The prophet Isaiah wrote his prophecies more than seven-hundred years before Jesus came into this world. So, when Jesus speaks of what God expects of his people, He isn’t stating something new. Jesus is reiterating and rejuvenating God’s Word. God provides a list of things he wants us to do, but it is not aContinue reading “God’s Expectations, Pt. 3”
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God’s Expectations, Pt. 2
In today’s passage, Israel responds to God’s proclamation of their rebellion. We also see part of God’s counter-response. We will see more of it tomorrow. The Israelites respond as though they are doing what God has demanded but he is not paying attention to them. Israel is acting like a child caught not doing theirContinue reading “God’s Expectations, Pt. 2”
God’s Expectations, Pt. 1
Last week we walked through the Beatitudes. For the next three days, we are going to look at what God expects of us…and has for nearly three thousand years. In Isaiah 58, is a proclamation, response, and counter-response—God, his people, and God. God tells the prophet to proclaim to Israel their rebellion and false attemptsContinue reading “God’s Expectations, Pt. 1”
Held Accountable
Do you wish people would do what they are supposed to do? Have you considered there are reasons why they don’t? Do you think they are simply refusing? Do you always do what you know you should do? Are you a responsible person? Do you hold yourself accountable? During a time when it seems asContinue reading “Held Accountable”
Fruit of the Kingdom
How fruitful are you? Do you consider yourself a diligent worker? Does your work to produce good fruit? Or do you wait for someone else to do it? Do you realize God is expecting you to produce fruit? We all have worked or currently work for a living. We know our bosses expect us toContinue reading “Fruit of the Kingdom”
Give In Secret
What does your giving look like? Do you donate your money to charities? Do you contribute to the ministries of the church? Have you put much thought into your giving? Do you know what God expects? Do you know what Jesus says about giving? Some give regularly to church, whether it is monthly or weekly.Continue reading “Give In Secret”
A Simple Work
If you were asked, how would you answer someone who wanted to know what God wanted them to do? Do you know how to answer that question? Can you tell someone what God expects of them? Would you like to know? The answer to the question is simple—believe in Jesus. However, belief in Jesus andContinue reading “A Simple Work”
Be Righteous
Are you struggling to do good? Are you seeking to be recognized as an upstanding citizen? Would you like people to say good things about you? Do you believe Jesus is the Son of God? Is your faith waning? Most of us want others to say good things about us. We care about our reputation.Continue reading “Be Righteous”
Traditions and God
What are your traditions? Do you have family traditions? Do you hold fast to them? What are the church traditions you adhere to? Do you know if they are biblically based or not? Have you given them any thought? What were Jesus’ commands? Most of us have traditions we follow. We may call them ourContinue reading “Traditions and God”
Marty Pressey 