“Master, is it at this time that You are restoring the kingdom to Israel?” ~The Apostles to Jesus
You’ve been with Jesus for a while now. And, you have been through a lot with Him. His ministry. His …
You’ve been with Jesus for a while now. And, you have been through a lot with Him. His ministry. His …
There are a lot of things that do not really matter at the end of the day. Who won the …
Jesus has given me His authority. I am His ambassador to His world (Kingdom) here on earth. I fully stand for Jesus. If …
Jesus is not after behavior modification. Jesus wants heart and mind transformation. Jesus wants us to repent. That is …
Jesus knows things we do not. He challenges us to wake up. He looks out and does not just see …
Jesus challenges us to radically change our way of thinking. Repentance (the original Greek means radically changing our thinking and acting differently) …
Why it matters: What is Jesus’ favorite thing to talk about? Knowing he would be present with the disciples for …
For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said, “As I swore in my wrath, ‘They shall not …
And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death …
Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is …
The Spirit of Yahweh is upon me, Because Yahweh has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He …
In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the …
Jesus is in charge. God has put Him in charge. He is Master [Lord]. He reigns as the head of …
Breaking news! Jesus oversees God’s Kingdom. It is not what we think! Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation …
God’s plan was moving along on schedule. Jesus had been arrested and was now on trial. It was a little …
Jesus continues His Manifesto (aka The Sermon on the Mount). Jesus is getting close to wrapping it up. Jesus does …
The main thing: Jesus is now at the core issue as He lays out His manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). …
Everything we do should be for the glory of the Master Jesus and the good of His reign [kingdom]! Peter …
It is sad that Jesus knows that not matter how He communicates the message, some of us aren’t going to …
Jesus challenges us: The challenge is to not worry and live for what God wants to accomplish today. God takes …
God is clear. Jesus was very specific about it. Our focus is to be on God, His world (kingdom) and …
The joy of deliverance is amazing. When God sets us free, rejoicing is in order. We were tied up missing …
Why this is important: Jesus invites us to picture what God’s kingdom is like. Jesus wants us to understand Him …
Who is the King of Glory? King David is a warrior King. He spent much of his life fighting to …
Why it matters: Wow. Jesus is direct. Grow up!! OK, that makes sense. We can be very childish. We live in God’s …
Jesus told them they had to wait. He didn’t have to. He could have given them the Spirit of God …
It can be confusing to talk with Jesus. We’re talking this world and He’s talking about God’s world. Jesus challenges …
There are times Jesus will do things and suggest that it not be shared with others. It is a God …
Three men had been condemned. Three men were hanging on crosses facing agonizing deaths. This is a horrific way to die. …
We keep looking. We think, someday we will go to heaven. We hold out hope. We trust in lots of …
I need to speak boldly. I need to speak boldly every day. I need to argue and persuade as many …
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cummin, and you have neglected the weightier …
Jesus is King. I have to confess my loyalty to King Jesus. This is the main thing about the main …
Jesus is clear. Jesus says Amen (aka truly). I must get this. Jesus is emphatic. What I wonder. What is …
This is a stunning prophecy (prediction) of the Kingdom of Jesus found in Isaiah 9:1-7. It was made by Isaiah. …
I need to get on board with what God wants. It is never about me. It is always about God. …
I get jealous. I get angry. One can lead to the other. The parable of the prodigal son is a …
Consider this as we start. I know I must adjust my thinking but that is what Jesus always challenges me …
Nicodemus doesn’t get what Jesus is saying. I am the same way some days. I hear Him but I don’t …
Radically changing my mind and how I think/act (aka repent) is called for by John. Jesus will call for it …
I want to be a part of the country where Jesus is King (aka the Kingdom of God). I really …
Now here is a good word. God, our most High God, is stunning. So is His Son Jesus. So is …
We keep looking. We think, someday we will go to heaven. We hold out hope. We trust in lots of …
I am a disciple of Jesus. That means I must learn from Jesus. Jesus was one a mission to preach …
Jesus has something He wants me to know. Jesus wants me to approach His kingdom with simplicity. Jesus wants me …
Kings came and went. Kings died. Someone else became King. It could have been a son. It could have been …
I am like Nicodemus. Jesus wants me to understand something but I’m not quite getting it. Jesus is patient. Jesus …
Jesus is King. I have to confess my loyalty to King Jesus. This is the main thing about the main …
Why am I down in the dumps? King David has lots of good reasons to ask. So do I. I …
I am going to pay attention. Jesus is talking to me. I must learn. This is critical in my life. …
Pilate gets it right. Jesus is King. God has anointed Him, as the Messiah, as King of God’s country. Most …
Jesus is on a roll. Jesus is making sure everyone knows what is going on with the religious elites. They …
God is revealing things. God is in the revealing business. Sometimes it is a little fuzzy at first and then …
The religious elites of the Jewish faith were constantly trying to trap Jesus. One asked “Which is most important of all …
Jesus drives the point home time and time again. Jesus wraps up a story with this statement of how …
Whenever I hear the word “mystery“, my curiosity kicks in. I want to know. A “mystery” in the New Testament …
Is Jesus my Master? Am I His slave? Does Jesus own me? Jesus is the King, anointed by the Holy …
Jesus is now at the core issue as He lays out His manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). God has a …
We love to eat fruit. We love the fruit and the juice. It gives us nourishment and refreshes us. May …
Jesus looks me hard in the eye. Jesus is clear. Jesus isn’t going to pull any punches with me. …
I am concerned and worry about lots of things. One of them is how am I doing compared to others. …
Special praise goes to Jesus for vindicating the penitent and the needy who have no human champions. Ultimately, all God’s …
Jesus warns us constantly and consistently about the dangers not focusing on God and focusing on wealth. It is a …
Jesus wrapped up His Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). The teaching is over. What He has said is amazing. The …
Kings came and went. Kings died. Someone else became King. It could have been a son. It could have been …
There are ungodly and unrighteous people. They are evil. They have rejected God and His Son Jesus, the anointed King …
In some circles, the end game is to be saved. Now that is important but it is not the end …
Paul tells the church that the spiritual blindness of Israel is a “mystery” that had not previously been revealed (Romans …
God is God. God is in control. I don’t get that some days. What about that jerk that is …
Jesus is clear. Peter heard Him and took it to heart. Jesus said “Render to the government (aka Caesar) the things …
What does God want from me? Listen to His Son Jesus. It is a simple and straightforward challenge. God didn’t …
David knows a lot about God’s plan for countries and kingdoms. We can plan and scheme all we want. …
The Apostle Peter rightly declares the Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed one from God. Anointed to be King in …
Jesus is completely obedient to the will of His Father. 24/7 it is all about what does God want right …
What am I working for? Jesus wants to know. Jesus has some commands for me on this. I must act …
Jesus challenges me to radically change my way of thinking. Repentance (the original Greek means radically changing my thinking) is of central …
In the Bible, courage is also called “good cheer” as in Mark 6:50 when Jesus gave the command to the disciples who …
Can I be gentle in caring for the weak? Every person is powerful. I can speak words that influence others. …
What does Jesus say? I know what He says. I can read His words. I can study them. I can …
Jesus isn’t enamored with my being a leader who serves. Jesus calls on me to be a servant or a …
Jesus has just finished talking about not judging and hypocrisy in the Jesus Manifesto. At first sight and hearing, this is …
Jesus tells me I “cannot serve both God and money.” (Luke 16:13) I must seek to be content with what …
Joy and happiness is essential in the Kingdom of God. The Beatitudes (aka The Jesus Manifesto) traditionally use the word “blessed”. …
The five thousand had just been feed. It was a stunning day. God had been shown, through His son Jesus, …
There are so many amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus, revealing and confirming his Messianic credentials, and the coming of …
The joy of deliverance is amazing. When God sets me free, rejoicing is in order. I was tied up missing God’s …
How tolerant of other believers should I be? Even when disputing/dialoguing over prominent doctrines, a disciple of Jesus should exercise …
Jesus invites me to picture what God’s kingdom is like. Jesus wants me to understand Him as King of the …
This is pretty stunning. Of course, John the Baptist is a prophet and is determined to speak the truth of …
Jesus wants to know. Jesus has a question. What do I make of this? Do I understand? Am I listening? …
The mystery of faith is a term that occurs in 1 Timothy 3:9. “Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted …
There is a lot to be said in the scripture about sickness and healing. Jesus heals. I know this to …
The authority of Jesus is questioned by others: Am I questioning that Jesus has the authority from God? I need …
Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …
Jesus is not a fan of organized religion and the elite attitudes that go with it. Jesus is in favor …
Where is my treasure? What is important to me? Is Jesus my Master? Jesus told us to “store up for …
There are a lot of details to life. What to eat. What to wear. Which way to drive to work. …
Now here is some good news. God is going to take care of me. My job is to love God. …
Joy is closely related to gladness and happiness, although joy is more a state of being than an emotion; a …
Denial is the making of a conscious, informed decision not to accept Jesus as the Messiah or his claims and …