Is it reasonable to ask Jesus what I must do to do the works of God in my life?
‘What must we do to do the works God requires?’ A question from the disciples. I look at the question …
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“Where will we buy bread so that these people can eat?” ~Jesus
Sometimes this saying echoes in my mind. “Houston, we have a problem”. I think I have an impossible situation in …
“This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world.” ~The People
The Messiah is anticipated by the Jewish people as the Prophet of God. Jesus is that Prophet. Jesus the Messiah …
“Don’t bicker among yourselves over me. You’re not in charge here.” ~Jesus
The Jewish people were arguing over Jesus: “Isn’t this the son of Joseph? Don’t we know his father? Don’t we know …
“I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst.” ~Jesus
I love bread. I love all kinds of breads. I love bread with butter. I love bread with oil. OK, …
Prophet – Did people anticipate the coming of a prophet? Is Jesus that Prophet?
The Messiah is anticipated by the Jewish people as the Prophet of God. Jesus is that Prophet. Jesus the Messiah …
I AM — “I am the Bread of Life” ~ Jesus
“I am the Bread of Life” (John 6:35) is one of the seven “I Am” statements of Jesus. Jesus used …
“Work for the food that sticks with you, food that nourishes your lasting life, food the Son of Man provides.” ~Jesus
Jesus is going to declare something. It is going to be bold. It is being set up by this conversation. …
Disciples — We Learn from our Master Jesus the Messiah
Jesus was quite explicit about the cost of following Him. Discipleship requires a totally committed life: “Any of you who …
“Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.” ~Jesus
The backdrop to this is the feeding of the five thousand. It is a truly stunning miracle. Jesus was moved …
“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 …
“I have something hard but important to say to you.” ~Jesus
After sunset he came with the Twelve. As they were at the supper table eating, Jesus said, “I have something …
“Where can we buy bread to feed these people?” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear and purposeful. Jesus has questions. Do I have answers? Some interesting lessons here for me. Jesus loves …
“The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” ~Jesus
It is a fairly reasonable question. We come to Jesus. From our religious culture and upbringing we ask “What must …
“I came down from heaven not to follow my own whim but to accomplish the will of the One who sent me.” ~Jesus
Many days, I am just following my own whims. Whatever feels good to do right then is fine. No plan. …
“I am the bread of life.” ~Jesus
I love bread. I love all kinds of breads. I love bread with butter. I love bread with oil. OK, …
“The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” ~Jesus
I look at the question and it seems pretty reasonable to me. But Jesus blew them (and me) away with …
