Martha was moving to and fro as she prepared to serve their dinner guests. Lazarus was already reclining at the table with the honored guest, Jesus, along with His disciples. It was six days before Passover and Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem. He would stay with this family the entire week. Lazarus must […]
Dinner parties take planning, preparation and presentation. Guest”™s needs are a priority. The hostess/host put their guest”™s needs first for those hours of entertainment. The house cleaned, the meal planned, groceries bought, the food prepared; the table set, and the hostess/host get ready to greet their guests. Martha must have been in “˜seventh heaven”™; she […]
Jesus and His disciples were leaving Jericho”¦headed toward Jerusalem. The crowds were on all sides and they were not silent. It probably was a noisy throng”¦and everyone wanted to see Jesus. As Jesus was striding along the road, He heard a voice shouting out His name”¦ “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stopped, […]
Events in the world are filled with turmoil and “˜change”™. Many nations are in the throes of war, famine, economic upheaval, political chaos and fear. Where can anyone go for a sense of security”¦real security? Many times when all else fails we turn to God. Followers of Christ believe that He alone can give security […]
When you go to your doctor”™s office or to the hospital ““ the people who are there are seeking medical attention. They have a variety of illnesses ““ and the illnesses range from minor to life-threatening emergencies. This great variety is to be expected. When you go as a patient you expect to be seen […]
As Scripture relates the life of Jesus Christ, He never seems to be in a hurry”¦yet He keeps on moving into different people”™s lives and fulfilling God”™s will for Him. He takes the time to sit down and teach. Jesus Christ is the same today as He was when He walked the paths and roads […]
When building a home in Florida, our builder tested the ground for pipe clay. If there had been that type of soil it would have had to be dug out and replaced with good building soil. Before any building is begun, it must first be given a solid foundation. For the building to weather the […]
Anyone saying or even believing that they are a Christian does not guarantee their entry into heaven. Calling on God”™s name is not insurance for entering heaven. What did Jesus say anyone must do in order to enter God”™s presence? (NASB) Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to Me, “˜Lord, Lord,”™ will enter the kingdom […]
Orchards are grown to produce fruit for the market. If a tree”™s fruit is no good for eating”¦that tree is chopped down and burned up. Its fruit revealed its true character. In the same way, people who seem to love God yet are false to His teachings and not in agreement with His word are […]
If the first century church had problems with false teachers, then it follows that the twenty-first century church will have the problem of false teachers also. Jesus warned His followers about being misled by good sounding teachings which were not in line with God”™s words. How can anyone know, really know, if what they are […]