February 13, 2013 SCRIPTURE: Matthew 15:21-28 OBSERVATIONS Jesus leaves the borders of Israel, goes among the Greek/Phoenicians (or Canaanites) near Tyre and Sidon. He is not presently among the ‘lost sheep of Israel’. The disciples do not want to help her, they want to send her away. Even Jesus seems reluctant to help her? Why because…
compassion!!!!!!!!!
One thing for sure, if the heart of Christianity is not compassion, then it does not reflect the heart of God. I believe that compassion (love) is what Jesus is all about, and His life is the perfect demonstration of it. I also believe that deep down inside we sense that love and compassion are…
Jesus digs into the heart
February 12, 2013 SCRIPTURE: Matthew 15:12-20 OBSERVATIONS The religious leaders are upset, and though the disciples are concerned, Jesus is not. It is interesting to observe the different ways Jesus deals with people, based it seems on their particular situation. He is gentle with the woman caught in adultery, firm with the rich young ruler, angry…
Mere religionianity
February 11, 2013 SCRIPTURE: Matthew 15:1-11 OBSERVATIONS Jesus is challenged and accused of disobeying God because He does not obey the ‘church rules’ (tradition of the elders). Jesus turns this against them and says that they actually disobey God with all their rules. He cites an example. Their concern for purity (washing hands) is not dealing…
enough… if…
Check out thios video and tell me what you think. I am speaking on Jesus feeding the 5000+ today… any connection here?
Psalm 20
February 10, 2013 SCRIPTURE: Psalm 20 OBSERVATIONS What do you notice in this passage? APPLICATION What do you sense the Lord saying to you? PRAYER
Numbers 1-6
February 8-9, 2013 SCRIPTURE: Matthew 14:22-36 OBSERVATIONS What do you notice in this passage? APPLICATION What do you sense the Lord saying to you? PRAYER
The logic of the Logos
February 7, 2013 SCRIPTURE: Matthew 14:22-36 OBSERVATIONS Here we have another miracle that causes many to question and doubt. Sensible people have decided that it is obviously not real. I have to admit that this story defies logic, it is impossible for anyone to walk on water. In addition, many cultures have myths about similar miracles……
The poverty ‘cycle’
Did you know that Crossroads is a part of this Sea to Sea 2013 Cycling event? George Vanderkuur, Wayne Hingston and Sylvia Hingston will be a part of this cycling tour this summer. And Ajax is one of the stops along the way, the cyclists will be tenting one night at the Ajax Community Centre…
more than enough, with God!
February 6, 2013 SCRIPTURE: Matthew 14:13-21 OBSERVATIONS John was Jesus’ cousin; He needs time to grieve. He was probably also sensing also His own future. Notice how though He needs time alone, He doesn’t get it. Jesus has compassion. This is an important part of the story. He sees peoples’ need, He knows peoples’ struggles, He…