Monthly Archives: November 2010

Luke 2:1-5 Two problems here.  One:  there is no record of this census, save here.  Romans kept good records.  Two:  this time does not agree with Luke Chapter 1, in that the birth announcements happen several years before Quirinius shows … Continue reading →

Matthew 1:1-17 This isn’t a literal list.  Matthew writes it out this way to prove something.  Namely this: Jesus is the fulfillment of the Patriarchs’ dreams.  He is the one descendant of Abraham through whom many nations would be blessed.  … Continue reading →

John 14:1-7 Certainty…  Wouldn’t that be nice?  Not assurance of bad things, we have enough of that; but assurance of good.  Certainty. We have that already.  Jesus supplies it.  He guarantees it by His resurrection.  He seals it in us … Continue reading →

John 14:1-7 Suppose you lived in AD 90, in or around Jerusalem.  Here’s what Jesus’ words in John might have done to you: AMAZED:  God, that wondrous concept everyone has an opinion on, but most have little if any proof, … Continue reading →

Isaiah 62:1-5 It stinks to be lonely, unloved!  The people of Israel were sure God abandoned them.  Isaiah shows them God’s truth. God improves them, taking the sin out, and letting His light shine in.  Yes, that work hurts.  But, … Continue reading →

1 Thessalonians 4 Jesus is coming again!  Soon, I hope.  So, we live how? GROW:  Never rest content with the level of understanding, the depth of love, the current state of your soul.  We are meant to go from glory … Continue reading →