Sounds like a chapter in the Da Vinci Code. Is it a cover-up, what happened to Isaiah 2-9??? Scandal, maybe those are the chapters that tell us about Jesus getting married and having children? Why else would Norm skip those chapters in his bible reading schedule. Mystery? Intrigue? Cover up? Nope, just a big OOPS! The 2010…
lost generation
It all depends on how you look at things. Make sure you watch this to the end.
no comparison
SCRIPTURE: John 21 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” [John 21:21-22] Sometimes (often?) as Jesus-followers we are distracted by others… — Why do they have it so easy, or so hard?…
update from Nathan
Our son Nathan is on a one year internship with Urban Promise, a ministry “that exists to proclaim the love of Jesus, and to express it through the spiritual, social and educational development of children, youth and families living in government housing.” October 20, 2010 Hey Everyone, thanks for your prayers and support. The last…
that all might believe
SCRIPTURE: John 20 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. [John 20:30-31] John explains his purpose…
true colours
SCRIPTURE: John 19 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “Here is your king,” Pilate said to the Jews. But they shouted, “Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!” “Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” the chief priests answered. [John 19:14-15] In the heat of the moment, we often see a person’s true colours. Here…
question of the week
So here is the question of the week. What would you say to someone who asked you, ‘Why should I choose to follow Jesus?’ (Check out previous questions here)
another kind of kingdom
SCRIPTURE: John 18 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place.” [John 18:26] “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You are right in saying I am a king. In fact,…
His prayer, His protection
SCRIPTURE: John 17 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name–the name you gave me–so that they may be one as we are one. [John 17:11] When Lazarus died, and Jesus wept, people…
from grief to joy
SCRIPTURE: John 16 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. [John 16:20] Jesus is warning them about how hard things will get for them. He alludes to His coming crucifixion when they will no longer see Him, and then…