(NASB) Revelation 2:7 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” Ephesus: to the one who overcomes (is victorious) by persevering, enduring for the sake of the name of Jesus, do not grow weary! Are you listening? (NASB) Revelation 2:11 “He who has an ear, let him […]
Whenever the word “therefore” appears in Scripture…look at the verse(s) before it and see what “therefore” is ‘there for’, to see the reason it is stated. (NASB) Luke 14:34 “Therefore…” For this reason unless the followers of Christ give up all which they possess – they cannot be a disciple of Jesus…consider the […]
The Lord Jesus never said, ‘Walk with Me.’ He always said, “Follow Me.” What Jesus said…to those whom He called to be His disciples: (NASB) Matthew 4:19 “…‘Follow Me…” Are you following Him? What was the promise made to them? (NASB) Matthew 4:19 “… and I will make you fishers of men.” […]
Jesus talked to the large crowd following Him about loving God first in their lives and counting the cost of following Him. (Luke 14:25-27) He then told a story to illustrate this truth: “Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.” (NASB) Luke 14:28-33 paraphrased […]
A large crowd was going along with Him and then He turned toward them, saying: (NASB) Luke 14:26-27 “If anyone come to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple. 27 ‘Whoever does […]
The prayer of the week is based on Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Lord, I come to listen with my mind and my inner most being. You are the LORD. You are the God of all who call on You as Savior. You are the One God! You tell me that I am to love You, […]
Jesus was at a dinner at a Pharisee’s home…one of the guests made a comment after Jesus had said that the host should invite people he would not associate with socially to a reception…people who could not repay him. And the comment? (NASB) Luke 14:15 “‘Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom […]
Jesus had been invited to a Pharisee’s house for a meal on the Sabbath. He had healed a man physically with the teaching of keeping God’s Law and the intent behind His Law. (Luke 14:1-6) Then Jesus gave an example of how to conduct one’s self at a dinner party or in any social situation […]
Celebrate a New Year! How are you going to practice being in the presence of the living God of the Bible in 2014? Have you thought about that? Setting aside time, whether five, fifteen, thirty minutes or even one hour ~ to read God’s word each day…to incorporate prayer to the living God in […]
Jesus had been invited to a Pharisee’s leader’s home along with other guests. As they assembled for the meal, Jesus observed the jostling for position in the seating arrangement. What did Jesus observe on this Sabbath day? (NASB) Luke 14:7 “And He began speaking a parable (story) to the invited guests when He noticed how […]