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

Tag Archives: Matthew 11

“Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” ~Jesus

May 14, 2022

The main thing: Paul tells the church that the spiritual blindness of Israel is a “mystery” that had not previously …

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Can we find rest in following Jesus?

January 23, 2022

  Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke …

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“For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them.” ~Apostle Paul

January 2, 2022

When we consider who God is, a basic question we must grapple with is how God is revealed to us. …

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Does Jesus want us to take a break and get a little rest?

August 31, 2021

Why this is important: There have been way too many times I have ignored getting some rest. I worked too …

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What are examples of meekness?

August 31, 2021

Jesus is clear that I am fortunate if I am meek and gentle. I will in fact inherit the earth …

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Is Jesus the Messiah the Son of God the Father?

July 19, 2021

In John’s Gospel in particular, the terms Son/Father are used many times to speak of Jesus the Messiah’s unique relationship …

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Why do I doubt Jesus?

July 11, 2021

  Am I a doubter? If I am honest, yes, there are times I doubt. So did some of the …

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Are we like spoiled children whining to our parents?

June 4, 2021

Am I to be a child in my understanding of Jesus? We all know what whining children are like. I …

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Is gentleness a mark and a part of the character of a follower of Jesus?

April 23, 2021

What does the gentleness of Jesus the Messiah look like?  Jesus gave us the perfect picture of gentleness: “See, your …

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Are we learning from Jesus?

April 21, 2021

  Grace is a gift. God gives us grace when we are humble. There is no peace if we are …

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Why would a self-sufficient God need to create the human race and this world?

April 10, 2021

  Why this is important: As limited humans, we have incredible needs, which left unfulfilled, result in death. God, however, …

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Denial of Yeshua [Jesus] the Messiah … Why does it happen?

March 22, 2021

Denial is the making of a conscious, informed decision not to accept Jesus as the Messiah or his claims and …

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Is it a burden to follow Jesus?

March 7, 2021

We need rest. We get tired. There is good news. Jesus gives us rest. We find it in Him. Yeshua …

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Will we be happy if we are meek and gentle?

February 23, 2021

Jesus is clear that we will be more than happy (aka blessed) if we are meek and gentle. We will …

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What does the gentleness of Jesus the Messiah look like? 

January 25, 2021

What happens when the faithful wander off? They are  wayward. They drift. It happens. It happens to others I know. …

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Why is meekness required by God?

November 30, 2020

Yeshua [Jesus] is clear that I will be more than happy if I am meek and gentle. I will in …

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What are some examples of meekness in the life of Jesus?

November 4, 2020

Jesus is clear that I will be more than happy if I am meek and gentle. I will in fact …

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Will Jesus give us rest? Are we tired because we are anxious?

October 28, 2020

There are some things that really please our Father. One of them is to reveal things to those of us …

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“Learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” ~Jesus

March 3, 2020

Jesus calls on me to learn. ”Disciple” means to learn. I am to learn from Jesus. Jesus is my Master. …

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“Woe to you! For if the miracles had occurred in Tyre and Sidon which occurred in you, they would have changed their minds.” ~Jesus

December 8, 2018

Jesus is upset. Jesus is upset with the elite religious leaders of the day. Jesus hasn’t gotten over it. I …

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“Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” ~Jesus

September 29, 2018

Paul tells the church that the spiritual blindness of Israel is a “mystery” that had not previously been revealed (Romans …

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Discipleship — Is peace is a result for the disciple?

September 12, 2018

  I am to be a disciple. That is the goal that Jesus has for me. Making disciples is important because …

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Rest — Do I need it? Can Jesus provide it?

August 12, 2018

I need rest. I get tired. There is good news. Jesus gives me rest. I find it in Him. Jesus, …

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“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” ~Jesus

July 24, 2018

What does the gentleness of Jesus the Messiah look like?  Jesus gave us the perfect picture of gentleness: “See, your …

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“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” ~Jesus

July 22, 2018

Grace is a gift. God gives me grace when I am humble. There is no peace if I am proud …

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Denial of Jesus — The Jewish People Rejected Jesus

July 2, 2018

Denial is the making of a conscious, informed decision not to accept Jesus as the Messiah or his claims and …

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“The people have been like spoiled children whining to their parents.” ~Jesus

June 22, 2018

Am I to be a child in my understanding of Jesus? We all know what whining children are like. I …

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Meekness — God’s Promises to the Meek is Good News

May 27, 2018

God’s promises to the meek is good news!  Humility is the name of the game. Jesus challenges me to be …

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Meekness — Examples in the life of Jesus

April 10, 2018

Jesus is clear that I will be more than happy if I am meek and gentle. I will in fact …

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“Thank you, Father. You’ve concealed your ways from sophisticates and know-it-alls, but spelled them out clearly to ordinary people.” ~Jesus

December 1, 2017

Who gets to know about God, Lord of heaven and earth? Who is God revealing himself to? It is the …

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“Are you the One we’ve been expecting, or are we still waiting?” ~John the Baptizer

January 23, 2016

When Jesus finished placing this charge before his twelve disciples, he went on to teach and preach in their villages. John, …

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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” ~Jesus

June 12, 2015

Life is restful in Jesus!! In Him is real rest not temporary relief. I can just take it easy when …

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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” ~Jesus

July 24, 2014

There are some things that really please our Father. One of them is to reveal things to those of us …

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