Tag Archives: submitting to Christ

Credentials; August 8, 2028


Matthew 20:30 Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” Either this incident or a very similar one is recorded in other … Continue reading

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Doing Truth; March 25, 2024


John 13:17 “Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” This is a dearly loved story that shows Jesus’ teaching style very clearly. The idea that the disciples were to be servant-leaders was very … Continue reading

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Freedom; February 6, 2024


1 Peter 2:16 Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. We forget, when reading the Bible, that slavery was an unquestioned part of society in those days. … Continue reading

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Consequences of Sin; July 29, 2923


Luke 19:27 “‘But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them–bring them here and kill them in front of me.’” For the modern reader this is a very jarring statement, particularly since Jesus said … Continue reading

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