Power of Jesus

How many times have you thanked God for raising Jesus from the dead on the third day? I have done it more times than I can count. Do you believe God raised Him on the third day? What if it wasn’t the Father who raised Him, but He raised Himself? Would that be significant forContinue reading “Power of Jesus”

Blessed Believers

Do you believe you are blessed? Do you only believe what you can see with your own eyes? Do you believe what others tell you? Does it depend on who they are and your judgment on their trustworthiness? Will you believe in something you have neither seen nor experienced? Belief can be a tricky thing.Continue reading “Blessed Believers”

Known Before Birth

Have you considered that you were born for a specific purpose? Do you feel as though you are fulfilling that purpose? Do you believe others are born for a purpose? Or do you think everything is random with no specific design in mind? There are many who believe it is purpose that keeps us aliveContinue reading “Known Before Birth”

Rightful Response, Part 2

As we continue from yesterday, Peter continues his rightful response to the high priest. He explains what happened in a distinct, short message. Peter is merely explaining why he and the other apostles must continue to preach the gospel to the people. Peter states only the facts. Though it may seem as though he isContinue reading “Rightful Response, Part 2”

The Day In Between

It’s Saturday. We wait. Jesus has been crucified. He has been put in the tomb. We ponder. We wonder what is next. We remember the dreams of God’s kingdom coming to earth. We remember the darkness that fell over the earth from noon until three in the afternoon. Perhaps one of the most amazing thingsContinue reading “The Day In Between”

Remember Jesus

How often do you need to be reminded of something you heard? Are you gifted to remember everything you hear? Or do you need to be reminded from time-to-time? Can you remember the history lessons you learned in school? Can you remember what your spouse told you yesterday? Our memories are often good when weContinue reading “Remember Jesus”

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”

Do Not Be Led Astray

What have you heard about Jesus? What teachings about Him are you listening to? Are you verifying the teachings are true? Have you heard someone teaching something other than the gospel message? Are you reading the Bible? Do you know the good news of Jesus? There are many teachers of the Bible among us. ThereContinue reading “Do Not Be Led Astray”

Compiling Data Into Knowledge

What is the most important bit of knowledge you have learned? Is it discovering a scientific fact no one else knew? Is it something you learned about another person? Does it change as you live and learn more? Have you considered you may know the most important fact there is to know? We learn somethingContinue reading “Compiling Data Into Knowledge”

Believe Jesus is Alive

Are you sometimes baffled by something you hear? Do you ask the person to repeat themselves? Have you heard some outlandish claims? How do you react to those? In disbelief? Accept them for truth? Have you accepted Jesus as truth? There is no denying that some people say the most outlandish things. Sometimes, it isContinue reading “Believe Jesus is Alive”