for eternal life.” ~Jesus

January 16, 2015

Jesus challenges us to know that the harvest is ready. There is no waiting. People are ready to hear the …

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“That’s the truth of the saying, ‘This one sows, that one harvests.” ~Jesus

January 10, 2015

Jesus is clear that we don’t always know our role but we have to tell everyone the Good News. It …

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“The Harvester isn’t waiting.” ~Jesus

January 5, 2015

Jesus challenges us to understand that God is ready to act. God isn’t waiting around. God will move. God isn’t waiting. …

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“As you look around right now, wouldn’t you say that in about four months it will be time to harvest?” ~Jesus

December 30, 2014

We are good at looking around at nature and figuring out what time of year it is. We can see …

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“Those who worship him must do it out of their very being, their spirits, their true selves, in adoration.” ~~Jesus

December 20, 2014

Jesus knows how to worship God, our Father. Jesus challenges us to worship God the right way. It has to …

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“God is sheer being itself—Spirit.” ~~Jesus

December 13, 2014

God is God. He is. God has always existed and will always exist. We struggle to know what God is …

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"The water I give will be an artesian spring within, gushing fountains of endless life." ~~Jesus

December 7, 2014

Jesus, our Master, challenges us to look beyond a cool bottle of water. This world and all it offers doesn’t …

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"Anyone who drinks the water I give will never thirst—not ever." ~~Jesus

November 15, 2014

Eternity is a long time. Think a billion years. Not enough. A trillion years. Not enough. It is hard enough …

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"Go home. Your son lives." ~~Jesus

October 16, 2014

You come to Jesus. You beg him to personally come and heal your son who is dying. Jesus puts you …

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"Everyone who drinks this water will get thirsty again and again." ~~Jesus

October 5, 2014

Jesus challenges us to not be deceived by things in this world. In God’s World (Kingdom), you can drink water …

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"I’m telling you to open your eyes and take a good look at what’s right in front of you." ~~Jesus

September 14, 2014

Jesus challenges us to see the opportunities right in front of us. We need to see what God is doing …

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"The food that keeps me going is that I do the will of the One who sent me, finishing the work he started." ~~Jesus

August 26, 2014

Jesus challenges us to focus on the main thing. God has a goal for us today. God wants us to …

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"Unless you people are dazzled by a miracle, you refuse to believe." ~~Jesus

August 12, 2014

You come to Jesus. Your son is sick and is going to die. You ask Jesus to come and heal …

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"It’s who you are and the way you live that count before God." ~~Jesus

July 11, 2014

We get caught up in the wrong things. What church do we go to or what denomination do we belong …

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"I have food to eat you know nothing about." ~~Jesus

July 4, 2014

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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"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

June 19, 2014

Jesus knows first hand the generosity of God. Everything starts from God caring and His generosity. Jesus knows that God …

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"Would you give me a drink of water?" ~~Jesus

May 30, 2014

Jesus asks a question. Simple and to the point. He was thirsty. Jesus also knew where the question would lead …

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