Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

Foundation; January 18, 2025


1 Corinthians 3:11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. This passage by Paul immediately brings to mind Jesus’ famous parable of whose who build on rock and those who … Continue reading

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Anticipation; December 3, 2024


Isaiah 11:1 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse;    from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. What follows is a glorious description of the Messiah and His kingdom, so beautiful that it has caught the imagination of people down through … Continue reading

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Light; September 30, 2024


Psalm 36:9 For with you is the fountain of life;    in your light we see light. This is a very interesting Psalm, with its very pointed description of an evil person in the first four verses. The ESV says something I’ve never … Continue reading

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The Gospel; December 19, 2023


Colossians 1:6 The gospel that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understood God’s grace in all … Continue reading

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Trusting the Creator; June 27, 2023


Matthew 8:27 The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!” I referenced this incident yesterday in contrast to the faith of the Roman centurion, but it’s certainly worth … Continue reading

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Evangelism; September 13, 2022


Psalm 96:3-5 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are … Continue reading

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Forgiveness; April 15, 2022


Luke 23:34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Of all the things Jesus said from the point He was arrested until His death, this is perhaps the most earthshaking. There is a … Continue reading

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The Humanity of Jesus; September 6, 2021


Luke 22:43-44 An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. We sometimes forget Jesus’ humanity. He was fully … Continue reading

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The Humanity of Jesus; December 21, 2020


Hebrews 2:17-18 For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the … Continue reading

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The Cross of Christ; November 27, 2020


Galatians 6:14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Our understanding of the cross of Christ is generally far too … Continue reading

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