John 12:12-19
Jesus, as the King of Kings, came first in gentleness to conquer our hearts before conquering the world (Revelation 19:11-21). JOHN 12:12-19 12 The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him,…
Read MoreHebrews 3:1-19
Paul gives his second of five warnings to the Christians reading his epistle to encourage them not to rebel and be hardened by sin, which will lead to an unbelieving heart. Hebrews 2:1-3, A Warning Against Drifting Away Hebrews 3:12-15, A Warning Against an Unbelieving Heart Hebrews 6:4-6, A Warning Against Falling Away Hebrews 10:26-27,…
Read MoreJohn 12:1-11
Christians need to be like Mary and pour out everything they have on Jesus in worship! (Exodus 30:34-38, 1 Corinthians 13:10, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, & Colossians 3:17) JOHN 12:1-11 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given…
Read MoreJohn 11:1-57, pt. 3
Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead- completing the seventh sign in John, and shows He is the resurrection and the life. Below are the seven signs in John: Changing water into wine (John 2:1-11) Healing the royal official’s son (John 4:46-54) Healing the paralytic at the pool (John 5:1-18) Feeding over 5,000 with fish and…
Read MoreHow to Disagree Like a Christian
Below are some gracious ways I’ve learned over the last 24 years of ministry to disagree with people over hot topics that are non-essential to basic Christianity. And yes, I have not always done this right and have learned the hard way. 🙂 _______________________ – HOLIDAYS – *Christmas* Right Way: “I am sorry, I don’t…
Read MoreThoughts on Halloween
If people, especially children are capable of getting demons by witches who curse Halloween candy, can Christians get the Holy Ghost to possess (fill) children if they bless the candy given in Jesus’s name? I am not trying to be controversial but truly asking everyone to consider the following: 1. FREE WILL: If the devil…
Read MoreJohn 11:1-57, pt. 2
Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead- completing the seventh sign in John, and shows He is the resurrection and the life. Below are the seven signs in John: Changing water into wine (John 2:1-11) Healing the royal official’s son (John 4:46-54) Healing the paralytic at the pool (John 5:1-18) Feeding over 5,000 with fish and…
Read MoreHebrews 2:1-18
Paul gives his first of five warnings to the Christians reading his epistle to remind them of the possibility of drifting away from God if they are not careful to follow His Word and to encourage their faithfulness to Jesus! Hebrews 2:1-3, A Warning Against Drifting Away Hebrews 3:12-15, A Warning Against an Unbelieving Heart…
Read MoreJohn 11:1-57, pt. 1
Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead- completing the seventh sign in John, and shows He is the resurrection and the life. Below are the seven signs in John: Changing water into wine (John 2:1-11) Healing the royal official’s son (John 4:46-54) Healing the paralytic at the pool (John 5:1-18) Feeding over 5,000 with fish and…
Read MoreHebrews 1:1-14, pt. 3
Jesus is revealed to be both Lord and God, equal with the Father. HEBREWS 1:1-14 1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things,…
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