The question of the day: What kind of fruit is being produced in your life? Jesus gave a story, a parable in a crowd of thousands (Luke 12:1). (NASB) Luke 13:6-9 “And He began telling this parable: ‘A man had a fig tree which had been planted in his vineyard; and he came looking […]
Jesus was talking to His disciples and a crowd of thousands! (Luke 12:1) (NASB) Luke 13:1-5 “NOW ON the same occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus said to them, ‘Do you suppose that these Galileans were greater sinners than […]
Have you asked Jesus to be your Savior? Once you have received Him by faith in Him alone, it is His grace which saves you from your sins. It is nothing you do, no works, no position or power or positive thinking will save you, it is only Jesus. Jesus said many things […]
Jesus used illustrations of natural phenomena to speak an eternal truth. (NASB) Luke 12:54-56 “And He was also saying to the crowds, ‘When you see a cloud rising in the west, immediately you say, ‘A shower is coming,’ and so it turns out. 55 ‘And when you see a south wind blowing, you say, […]
The prayer of the week is based on Psalm 25:4-5 God of the Bible, Your ways are true and truly dependable. Show me Your ways; teach me Your paths in which I am to walk today. Lead me in Your truth and teach me…for there are many false ways that entice and mislead me […]
Jesus taught His disciples while a crowd of thousands were milling about. (Luke 12:1) (NASB) Luke 12:51-53 “Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth? I tell you, no, but rather division; 52 for from now on five members in one household will be divided, three against two and two against […]
Jesus talked with His disciples in a crowd of thousands. (Luke 12:1) One of the items He talked about: (NASB) Luke 12:51“Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth? I tell you, no, but rather divisions;” Jesus said “Do you suppose…” suppositions and assumptions are misleading and misdirected – at times […]
Psalm 100 is a song of thanksgiving and praise – it is all about the LORD God Himself! By faith in Jesus anyone can go through that door into the presence of God. Thank Him! Praise Him! Jesus is Whom you and I are to believe in and where our faith is to […]
Jesus talked with His disciples in a crowd of thousands (Luke 12:1). (NASB) Luke 12:50 “But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!” Jesus was urged on, compelled, to accomplish that for which His Father had sent Him. Jesus said He was distressed until His baptism […]
To start a fire – there is usually some kindling, small pieces of wood or something in which a very small fire can be ignited, then comes the logs to bring warmth and/or the ability to cook a meal. Jesus used that idea for judgment coming by fire: (NASB) Luke 12:49 “I have come […]