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…
Don’t shoot the messenger
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 14:13-21 OBSERVATIONS Both Herod and Herodias desperately want to get rid of this voice of conviction, how John – who speaks as a voice of conscience – is silenced. People do this all the time, ignoring God’s built in warning system (conscience) designed to keep us from harm. The Holy Spirit speaks through the…
He is willing, am I?
February 4, 2013 SCRIPTURE: Matthew 13:53-58 OBSERVATIONS Jesus discovers that even His own friends, the people He grew up with, can’t handle His message. They just can’t accept that someone from their ordinary town, from a very ordinary family, could be God’s Messiah. Their attitude toward Jesus made out difficult for Him to perform miracles among…