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Tag Archives: Slave

Are we slaves or servants? What does Jesus think?

January 12, 2021

Am I a slave or a servant? Yes! I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid, however, …

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Am I working for myself? Who am I working for?

October 20, 2020

My work is not for myself. My work is for our God. I am a slave to my Master Jesus. …

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Am I working for myself? Who am I working for?

June 12, 2020

My work is not for myself. My work is for our God. I am a slave to my Master Jesus. …

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I must beg everyone to fight the good fight of faith. It is such a precious gift. I must guard it. I must cherish it. 

April 11, 2020

I am a slave to Jesus. That sounds awkward these days but that is the truth I must know. I …

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“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.” ~Jesus

February 13, 2020

Am I a servant or am I a slave? I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid; …

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“Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin.” ~Jesus

November 8, 2019

Jesus makes a stunning assessment about slavery. We are slaves of sin. Jesus warns me that continuance in the Word …

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“How can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elements? Do you want to be enslaved to them all over again?” Apostle Paul

October 22, 2019

Will I turn my back on grace and return to religious rules, regulations and a legalistic culture? What will happen …

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“Let the senior among you become like the junior; let the leader act the part of the servant.” ~Jesus

June 27, 2019

It starts with an argument. Who is going to be the greatest. They were sincere. They all thought they would …

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“And to my slave, ‘Do this!’ and he does it.” ~Roman Centurion to Jesus

April 22, 2019

The Centurion understood authority. He had slaves. Slaves do what they are told. Do I get this? Do I do …

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As a slave, am I above my Master Jesus?

April 4, 2019

Am I a servant or am I a slave? I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid; …

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What does Jesus teach about humility?

March 6, 2019

When I come to the Messiah as someone who misses God’s goal (aka sinner), I must come in humility. I …

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“But the man with the single thousand dug a hole and carefully buried his master’s money.” ~Jesus

February 19, 2019

I need to think about this. Am I digging a hole? Jesus has been very kind and caring. Jesus is …

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“It is the Master Jesus, the Messiah, whom you are a slave to.” ~Apostle Paul

February 10, 2019

It is hard to get the issue of being a slave in my mind. In the Greek-speaking world of the first …

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“Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant.” ~Jesus

January 14, 2019

Jesus is clear. I am to be a servant. Jesus shows me the way. Jesus made himself a slave of …

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“God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, the Messiah died for us.” ~Apostle Paul

January 1, 2019

Jesus is my example of the pure model of a true friend, for He laid down His life for His …

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God is in the revealing business

December 9, 2018

God is revealing things. God is in the revealing business. Sometimes it is a little fuzzy at first and then …

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“If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this tree, ‘Be uprooted and be planted in the sea’; and it would obey you.” ~Jesus

November 4, 2018

Faith is not something I conjure up on my own, nor is it something I am born with. Faith is …

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Gentleness – What is the example of Jesus?

October 26, 2018

I have a lot to learn from Jesus. Jesus is gentle and shows compassion. Jesus has compassion for those in …

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Jesus is not my own genie who jumps out of His little bottle when I rub it and ask Him for what I want.

October 3, 2018

We have lost this incredibly important concept of Jesus as Master and I am His slave. We have a man-centered …

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“This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” ~God

September 22, 2018

  What does God want from me? Listen to His Son Jesus. It is a simple and straightforward challenge. God didn’t …

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Jesus wants me to speak strongly!

September 18, 2018

Jesus wants me to speak strongly. Jesus has a good news message He wants heard and acted on. When I …

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Slave — Whose slave are you? God’s? Sin’s?

September 9, 2018

It is hard to get the issue of being a slave in my mind. In the Greek-speaking world of the first …

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Master — Who is the ruler over all?

August 24, 2018

Lord (Master) is a title that signifies Jesus the Messiah’s absolute authority and the basis on which people may know …

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“Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, the Messiah.” ~Jesus

August 24, 2018

Jesus isn’t enamored with my being a leader who serves. Jesus calls on me to be a servant or a …

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Denial of Jesus the Messiah — Will Jesus will deny us?

August 18, 2018

I can’t deny Jesus. It is very, very dangerous. I have been warned by Jesus. I don’t want Jesus to …

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“Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness.” ~Apostle Paul

August 9, 2018

Obedience is a willingness to submit myself to the will of God and to put it into effect. Scripture emphasizes the …

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“For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul

August 8, 2018

The joy of deliverance is amazing. When God sets me free, rejoicing is in order. I was tied up missing God’s …

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“I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.” ~Apostle Paul

August 4, 2018

Self-control is an issue of my heart. I must not be wishy-washy in my resolve. I must excerpt control of my …

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“Even as You gave Him authority over all flesh, that to all whom You have given Him, He may give eternal life.” ~Jesus

July 27, 2018

Jesus rules in every case, over everything and everyone. He is the Master. PERIOD! I am His slave. Jesus is …

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Discipleship — The cost of Discipleship Involves a Denial of Self-interests and Desires

July 19, 2018

Jesus was quite explicit about the cost of following Him. Discipleship requires a totally committed life: “Any of you who does …

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“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.“ ~Jesus

July 17, 2018

Am I a Christian or a disciple of Jesus? I need to think this through. It is an important question. …

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“For we are slaves; yet in our bondage our God has not forsaken us, but has extended lovingkindness to us.” ~Ezra

July 7, 2018

I want the quality of compassion and generosity in my life. I need to learn how God loves the weak and poor. It is …

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“This has to be the Son of God!” ~Roman Captain at the Crucifixion

June 30, 2018

A crucifixion is a most painful, cruel and protracted form of execution which involved the victim being roped or nailed …

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“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.” ~Jesus

June 23, 2018

Jesus is my Master. Jesus owns me. I am His slave. I should be happy with that being enough. This …

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Repentance — God Calls us to Radically Change our Thinking

June 22, 2018

Repentance (radically changing my thinking) is of central importance because missing God’s goal (sin) brings God’s judgment. Fellowship with God …

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“It is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.” ~Jesus

June 17, 2018

According to the Bible, though, hell is just as real as heaven. The Bible clearly and explicitly teaches that hell …

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“God, my God, I yelled for help and you put me together.” ~King David

June 16, 2018

God answers prayer. Mighty King David knows this in his heart. He has seen lots of trouble. God comes through. …

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“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.’ ”

June 13, 2018

I am a slave of Jesus. Jesus is my Master (aka Lord). Jesus owns me. I have to be clear about …

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What does Jesus think of being a “servant leader”? Hint: Can you say “Argle Bargle”?

June 12, 2018

There is a lot being said, by “leaders”, about being servant leaders. I have a friend that has written a …

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I am a Devoted Slave of Jesus, the Messiah

June 9, 2018

My role is one of a slave. I am a devoted slave of Jesus, the Messiah. Really? Yes, a slave. …

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Obedience — It is Demanded of God’s People

June 4, 2018

I know. Obeying runs against the grain of what I want to do. Jesus demands that I am an obedient …

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“A slave of the Messiah Jesus …” ~Apostle Paul

June 4, 2018

How did Paul see himself? Paul saw himself as a slave of Jesus. This is not a fluke. Paul also …

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Slave — Am I a Slave or a Servant? Does it Matter?

May 15, 2018

“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave (dŏulŏs) above his master. It is enough for the disciple that he become …

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“Who here qualifies for the job of overseeing the kitchen? A person the Master can depend on to feed the workers on time each day.” ~Jesus

April 4, 2018

Can Jesus depend on me? There have been many times where He couldn’t. I didn’t step up to the plate, …

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“For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” ~Apostle Paul

February 14, 2018

The Apostle Paul lays out a basic premise of The Way (της οδου). We are children of God and more …

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“Whoever wants to be great must become a servant. Whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave.” ~Jesus

January 11, 2018

Jesus is clear about what is important. It is not about being a leader. It is not about who sits …

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“Well done, good and faithful slave. Enter into the joy of your master.” ~Jesus

January 18, 2017

God gives me so much. Time, resources, relationships and gifts to get His job done. There will be an accounting …

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"You got to be careful if you don’t know where you’re going, because you might not get there." ~Yogi Berra

August 11, 2016

Israel wandered around in the desert, not entering the promised land, for 40 years. Is it they didn’t know where …

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“My aim is to raise hopes by pointing the way to life without end.” ~Apostle Paul

February 9, 2016

I am God’s slave. Jesus is my Master and he owns me. This has happened because of what Jesus did …

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“Relax, everything’s going to be all right; rest, everything’s coming together; open your hearts, love is on the way!” ~Jude, brother to Jesus

February 3, 2016

Imagine growing up with Jesus as your brother. You saw him up close and personal. I’m thinking you have a pretty …

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“If my goal was popularity, I wouldn’t bother being the Messiah’s slave.” ~Apostle Paul

July 27, 2015

Is my goal popularity? The Apostle Paul was clear that wasn’t his goal. He knew what his goal was. His …

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Do we know our assignment?

March 31, 2014

We have been given an assignment. God has things he wants us to do. Some of that got started with …

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