Is the title Master a mark of Jesus the Messiah’s authority as a teacher?
Let us consider the word “master” (usually translated Lord). So here is a fundamental question: “What is the foundational reality …
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Are rulers God’s servants to do good and restrain evil?
God is clear. I must recognize that authority comes from God. This is a foundational principle. I am challenged by …
“Quiet! Settle down!” ~Jesus
Jesus knows something. Jesus knows a storm is coming. I will be in the storm, with Him. Will I have …
“It is the Master Jesus, the Messiah, whom you are a slave to.” ~Apostle Paul
It is hard to get the issue of being a slave in my mind. In the Greek-speaking world of the first …
Is Master (Lord) a title of respect for the earthly Jesus the Messiah?
Master (Lord) is a title that signifies Jesus the Messiah’s absolute authority and the basis on which people may know …
“Jesus is able also to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.” ~Author of Hebrews
Jesus is my High Priest, interceding for me before God. Jesus is able to save me altogether, perfectly, so that nothing …
“He is Master of masters and King of kings, and those who are with Him are the called and chosen and faithful.” ~An Angel
It is one thing to be a Master and King. It is quite another to be the Master of masters …
God is in the revealing business
God is revealing things. God is in the revealing business. Sometimes it is a little fuzzy at first and then …
Jesus is not my own genie who jumps out of His little bottle when I rub it and ask Him for what I want.
We have lost this incredibly important concept of Jesus as Master and I am His slave. We have a man-centered …
“This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” ~God
What does God want from me? Listen to His Son Jesus. It is a simple and straightforward challenge. God didn’t …
Jesus wants me to speak strongly!
Jesus wants me to speak strongly. Jesus has a good news message He wants heard and acted on. When I …
Slave — Whose slave are you? God’s? Sin’s?
It is hard to get the issue of being a slave in my mind. In the Greek-speaking world of the first …
Master — Who is the ruler over all?
Lord (Master) is a title that signifies Jesus the Messiah’s absolute authority and the basis on which people may know …
“All hail the power of Jesus’ name, let angels prostrate fall!” ~ Edward Perronet
I love this song. I think it is my all time favorite. I grew up hearing it in church and …
Pharisees (religious elites) — Accusing Jesus the Messiah of being demon-possessed
Pharisees (religious elites) opposed Jesus the Messiah during his ministry and were among those who brought about his crucifixion. Some Pharisees, …
“Even as You gave Him authority over all flesh, that to all whom You have given Him, He may give eternal life.” ~Jesus
Jesus rules in every case, over everything and everyone. He is the Master. PERIOD! I am His slave. Jesus is …
Discipleship — The cost of Discipleship Involves a Denial of Self-interests and Desires
Jesus was quite explicit about the cost of following Him. Discipleship requires a totally committed life: “Any of you who does …
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.“ ~Jesus
Am I a Christian or a disciple of Jesus? I need to think this through. It is an important question. …
“There is far more at stake here than religion.” ~Jesus
Jesus is not a fan of organized religion and the elite attitudes that go with it. Jesus is in favor …
“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life.” ~Jesus
There are a lot of details to life. What to eat. What to wear. Which way to drive to work. …
“Jesus came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near.” ~Apostle Paul
Prophecies of peace are fulfilled in the coming of Jesus the Messiah. Peace is real. Jesus wants me to experience peace. …
“This has to be the Son of God!” ~Roman Captain at the Crucifixion
A crucifixion is a most painful, cruel and protracted form of execution which involved the victim being roped or nailed …
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” …
“God, my God, I yelled for help and you put me together.” ~King David
God answers prayer. Mighty King David knows this in his heart. He has seen lots of trouble. God comes through. …
“When you do all the things which are commanded you, say, ‘We are unworthy slaves; we have done only that which we ought to have done.’ ”
I am a slave of Jesus. Jesus is my Master (aka Lord). Jesus owns me. I have to be clear about …
“A slave of the Messiah Jesus …” ~Apostle Paul
How did Paul see himself? Paul saw himself as a slave of Jesus. This is not a fluke. Paul also …
Gentleness — The Gentleness of Jesus the Messiah
I wander off. I am wayward. I drift. It happens. It happens to others I know. What is my attitude? …
God’s Goal — To Live with His People
God has goals in mind. He will accomplish them. When I miss God’s goal, that is known as sin. I …
Slave — Am I a Slave or a Servant? Does it Matter?
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave (dŏulŏs) above his master. It is enough for the disciple that he become …
“Go home to your own people. Tell them your story—what the Master did, how he had mercy on you.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear. I need to tell everyone I know how Jesus, my Master and the Messiah, has had mercy …
“Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide.” ~God’s angel
I am looking. I am looking for my savior. God appears on the scene with his mighty angels. Our savior …
“Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant.” ~Apostle Paul
Having a passion for the things of God is a huge thing. It is easy to get burnt out. So …
“Be God’s fool — that’s the path to true wisdom.” ~Apostle Paul
I really enjoy my “news reader” on the internet. I keep up with 100′s of stuff (feeds) a day. I …
“It was God who kept us focused on him, uncompromised.” ~Apostle Paul
I like to think I can focus and sometimes I get close. I try hard. I want to be courageous. “I think I can.” It doesn’t work. …
"Don’t loiter and make small talk with everyone you meet along the way." ~~Jesus
Jesus sends us on a mission. Jesus has things He wants me to do for Him. I need to understand His urgency. In …
“But what happens when we live God’s way?” ~Apostle Paul
My challenge is to live God’s way. Many times I don’t want to but it isn’t about what I want. …
“We beg you, please don’t squander one bit of this marvelous life God has given us.” ~Apostle Paul
I have a choice to make today. It may not be an easy one. It may involve some pain for …
“And whoever touched him was healed.” ~Apostle Matthew
Matthew faithfully records how Jesus affected people. When they knew he was around, they knew he would heal the sick. …
"Quiet! Get out of him!" ~~Jesus to the demons in a man
Jesus has authority over everything. To the demons He says “Get out” and they do. They know who Jesus is. …
“Your job is to speak out on the things that make for solid doctrine.” ~Apostle Paul
I have a job. Jesus has given it to me. I must be faithful in fulfilling it. I can’t shirk …
“I have to write begging that you fight with everything you have in you for this faith entrusted to us as a gift to guard and cherish.” ~Jude
Jesus is my Master and the Messiah (anointed one of God). It is a gift from Jesus that I am …
“I don’t think the way you think.” ~God
God is God. I am so appreciative of that fact. God doesn’t think the way I think. God doesn’t act …
"Those who have lived the right way will walk out into a resurrection Life." ~~Jesus
Jesus knows about judgment. His Father has given Him the authority to judge us. God has also demonstrated the power of …
“Only one who devotes himself to a cause with his whole strength and soul can be a true master. For this reason mastery demands all of a person.” ~~Albert Einstein
God’s goal for me is to be completely and totally committed to Jesus. Jesus is in charge of God’s country. …
"It’s urgent that you listen carefully to this." ~Jesus (3 Radical things to do)
We all want to live. Before Jesus, I was in the world of the dead. I knew it then and I fully understand …
“So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with the Messiah, act like it.” ~Apostle Paul
I must be serious about the resurrection life with Jesus. It isn’t only about what I think but is very …
“You’re asking the wrong question.” ~Jesus
I need to change my mind (repent). I need to ask the right questions. I am clearly not always seeing …
“So don’t be embarrassed to speak up for our Master Jesus.” ~Apostle Paul
I must not be embarrassed. Jesus is my Master. I must speak up for Jesus. I must speak up for …
"Take it seriously, show the way for others, and you will find honor in the kingdom." ~~Jesus
Jesus demands that I take His way seriously. There is nothing frivolous about it at all. My job, my mission, …
“God picked you out as his from the very start.” ~Apostle Paul
I should never lack for anything to pray about. I can thank God, all day long, for my family, friends, …
“The person who obeys my heavenly Father’s will is my brother and sister and mother.” ~Jesus
Family is important. We think it is the most important thing. Jesus challenges me to understand that the most important …
“Love means following his commandments, and his unifying commandment is that you conduct your lives in love.” ~Apostle John
I must be diligent in living out the truth of God’s commandment. I must be consistent and not waiver. I …
“Mortals make elaborate plans, but God has the last word.” ~King Solomon
I love to plan. It is a passion of mine. It is comforting to me. It provides me the illusion …
“I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best.” ~Apostle Paul
When I have changed my mind (repented), I need to fill my mind with the right things. What should I …
“My aim is to raise hopes by pointing the way to life without end.” ~Apostle Paul
I am God’s slave. Jesus is my Master and he owns me. This has happened because of what Jesus did …
“So what do we do? Keep on missing God’s goal (sin) so God can keep on forgiving?” ~Apostle Paul
I live in a new country now. I live in the country governed by God. Jesus is in charge of God’s …
“Quit your worship charades.” ~God
God has a clear message for me. Jesus challenges me to quit being religious. Jesus wants me to have nothing …
“Don’t take yourself too seriously — take God seriously.” ~Micah
But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and …
“We keep everything we do and say out in the open.” ~Apostle Paul
God is open and plainly shares truth with us. God has given us good news and made it known without …
“By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us we have it all together with God.” ~Apostle Paul
What gets us into the game and off the bench? It is faith in Jesus the Master, our Messiah. Faith …
“There’s no longer room for doubt—God made him Master and Messiah.” ~Apostle Peter
It is clear. There is no room for doubt. We have to accept the facts. Jesus is Master. Jesus died, …
“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” ~George Bernard Shaw
Jesus challenges us to change our minds (repent) about who is in control. Jesus is in charge of God’s country …
“There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist.” ~Mark Twain
We are a people who believe in the good news message of Jesus. We are a people of faith. We …
“You don’t know the first thing about tomorrow.” ~James, brother of Jesus
I love to plan but do I love to do God’s will? I have great ideas for the future. I …
“I think in terms of the day’s resolutions, not the years’.” ~Henry Moore
Today is the day that our Master Jesus has made for us. Jesus taught us to focus on the day …
"But you haven’t seen the half of it yet, for in the same way that the Father raises the dead and creates life, so does the Son." ~~Jesus
Some days we think we have seen it all. Of course we know it isn’t true but it sure does …
“The church is the Messiah’s body, in which he speaks and acts, by which he fills everything with his presence.” ~Apostle Paul
We have a choice about what kind of church we attend. Which will it be? One where the power of …
What does God want me to do?
Jesus, the Messiah, has called me. Jesus wants me and my complete devotion. It is His desire that I do what …
“Master, I knew that you are a hard man.” ~A man to God
One of the themes I hear about almost everywhere I turn is about how good God is and what a …
