“The disciple of Jesus is not the deluxe or heavy-duty model of the Christian – especially padded, textured, streamlined, and empowered for the fast lane on the straight and narrow way. He or she stands on the pages of the New Testament as the first level of basic transportation in the Kingdom of God.” (The…
why do so many struggle?
So here’s a question or actually, really more just a thought / concern…… God’s promise to us is that we will never face more than we are able to handle or as He also promises, we can do all things in Him who gives us strength so why are so many Christians so overwhelmed, so…
God is always up to something
SCRIPTURE: Exodus 2 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: God heard their groaning, and he remembered his covenant promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He looked down on the people of Israel and knew it was time to act. [Exodus 2:24-25] Don’t misread this verse, God has not been passive up until this point. Behind the scenes, in the midst of this…
preaching oops follow up
Do you remember this preaching oops video, where the pastor made an accidental r-rated blooper when speaking to his youth group? Well check out this follow up investigation by the FCC (US Federal Communications Commission) dealing with complaints about the sermon. But remember, its a prank. This video is about 8 minutes long, but its…
who (or what) do we fear?
SCRIPTURE: Exodus 1 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: So God was good to the midwives, and the Israelites continued to multiply, growing more and more powerful. And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own. [Exodus 1:20-21] When we finished in Genesis, Joseph and his family had moved to Egypt for their survival. Now we find their…
reading Exodus
For those participating in the SOAP Bible Reading schedule, here is an introduction to the readings from Exodus that begin today (Taken from GotQuestions.org). Author: Moses was the author of the Book of Exodus (Exodus 17:14; 24:4-7; 34:27). Date of Writing: The Book of Exodus was written between 1440 and 1400 B.C. Purpose of Writing: The…
confident in the King
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 28 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of…
an innocent man
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 27 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: ‘I have sinned,’ he declared, ‘for I have betrayed an innocent man. [Matthew 27:4] The recurring point in this reading is that Jesus is an innocent man. Judas realizes this, and despairs. Pilate realizes this, and washes his hands of the whole affair. Even the Roman soldiers come to realize this after they…
do you see what I see?
Watch this video, then read what follows for an insight into seeing God.
eating with His betrayers
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 26 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: He replied, ‘One of you who has just eaten from this bowl with me will betray me.’ [Matthew 26:23] In Jesus’ time, to eat together was an intimate, spiritually bonding experience. To break bread together meant you were one in heart and mind and spirit. This needs to be recalled when we hear…