(NASB) Matthew 6:9-13 “…‘Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. ‘Give us this day our daily bread. ‘And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors. ‘And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver […]

   How did Jesus fulfill His teaching “Pray for those who mistreat you”?  He prayed from the cross of execution for His executioners! (NASB) Luke 23:34 “…‘Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.’” Jesus was hanging from a cross because of your sins. Jesus was hanging from a cross so […]

   As Jesus hung from the cross, there were those in the crowd watching His execution who insulted, cursed and mocked Him. (NIV) Matthew 27: 39-43 “Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads 40and saying, ‘You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself!  […]

  During the trials of Jesus and while He hung on the cross of execution (for you), He endured the mocking, the shame, the beatings and flogging He received (for you).  He did not revile those who were abusing Him verbally and physically.   Through all of these events of suffering, Jesus said not one word […]

  Christ is your example to follow and it will probably involve suffering…Jesus did not shrink from suffering in your place for your sins. (NASB) 1 Peter 2:21 “For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps.” Jesus did not […]

 Love, Do Good, Bless, Pray…this is what Jesus said to His disciples and He is saying it to His followers today.   Following Jesus means a sacrifice of what we want and what we do in order to do what He wants us to do.  There may be a BIG difference! What was Jesus talking […]

       (NIV) Isaiah 12:4-6 “In that day you will say: ‘Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing to the LORD, for he has done glorious things; Let this be known to all the world. Shout aloud […]

 Jesus placed a condition for those who were gathered to hear Him teach, (NASB) Luke 6:27 “I say to you who hear…” How do you choose to live this day?  It is your choice and mine whether we listen to Jesus and His words or ignore and reject them.  That is our choice, each day. […]

   Jesus was teaching His disciples…not only the twelve He had chosen but also a larger group of followers.  He knew that there would be people in that larger crowd who would not really listen to what He had to say.  So He addressed those who would hear, really listen, to His words. (NASB) Luke […]

  As Jesus gave “Blessed are you…” and contrasted with “Woe to you…” He was speaking to His followers…then and now.   Jesus’ words are for today and don’t we need to listen carefully? (NASB) Luke 6:22 “Blessed are you when men hate you, and ostracize you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, […]