John

Temptation to sin

John 8:4- 11  How do you “handle” temptation?  How did Jesus “handle” a woman caught in adultery?  She clearly sinned and was called out by Jewish leaders, who wanted to “catch” Jesus to accuse Him.  John 8:4-6  Jesus stooped down to the ground and began writing with His finger on the ground.  Jesus then said, […]

Chosen!

  1 Chronicles 16:13  “O seed of Israel His servant.”  [What a privilege to be a descendant of Israel and God’s servant.]   “Sons of Jacob, His chosen ones!”  [God chose Abraham and all his future generations.]   God chooses those who follow Him, believe in Him, have faith in His Son, the Lord Jesus […]

Right Motive; Wrong Method

1 Chronicles 13:1-14 Right Motive King David desired to have many Jewish people involved with bringing the ark of God into Jerusalem.  The people agreed with David, ‘let’s do it!’  David assembled all Israel together – to bring the ark of God to Jerusalem. Wrong Method  The ark of God (the symbol of His presence) […]

Past – Christ Who Was

  The book of Revelation begins explaining of why Christ came to earth.  Christ came to give us God’s grace and peace.  He was the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead.  Christ died, faithful to His Father and to you and me.  He is the ruler of the kings of the earth.  He is […]

Sunday Prayer

Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.”  Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray…John 15:9-10  (paraphrased)   Lord Jesus, to You Who is Love!  Your actions, Your words reveal Your love for Your followers.  And You said, “Just as the Father has loved Me, […]

Do you believe…?

  Do you want to know God?  Watch Jesus!  Do you want to know how God wants you to live?  Watch and listen to Jesus!  Do you know the Word?  He is Jesus!  John 1:1-3 John 1:14“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us,and we saw His glory,glory as of the only begotten from […]

Self-Preservation

It wasn’t long ago that stores were out of toilet paper, hand sanitizer, bleach, and other cleaning supplies.  The media headlines cried out to us to inflame our emotions and create anxiety.  There is some calm in the midst of the turmoil as well. Changes in requirements of what we should do during this part […]

“Pictures”

They say “Pictures are worth a thousand words.” Throughout the Holy Bible, there are rituals, “pictures” and parables which point to the living Lord Jesus Christ. In the book of Leviticus, there are rituals which God instituted… and comparing them to the Lord Jesus reveals God’s “picture” of His Son. The many rituals given by God […]

Sunday Prayer

Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.”  Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray…This prayer is based on Psalm 119:89, 105; John 1:1   Lord God of the Holy Bible… You say that Your word is eternal… Your word stands firm, it is a […]

Sunday Prayer

Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.”  Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray…This prayer is based on John 15:26   Father, God of our Lord Jesus Christ… You sent Your Holy Spirit to live within everyone who recognizes their need of Jesus as […]