Jesus is the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Jesus will live, even though they die. Whoever lives by believing in Jesus will never die. Do you believe this? (John 11:25-26)
Month: April 2017
Going where Jesus goes!?
THE STORY OF JESUS: 2 Samuel 14-17 “Wherever you go, if it means life or death, there will your servant be.” (2 Samuel 15:21) Our reading raises the issue of choosing sides, and what happens with that choice. By choosing to follow David, these people were sacrificing everything. Following David meant going into the wilderness. It meant being aliens…
A reason to weep!
“Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified.” (Galatians 3:1) I remember watching Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” (2004) in the theatre. As Jesus’ suffering and death was clearly portrayed before me, I wept like a baby. It was not just that I was sickened by the violence and gore… I…
God is devastated!
THE STORY OF JESUS: 2 Samuel 10-13 “Tamar lived in her brother Absalom’s house, a devastated woman.” (2 Samuel 13:20) Sin is not just about the bad things we do, but the devastation we cause. Every selfish action has a devastating impact on others, whether we realize it or not. We need to FEEL both the horror of Ammon’s…
Who did Jesus hang with?
THE STORY OF JESUS: Mark 2:13-17 “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Mark 2:17) Tax collectors were one of the kinds of people that the religious people avoided. Also prostitutes, lepers, zealots, Samaritans, Roman soldiers, non-practicing Jews. Who are the kinds of people that Christians avoid today? Muslims, LGBQT, Immigrants, Homeless, Prostitutes, non-church-goers?…
They need to know!!!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Mark 2:1-12 “The Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” (Mark 2:10) The teachers of the law were partially right, only God can forgive sins… AND… those that God gives the authority to forgive for Him. In Genesis 1, God assigned His authority to Adam and Eve as His appointed rulers….
I am the Good Shepherd
“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me.” (John 10:14) What does it mean to you that Jesus is your Shepherd? David gives us a beautiful picture of this in Psalm 23.We can fully trust in Him for protection and provision. He will bring us safely home! In Ezekiel 34, God contrasts…
Following Jesus — trust AND obey!
What do you think?
Got to tell someone!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Mark 1:40-45 “Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news.” (Mark 1:45) This man disobeyed Jesus, who needed Him to stay quiet so He could get around. Jesus’ command not to share is not for us; we are called to be witnesses (Acts 1:8) Can you blame this man for…
Why should I follow Jesus?
Don’t be put off by the silly way this video approaches a serious question. Whether its just trying to be cute, or to reach a certain demographic that likes this kind of thing, look beyond the form and consider the content. What do you think?