Sometimes, Jesus says something so outlandish we don’t know how to take it. Is He using hyperbole? Is He speaking plainly? Are we to take Him literally? Or is He speaking in a parable? It is a challenge. The good news is, there are scholars who know the original language to help us out. InContinue reading “Fire of Jesus”
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Open Minds
Have you opened your mind to God’s Word? Do you grasp the significance of the crucifixion and resurrection? Are you willing to listen to the witnesses of the crucifixion and resurrection? Are you helping spread the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ? Many in our world today have a closed mind when it comesContinue reading “Open Minds”
Terrified or Amazed
Have you ever been scared out of your wits? Have you been terrified? What caused you to be scared to death? What caused your heart to race and you to hold your breath? Was it something unexpected? Have you ever thought you had seen a ghost? The apostles were sitting in a locked room. TheyContinue reading “Terrified or Amazed”
Waiting in Grief
Do you like waiting? What if you are waiting in grief? What if all your hopes had just been dashed? What if you feel as though your dreams were just crushed? Do you look for something to put your hope in? Is the waiting excruciating in one of these situations? Our culture has conditioned usContinue reading “Waiting in Grief”
Crucified for Us
How does the crucifixion of Jesus affect you? Does it only remind you that you have been forgiven? Does it only remind you that salvation is available to you? Does it only remind you that there is hope? Or does it have a much deeper meaning to you? Jesus’ crucifixion should affect us deep inContinue reading “Crucified for Us”
Listening for God
Have you had a feeling that you knew what was going to happen before it happened? Have you experienced the feeling of deja vu? Does it make it feel more at ease knowing what is coming? Have you heard the voice of God speaking to you? Has the Holy Spirit led you on your path?Continue reading “Listening for God”
Ah-ha Moment
Have you had all the pieces and failed to put the puzzle together? Did you have an ah-ha moment when someone explained it to you? Once it was explained, did those pieces make sense? Would you like to have the pieces put together to understand the life of Jesus? We gather pieces of information throughoutContinue reading “Ah-ha Moment”
Make Jesus Top Priority
Have you heard a rich person cannot be a follower of Jesus? Or have you heard it is hard for a rich person to follow Him? Is it a reason for you to dislike rich people? Have you known someone who is rich and is a disciple? Yesterday, we saw that Jesus said it wasContinue reading “Make Jesus Top Priority”
Recognize the Experience
Who do you turn to when you need help? Who is your go to person when you don’t feel well? Who is the person you trust when you need wise advice? Is there someone among your family or friends who is that special person? We all need someone we can turn to when sickness orContinue reading “Recognize the Experience”
Grand Plan
Have you ever felt you were predestined for something larger than what you are currently doing? Have you felt a pull toward a grander plan? Do you know what it is? Or is it just out of your vision? Are you searching it out or waiting in fear? Most of us have dreams. Those dreamsContinue reading “Grand Plan”
Marty Pressey 