Jesus had taken three of His disciples into the inner recesses of the Garden of Gethsemane on the night He would be betrayed. (NIV) Matthew 26:37-38 “He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then He said to them, “˜My soul is overwhelmed […]

As a follower of Christ we never have to not know what to do when in a tight, difficult or painful circumstance. We always can make the best decision by looking to God in prayer. And this is exactly what Jesus did”¦He went into the Garden of Gethsemane intentionally to pray. He was making a […]

(NASB) Matthew 26:37a “And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee”¦” Jesus chose three men to go deeper into the Garden of Gethsemane in the dark of night. Peter, James and John had been chosen to go on the mountain top when Jesus was transfigured. Now they had been chosen to […]

What brought comfort to Jesus and what brought Him strength to face horrendous circumstances? What can bring comfort to you in uncomfortable times? When the followers of Christ Jesus have circumstances beyond their control ““ knowing that Jesus has endured through pain-filled suffering can be an encouragement to us. How did He face execution on […]

Jesus ““ the Son of God, Immanuel ~ is “˜in”™ all who believe in Him and believe His words. He is “˜in”™ all whose faith is based on His work of salvation. There is no other one who has done this. What if”¦I have never believed that Jesus died for my sins? What if”¦I do […]

In verses 1-3 the Psalmist speaks of Who God is to him: (NASB) Psalm 23:1-6 “THE LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. 3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name”™s […]

What gives me confidence in Jesus Christ and His High Priestly prayer? Jesus”™ prayer was to the Righteous Father in John 17. His prayer was based on His personal relationship with the Righteous Father. Jesus”™ prayer of intimacy and intercession was based on His personal knowledge. Your personal knowledge and personal relationship with the living […]

Do you know that Jesus prayed for you on the night of His betrayal? Do you know what Jesus desires for you? Do you know what Jesus”™ disciples”™ faithful testimony has done for you to know Jesus? Consider each of those questions, one at a time: Do you know that Jesus prayed for you on […]

What does the world need to know? What do those without a relationship with the God of the Bible, the Creator, need to know? As Jesus prayed His High Priestly prayer in the hours before His betrayal, He prayed for those who would come into a relationship with Him. He included what they needed to […]

God”™s standard of unity is the Oneness which the Father and the Son have. (NASB) John 17:22 “The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, just as We are one;” Jesus always chose to do exactly that which was to please His Father. (NASB) John 8:28-29 […]