A Robber’s Hideout or a House of Prayer?

(NASB) Luke 19:45 “Jesus entered the temple and began to drive out those who were selling.”    This same incident was described by Matthew and Mark in this way: (NASB) Matthew 21:12 “And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all those who were buying and selling in the temple, and overturned the tables of […]

Prayer of the Week

The prayer of the week is based on Philippians 2:5-11  Father in heaven, You sent Your Son and He came to earth as a baby, what graciousness to empty Himself taking on the role of a servant, sent to serve.  He humbled Himself and became obedient by going to the cross…dying there for me.  Thank […]

Words of Sadness–

  Why did Jesus weep as He neared Jerusalem on the back of a donkey?  He knew what would happen there in the future, beyond His own death and resurrection and ascension into heaven. (NASB) Luke 19:41-44 “When He approached Jerusalem, He saw the city and wept over it, 42 saying, ‘If you had known […]

“…the stones will cry out.”

  Anticipation builds as the crowd waits for the star of the show to come center stage.   How exciting!  A Very Important Person is heralded as he/she comes on stage.  Shouts and clapping, joy and happiness abound.      If this happens when a music star performs – just imagine what it must have been […]

What Jesus’ Disciples Did Not Understand

  Jesus sent two of His disciples into the next village to bring back a colt of a donkey.  They found it just as Jesus had told them and had answered the owners, “The Lord has need of it.”  (Luke 19:29-32)    (NASB) Luke 19:35 “They brought it to Jesus, and they threw their coats on […]

“The Lord has need of it.”

  Jesus traveled from Jericho and was walking toward Jerusalem.  He was coming to the Mount of Olives.  Ahead on the road were some villages, Bethphage and Bethany.  He sent two of His disciples ahead with explicit instructions.  Go into the next village and you will find a colt that is tied.  Untie it and […]