Who is in charge? Who’s in the drivers seat?
What matters the most: Jesus challenges us to live life with Him in charge. Now that is tough because we …
Tag Archives: Sacrifice
Are we willing to pay what it will cost us?
My dad (perhaps like your dad) always reminded me that there is no such thing as a free lunch. And …
Why did Jesus become poor for us?
As the Son of God, Jesus the Messiah had all the riches of our Father. Yet He chose to give …
“It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.” ~Author of Hebrews
I live under the new agreement (aka covenant) that Jesus has initiated. This agreement was sealed by the blood of …
“Now the main point of what is being said is this.” ~Author of Hebrews
I must understand the main thing about the main thing. The author of Hebrews lays it out for me. Jesus …
“Through the Spirit, the Messiah offered himself as an unblemished sacrifice, freeing us from all those dead-end efforts to make ourselves respectable, so that we can live all out for God.” ~Author of Hebrews
Jesus shattered the old way of doing things. I love that. I need to hear that message over and over …
“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 …
“Please, not what I want — what do you want?” ~Jesus to God
Jesus knows what is coming. Jesus knows the the agony, not only of the crucifixion, but also the burden of …
Obedience – Did it mean the ultimate personal cost for Jesus?
Jesus was not wrestling with God’s will or resisting God’s will. Jesus is obedient. He was yielding Himself to God’s …
Lamb — Jesus the Messiah is Likened to a Lamb
I don’t get it. What is the big deal about Jesus being the lamb of God? They are cute and …
Atonement — The Purpose of Jesus the Messiah’s death on Behalf of Others
The dictionary definition of atonement is satisfaction or reparation for a wrong or injury or making amends. Jesus has paid the …
“And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” ~Author of Hebrews
I want to please God, my heavenly Father. That is my heart’s desire. It takes sacrifice on my part. It …
“If your hand or your foot gets in the way of God, chop it off and throw it away.” ~Jesus
How far must I go in following Jesus? I need to do whatever it takes. Nothing is more important than …
“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 …
“Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear about what it takes to follow him (i.e. be a Christian). There is no ambiguity here at …
Jesus made the sacrifice so that I can be free.
Jesus is our Messiah and he poured out his blood for us. Jesus sacrificed his perfect and mature life for …
“Jesus the Messiah rescued us from this evil world we’re in by offering himself as a sacrifice for our missing God’s goal.” ~Apostle Paul
I was in big trouble. I didn’t feel God’s love. I didn’t know how to love. I missed God’s goal for my life. Over …
"Are you willing to give and be poured out until you are used up and exhausted—not seeking to be ministered to, but to minister?" ~~Oswald Chambers
What is it all about? King Jesus, the anointed Messiah, challenges to “take up our cross” and follow his lead. …
What is God’s new plan for us?
Our Father had a new plan for us. It wasn’t based on the old plan where sacrificing could cover up …
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” ~Author of Hebrews
I really meant to but I just got overwhelmed with everything else on my to do list and all the …
"He wants you to be a “living sacrifice”— to let Him have all your strengths that have been saved and sanctified through Jesus." ~~Oswald Chambers
It is not about dying. It is all about living. Living the life God gives us through the amazing sacrifice …
Jesus speaks to the Father in our defense
Jesus speaks to the Father in our defense. Now that is some very powerful good news. We know that we …
"If good people barely make it, what’s in store for the bad!" ~~King Solomon
Jesus is straight with us. The way is not easy. He says it over and over. Unfortunately, many in the …
“The same people who want 60 minute worship services rent 2 hour movies; watch 3 hour ballgames. It’s about our heart’s focus!” ~ J. Bull
Oh man, this cuts to the bone. What is our heart focused on? Why are we so impatient with God? …
What’s the point?
Questions are great. The right one can make a difference. Try aligning your life on where the focus is on “What is …
“Rich as he was, Jesus gave it all away for us.” ~~Apostle Paul
As the Son of God, Jesus the Messiah had all the riches of our Father. Yet He chose to give …
