“Whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear about what is important. It is not about being a leader. It is not about who sits …
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Are we astonished or afraid?
Am I astonished or afraid? Those who simply follow get afraid. Perhaps they were more curious than committed. Jesus wants …
How powerful is the power of God?
What Jesus said blew His disciples away. It was stunning. Am I hearing Jesus properly? Am I stunned? Am …
God is Good – Would that explain why God is in a good mood and does good? God is good y’all!
All God’s perfect qualities are made freely available to all for the benefit of the whole world. God is good. …
“Moses wrote this command for you because of the hardness of your hearts.” ~Jesus
Jesus has some things He wants me to know. They are somewhat essential as they deal with our basic human …
“Unless you accept God’s kingdom in the simplicity of a child, you’ll never get in.” ~Jesus
I want to be a part of the country where Jesus is King (aka the Kingdom of God). I really …
“Go sell whatever you own and give it to the poor. All your wealth will then be heavenly wealth. And come follow me.” ~Jesus
Jesus looks me hard in the eye. Jesus is clear. Jesus isn’t going to pull any punches with me. …
Gentleness – What is the example of Jesus?
I have a lot to learn from Jesus. Jesus is gentle and shows compassion. Jesus has compassion for those in …
“We don’t want the crowds up in arms” ~Religious Leaders
The religious leaders wanted to kill Jesus. They would. The religious elites just didn’t want people to be upset about …
“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.” ~Jesus
God is God. No one else is. God alone is in control. God is Great and God is Good. I …
“In Jesus you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority.” ~Apostle Paul
What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, pronouncing judgment and promising …
“No chance at all if you think you can pull it off by yourself. Every chance in the world if you let God do it.” ~Jesus
What Jesus said blew His disciples away. It was stunning. Am I hearing Jesus properly? Am I stunned? Am I …
“Whoever wants to be great must become a servant. Whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear about what is important. It is not about being a leader. It is not about who sits …
“Do you have any idea how difficult it is for people who ‘have it all’ to enter God’s kingdom?” ~Jesus
We know the story of the rich man who came to Jesus. Eventually, as the story unfolded, Jesus challenged him …
“All things are possible with God.” ~Jesus
Jesus had been talking with a rich man about some difficult things. He wasn’t willing to give up his possessions …
“Anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” ~Jesus
I am not sure I would have wanted to have been a part of this. But then again, I know …
“It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law.” ~Jesus
Jesus’ habit was to teach about the way God intended things to be. He had a vast number of people …
“There’s one thing left.” ~Jesus
Jesus knows. Jesus sees what is in our heart. Jesus knows the “one thing” that we need to deal with. …
“In marriage a man becomes one flesh with a woman—no longer two individuals.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear. Jesus doesn’t equivocate or hedge. Jesus is all about love but he is also clear about marriage. …
“With Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid.” ~John Mark
Am I astonished or afraid? Those who simply follow get afraid. Perhaps they were more curious than committed. Jesus wants …
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