God is clear about my obligations to the poor. This is a consistent theme under both the old and new …
When Jesus saw the large crowds as sheep without a shepherd, His compassion led Him to teach them the things …
It is a wise thing to “do good”. I know that “good works” won’t save me. Only the redemptive act …
Jesus is challenging me. This is tough. Am I willing to give up everything, including my life for King Jesus? …
Faith is not something I conjure up on my own, nor is it something I am born with. Faith is …
God’s glory is to be my highest motive. God wants me to know that He sees what no one else …
Special praise goes to Jesus for vindicating the penitent and the needy who have no human champions. Ultimately, all God’s …
I really don’t have an excuse for not having more faith. I have heard Jesus clearly. That is the first …
How am I doing with my faith and belief in God and Jesus? Am I taking God seriously? Confidence in …
Jesus wants me to accompany him. Jesus wants me to go where He has gone and is going. Jesus wants …
It is hard to get the issue of being a slave in my mind. In the Greek-speaking world of the first …
The purpose of the Law was, basically, to bring us to the Messiah. It is essential to start here. Once …
There is much to be said about self denial and the scripture repeats this theme over and over. Jesus is …
I am happy. Jesus promises me that I will be. A state of pleasure or joy experienced both by people …
There is no doubt that persecution is a stark reality of living for a disciple of Jesus. For a disciple …
I admit it is tough to always be obedient. I have a rebellious streak in me. The Bible has much …
In both the Old and New Testaments, we see God’s desire for His children to show compassion to the poor …
Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, exemplified all of the Father’s attributes, including His compassion. When Jesus saw His …
Obedience is a willingness to submit myself to the will of God and to put it into effect. Scripture emphasizes the …
How did Jesus expect me to react under persecution? Rejoice and be glad! That is right. I’m jump up and down for …
This is pretty stunning. Of course, John the Baptist is a prophet and is determined to speak the truth of …
God has a goal in mind for me. It could bring me into conflict with those I love most. Betrayal …
Where does faith come from? Faith is not something I conjure up on my own, nor is it something I am …
Because the human heart is very deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9), I can easily fool myself about my own motives. I can …
Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …
There is much to be said about faith. So … I start with God. God is the object of my …
Where is my treasure? What is important to me? Is Jesus my Master? Jesus told us to “store up for …
How is God’s justice declared? Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is …
Jesus is my Master. Jesus owns me. I am His slave. I should be happy with that being enough. This …
In Galatians 5:22-23, Paul lists the “fruit of the Spirit”. “Fruit,” here, means “beneficial results,” the good things that come …
The religious leaders wanted to kill Jesus. They would. The religious elites just didn’t want people to be upset about …
Fasting can be an empty ritual and is condemned. Did not people come to Jesus and ask: ‘Why do John’s …
I know. Obeying runs against the grain of what I want to do. Jesus demands that I am an obedient …
Betrayal is a gross violation of trust and can be one of the most devastating forms of pain inflicted upon …
Is God fair? Yes. God’s justice is without any partiality. I can trust God completely. Being just Himself, God calls …
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave (dŏulŏs) above his master. It is enough for the disciple that he become …
Do you believe in hell? It is interesting that a much higher percentage of people believe in the existence of …
Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. As a follower …
I am thinking this part of the Jesus Manifesto has been ripped out of most Evangelical and Protestant bibles. I …
It is stunning how skillfully our Master Jesus, the Messiah, uses questions (read more here) to teach vital spiritual truths. …
Jesus continues with His radical Manifesto. We all know what it is like to be hungry or thirsty. We can’t …
In Galatians 5:22 we learn that “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 …
Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …
Jesus has some goals in mind for me. Jesus is clear what they are. Jesus warns me that there will …
How am I doing with being selfless on behalf of others? It is a pretty telling question if I answer …
According to the traditional interpretation of the Bible, Holy Wednesday is the day on which Jesus was anointed with spikenard during a …
What should followers of Jesus think about justice and the social justice movement? “If we take the Bible seriously then …
Some of the religious leaders [Pharisees] in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” But Jesus answered, “I …
“And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues …
Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. Followers of Jesus …
Jesus had a lot to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving. Here …
“Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and …
This is a series of quotes to emphasize the seriousness of deception and our responsibility to look out for it …
How much of what I do “for Jesus” is done to be seen by others? Probably too much. Jesus is …
Jesus is clear. There will be a day of judgement. We may prefer to believe it isn’t true but it …
Jesus has some great news, for some of us. That is not always what we hear or want to hear. …
In God’s world, He wants me to be mature in my faith. I must focus on building not standing still …
You have to love George Foreman. I’ve met him a couple of times and he is the real deal. Who …
Jesus challenges me to be careful about the decisions I make. I must be disciplined in my approach to following …
Joseph had been in jail a long time. Pharaoh put him there. But now, all of the sudden, Pharaoh needed …
We must step out and take a stand. Jesus challenges us and we know it is true. What if I …
Jesus told of the man who entrusted three of his servants with thousands of dollars, urging them to handle his …
I have been given a gift. I didn’t earn it at all. I can do nothing to deserve it. I …
Jesus gives us power. I have power to bless and I have power to curse. I must be careful. I must choose …
Are you living for-Today or are you living in-Forever? Is your life bringing Regret or Reward? In this 5-Minute Message, …
The problem with putting it all on the line for Jesus… is that it might not work out. The problem …
God has a goal for us. God, through his victorious son Jesus, wants us to build on the foundation of …
We live a life building on what we’ve been given, complementing our basic faith with good character, spiritual understanding, alert discipline, passionate …
So God had an old plan before the new one. It was the plan based on following lots of rules …
There is a whole lot of shaking going on. It isn’t about the economy or politics. The shaking is God’s …
It seems conventional wisdom is that there is no reward for a good and honest life. There is the eternal …
Jesus challenges us to be radically different from most Christians and religious types of people. It will get us in …
There is no “coasting along” in God’s world (Kingdom). God has given us talents. God expects us to live the life He …
Sometimes I am so very tempted to get upset with the “ungrateful”. OK, truth be told, I do get upset. …
Our God is. He is now. His promise is now. His presence is now. He is!! The future is going …
Jesus is clear. God’s goal for us is to seek God. If we seek God, we will find Him. There …
Sometimes it seems like doing the right thing is not being rewarded. Solomon reminds us this isn’t true. God is …
Good character is important. Doing the right thing, God’s thing, makes all the difference. Solomon’s dad understood that following what …
Many of our struggles about faith have to do with timing. We believe, at least in theory that God will …
My work is not for myself. My work is for our God. That allows me to have an amazing attitude …
You have a passion for Jesus. You want to do the right thing for His disciples. You believe in a …
