Would you select a thief to be your treasurer?
What a horrible thing to do. Judas betrayed Jesus. The very Jesus who chooses him to be an Apostle. Betrayal …
Tag Archives: Woe
“Rats and roaches live by competition under the laws of supply and demand; it is the privilege of human beings to live under the laws of justice and mercy.” ~Wendell Berry
Jesus challenges us to live a life of faithfulness and to work for justice and mercy. Jesus uses harsh language …
“Tell us by what authority You are doing these things, or who is the one who gave You this authority?” ~Religious elites to Jesus
Jesus does lots of things. And so, there come questions about all of this. The religious elites want to know. …
“If we take the Bible seriously then justice should be a big deal for us.” ~Thaddeus Williams
What should followers of Jesus think about justice and the social justice movement? If we take the Bible seriously then …
“The religious elites don’t take it into their hearts and live it out in their behavior. It’s all spit-and-polish veneer.” ~Jesus
Why this is important: Jesus has a real thing about hypocrisy. His frequent target are the religious leaders. In Matthew …
“You serpents, you brood of vipers, how will you escape the sentence of hell?” ~Jesus
The reality of hell should affect the way people live. — The importance of making the right choice. Yes, hell is …
Are we seeing the glory of Jesus today?
Mothers, you have to love them. They want us to do something. We might as well do it. Jesus …
Are we trying to impress others?
Here is something for me to assess. Am I being pretentious? Am I pretending and showing off what I have …
Why is Jesus angry and indignant? What upsets Him so much?
Attempts to prevent access to Yeshua [Jesus] generates anger Jesus gets angry. Jesus gets indignant. Jesus is not Mr. Rogers …
Will Jesus the Messiah rule the nations with justice?
In the New Testament, Yeshua [Jesus] extends the Torah even further in terms of justice. He states, “Do not think …
Is justice important to Jesus?
How is God’s justice declared? Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is …
Can we handle what Jesus has to say about religious people?
Why this is important: Jesus is upset. Jesus is upset with the elite religious leaders of the day. Jesus is …
Are we a hinderance?
Why it matters: Life is tough. Jesus knows that. He really knows that. Jesus has a warning. Am I ready …
Is justice one of God’s attributes?
Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …
Do we have any idea how silly we look, writing a life story that’s wrong from start to finish, nitpicking over commas and semicolons?
Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …
Danger! Warning! Is our legalism causing us to be religious frauds?
Jesus has the number of the religious elites. They are constantly trying to trap him. They are constantly trying to …
What is justice? What does Jesus teach us?
Is justice a quality displayed in Jesus the Messiah’s life? Absolutely. God is God. God has given Jesus, His Son, the …
Do we need to be sanctified? What does that even mean?
I avoid some things because they sound very geeky and smack of theology. Jesus talks about sanctification. Maybe I need …
Are we just pretending to be righteous? Is it because we love to be rule followers?
What matters the most: Jesus challenges us to look at whether meeting the “letter of the law” means we are …
Is God fair and just? How do we know?
Is God fair? Yes. God’s justice is without any partiality. I can trust God completely. Being just Himself, God calls …
Everything Jesus had to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving
Jesus had a lot to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving. Here …
What is hypocrisy? Why is it evil and hated by Jesus?
Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. Followers of Jesus …
Will there be a day of judgement?
Tyre and Sidon were well known pagan cities in Jesus time. It might be like saying Las Vegas and New …
How do the miracles of Jesus reveal and confirm his Messianic credentials and the coming of God’s Kingdom?
There are so many stunning, amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus. They reveal and confirm his Messianic credentials. They announce …
Is God’s justice impartial? Is it social justice?
Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …
“Woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed!” ~Jesus
Betrayal is a gross violation of trust and can be one of the most devastating forms of pain inflicted upon …
“A man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in the Messiah Jesus” ~Apostle Paul
I fall into the trap of thinking that if I just follow the rules, I will be seen as good …
February 1, 1960 — A movement for justice started at Woolworth’s in Greensboro, N.C.
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cummin, and you have neglected the weightier …
“Hard times will come in the last days. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, … lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, holding to the form of godliness but denying its power. Avoid these people.” ~Apostle Paul
I have to be careful. Materialistic seduction can happen. I live in America and that is clear. If materialism was …
“This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome” ~Apostle John
Jesus the Messiah accepted the authority of the OT law and saw himself as coming to fulfil its purpose. God’s …
“You serpents, you generation of vipers, how can you escape the damnation of hell?” ~Jesus
“Woe unto you”. Seven times in Matthew 23 Jesus the Messiah say these words to the religious elites of that …
“Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.” ~Jesus
The Jesus manifesto continues. Jesus takes on oaths and swearing. Jesus is clear on this. I am to say yes …
“The heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick; who can understand it?” ~Jeremiah
Jesus challenges me to be faithful. Loyalty and commitment within human relationships is important in the life of God’s people. …
Is betrayal seen as a particularly wicked act?
Betrayal is a gross violation of trust and can be one of the most devastating forms of pain inflicted upon …
“He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” ~Jesus
Does Jesus get angry and upset? Jesus the Messiah shows controlled emotion arising from his unswerving opposition to evil and …
Is legalism contrary to the good news of Jesus?
I fall into the trap of thinking that if I just follow the rules, I will be seen as good …
What is “Spy Wednesday”?
According to the traditional interpretation of the Bible, Holy Wednesday is the day on which Jesus was anointed with spikenard during a …
Holy Tuesday is a busy day
Holy Tuesday is a busy day. Many chapters of the Gospels are devoted to it.(Matthew 21:23—23:39; Mark 11:27—12:44; Luke 20:1—21:4). Here is …
“This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far away from Me.” ~Jesus
I need to be careful. It is one thing to be a hypocrite. It is another to be pretentious. Pretense …
Why is materialism so prevalent in our culture?
I have to be careful. Materialistic seduction can happen. I live in America and that is clear. If materialism was …
Why does Jesus the Messiah give examples where human tradition is observed rather than God’s law?
Jesus the Messiah accepted the authority of the OT law and saw himself as coming to fulfil its purpose. God’s …
Why is Jesus so upset with the religious elites that He says “Woe unto you”?
“Woe unto you”. Seven times in Matthew 23 Jesus the Messiah say these words to the religious elites of that …
“But woe unto you, religious elites (scribes and Pharisees), hypocrites! You shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for you neither go in yourselves, neither suffer you them that are entering to go in.” ~Jesus
I am going to pay attention. Jesus is talking to me. I must learn. This is critical in my life. …
“Woe to you! For if the miracles had occurred in Tyre and Sidon which occurred in you, they would have changed their minds.” ~Jesus
Jesus is upset. Jesus is upset with the elite religious leaders of the day. Jesus hasn’t gotten over it. I …
Is it rare to find true faithfulness?
Jesus challenges me to be faithful. Loyalty and commitment within human relationships is important in the life of God’s people. …
Anger – Does Jesus reflect the anger of God?
Does Jesus get angry and upset? Jesus the Messiah shows controlled emotion arising from his unswerving opposition to evil and …
“And if anyone misses God’s goal, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus the Messiah the righteous.” ~Apostle John
Special praise goes to Jesus for vindicating the penitent and the needy who have no human champions. Ultimately, all God’s …
“No one can use my name to do something good and powerful, and in the next breath cut me down. If he’s not an enemy, he’s an ally.” ~Jesus
We love to form groups. Even early on, the disciples had figured out who was in and who was out. …
Pretense — Is it practiced by people in their approach to God?
I need to be careful. It is one thing to be a hypocrite. It is another to be pretentious. Pretense …
Woe — What does it mean and why does Jesus use it so much?
When we see the word WOE in the scripture, particularly when Jesus uses it, we know we better pay attention. …
“My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.” ~Jesus
Is justice a quality displayed in Jesus the Messiah’s life? Absolutely. God is God. God has given Jesus, His Son, the …
Justice — It is Declared in Jesus the Messiah
Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …
“You have neglected the more important matters of the law — justice, mercy and faithfulness.” ~Jesus
How is God’s justice declared? Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is …
“Woe to you … ” ~Jesus
Jesus is upset. Jesus is upset with the elite religious leaders of the day. Jesus hasn’t gotten over it. I …
“Hard trials and temptations are bound to come, but woe to him for whoever brings them on!” ~Jesus
Life is tough. Jesus knows that. He really knows that. Jesus has a warning. Am I ready to hear it? …
Justice — A Quality Displayed in Jesus the Messiah’s Life
Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …
“You are masters at making yourselves look good in front of others, but God knows what’s behind the appearance.” ~Jesus
Am I a master at making myself look good? What Jesus has to say to the religious elites (aka Pharisees) …
Justice — Is justice declared through God the Father?
Is God fair? Yes. God’s justice is without any partiality. I can trust God completely. Being just Himself, God calls …
“A pretentious, showy life is an empty life; a plain and simple life is a full life.” ~King Solomon
Here is something for me to assess. Am I being pretentious? Am I pretending and showing off what I have …
Is God’s justice impartial?
Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …
“This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.” ~Jesus
Maundy Thursday, also known as “Holy Thursday,” is the Thursday of Passion Week, one day before Good Friday (the Friday before …
“What are you willing to give me if I deliver Jesus over to you?” ~Judas
According to the traditional interpretation of the Bible, Holy Wednesday is the day on which Jesus was anointed with spikenard during a …
“Nor will I tell you by what authority I do these things.” ~Jesus
Holy Tuesday is is a busy day. Many chapters of the Gospels are devoted to it.(Matthew 21:23—23:39; Mark 11:27—12:44; Luke 20:1—21:4). Here …
“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” ~ God
What should followers of Jesus think about justice and the social justice movement? “If we take the Bible seriously then …
“Religious leaders talk a good line, but they don’t live it.” ~Jesus
“Now Jesus turned to address his disciples, along with the crowd that had gathered with them. “The religion scholars [Scribes …
Miracles of Jesus – How they reveal and confirm his Messianic credentials and the coming of God’s Kingdom
There are so many stunning, amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus. They reveal and confirm his Messianic credentials. They announce …
“Rats and roaches live by competition under the laws of supply and demand; it is the privilege of human beings to live under the laws of justice and mercy.” –~Wendell Berry
Jesus challenges us to live a life of mercy and to work for justice and mercy. Jesus uses harsh language …
Hypocrisy – What it is, why it is evil and hated by Jesus
Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. Followers of Jesus …
Everything Jesus had to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving
Jesus had a lot to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving. Here …
“But woe to you who are rich, for you are receiving your comfort in full.” ~Jesus
Then Jesus looked up at his disciples and said: “Happy are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom …
“Prefer my life-disciplines over chasing after money, and God-knowledge over a lucrative career.” ~King Solomon
Prefer my life-disciplines over chasing after money, and God-knowledge over a lucrative career. For Wisdom is better than all the …
Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts 