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Luke 19:28-48 Everyone here wants to have a great, festive time. Everyone but Jesus. He wants to give life. He enters Jerusalem on purpose, choosing a donkey to ride. The sign was clear and defiant; Jesus, not Caesar, was Lord. … Continue reading →

John 12:12-26 You do know that phrase, “If it looks, walks, and quacks like a duck, then it must be a duck!” Well, if it fits all the divine expectations of the Messiah, then the Messiah, He must be! Here … Continue reading →

John 19:23-30 What is finished? The lust for material objects is finished. Let the soldiers throw losers’ dice for cloth! Something greater than clothing and small profit is right above them. Jesus’ glory and love prove a far better outfit … Continue reading →

Luke 8:26-39 Jesus’ ministry moves from a place where Jews flourished, to a place where multiculturalism flourished. He went because His ministry was opposed at home. Ever been there? The faith you have is unwelcome in the midst of people … Continue reading →

Matthew 5:14-16, 22:34-40, 28:16-20 This, in paraphrase, was the question, “How can I make a Christian difference, and how can our church? Give me examples.” Fair enough. I’ll answer that question with these three passages. Light of the World:  Do … Continue reading →

John 19:1-7 Jesus died because He was God. And according to our law and way of life, God must be cast out. For the Jews back then, blasphemy mattered. Jesus claimed to be God! For us today, Jesus is an … Continue reading →

John 18:33-40 Why was Jesus crucified? People want anyone, anything, other than Him. Pilate is not the sharpest tool in the shed. No good Roman governor would offer to set free either a terrorist, or a traitor. But, this is … Continue reading →

Luke 6:1-20-49 Here is Luke’s version of what we call in Matthew “The Sermon On The Mount”. He is speaking to His followers. This pattern of behavior is expected of those who follow Him. It is expected of us. Why? … Continue reading →

John 18:28-32 Many religious people go to Hell. This passage shows why. Some Jewish leaders take Jesus to Pilate. They don’t go near him. Doing so would put them with Gentiles, and that would make them unclean for Passover, the … Continue reading →

Luke 6:1-11 Once upon a time, Sundays were unique. Stores were closed. People dressed up and went to church. Family met together. Is this a Sabbath? In Jesus’ day there were Sabbath rules too. Was that a Sabbath? Jesus in … Continue reading →

John 18:12-27 The contrasts here are clear and undeniable. Jesus is on trial for his life. Peter wants to watch, but not get involved. Jesus speaks the truth to his accusers. Peter lies. Jesus finds here an occasion to talk … Continue reading →

 Luke 5:1-11 Put this story simply. Jesus is already doing amazing things in the world. He asks a person not involved with the work to help Him out. Sensing the person’s desire (fish), Jesus finds a way to meet it. … Continue reading →

Deuteronomy 18:15-22/ John 1:1-5 Jesus is coming! But, who is He? Scripture clearly tells us. He is the True Prophet. God promises Israel a prophet. One who: will always speaks from the will and heart of God, possesses the authority … Continue reading →

Luke 2:46-51 Were Christianity made up, this story would not be included. God does. Why? Here’s some of my thoughts. Jesus is fully human.  As human, Jesus acts like one. Haven’t you heard a child snap back at her or … Continue reading →

Psalm 131 I know a child who, in second grade, was moved up to 7th grade algebra. You know, (a+b)y = y(a+b). The child soon left the class. Adding letters made no sense at all! The concepts were too high. … Continue reading →

Exodus 17:1-7 / 1 Corinthians 10:1-6 Jesus is coming! But, who is He? The Word of God clearly tells us. He is both the Rock and the Water. He is the Rock, the source of Water. In Exodus, the escaped … Continue reading →

Psalm 131 The image our Psalmist gives us of a prayerful attitude is that of a weaned child with its mother. OK then! “Weaned,” means, “able to take in solid food.” This is a child who is ready to receive … Continue reading →

Genesis 49:8-12 / Matthew 21:1-5 Jesus is coming! But, who is He? The Word of God clearly tells us. He is the coming King. Joseph, in blessing his brothers before he dies, tells Judah that his clan will have kings … Continue reading →

Genesis 3:9-15 / Revelation 11:15-19 Jesus is coming! But, who is He? The Word of God clearly tells us. He is the victor over evil. The Genesis story shows how evil effects the world. People ignore God, listen to someone … Continue reading →

Psalm 131 When some people pray and say, “God,” they mean “powerful servant,” or “giver of what I want,” or “somebody I hope is out there”. A believer’s prayer, however, addresses God as “Lord.” What’s the difference? The word here … Continue reading →

Revelation 21:3-4 We are thankful for things because they are either precious or permanent. Mostly, we are thankful for the precious stuff. Let’s look at some permanence, shall we? Christian, you do not live by the current world system. You … Continue reading →

1 Samuel 30:1-6 David and his warriors were not allowed to fight with the Philistines, so they returned home. They found their world shattered. Have you been there? Your home demolished, your family taken, your future seemingly forever devastated? Where … Continue reading →

Philippians 4:4-7 Here is another indication of whether or not we are walking in the Spirit, and as such, growing closer to being Christ’s person. But, the words sure sound stupid to me. “Rejoice! You are broke. Rejoice! Your family’s … Continue reading →

Psalm 131 A Song Of Ascents. Of David. 1 My heart is not proud, Lord,     my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters     or things too wonderful for me. 2 But I have calmed and quieted myself, … Continue reading →

Isaiah 6 I’ve heard it, and read it dozens of times. A person has a transcendent experience and says, “That is God.” Isaiah probably had many such experiences:  a sunrise, deep love for someone, maybe even music in worship that … Continue reading →

Galatians 5:24-26 A Christian has, and still is, crucifying his or her old nature, the “natural human condition” in all of us. We all killed Jesus. But, in His death, we may live! To be fair, we must die, so … Continue reading →

Isaiah 6 How do we know we’ve been changed by the Lord? Indicators here in Isaiah are also signs for us. Isaiah was a priest,who thought he was special. He was holy; the Bible told him so. Here he meets … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 13:13 Pull this all apart. In Greek, “abide” means “exists and thrives continually.” In other words, faith, hope, and love always exist. They always work. They forever work on believers. We tend to assume the faith, hope, and … Continue reading →

Isaiah 6 Post WWII England faced several crises. The “London Times” asked its readers, “What is wrong with the world?” Christian G.K. Chesterton replied, “Sir, I am.” Until I change, nothing else will. Until I am converted into a God-fearing, … Continue reading →

Romans 8:35-39 Paul wrote Romans to Christians. Not comfortable ones, with a satisfactory place in society. Not confident ones, who know their faith is somewhat tolerable to others. He wrote to Christians, the majority of all who’ve ever been. He … Continue reading →