Scripture: John 2: 3-5 “The wine supply ran out during the festivities, so Jesus’ mother told him, “They have no more wine.” “Dear woman, that’s not our problem,” Jesus replied. “My time has not yet come.” But his mother told the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” Observation: There aren’t many glimpses in to Jesus’ [...]
Scripture: John 1:37-39 “When John’s two disciples heard this, they followed Jesus. Jesus looked around and saw them following. “What do you want?” he asked them. They replied, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?” “Come and see,” he said. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon when they went with him to [...]
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:16 “Some of [Paul's] comments are hard to understand, and those who are ignorant and unstable have twisted his letters to mean something quite different, just as they do with other parts of Scripture. And this will result in their destruction.” Observation: Scripture can be twisted to benefit oneself, and it can [...]
Scripture: Isaiah 56:1 “This is what the Lord says: Be just and fair to all. Do what is right and good, for I am coming soon to rescue you and to display my righteousness among you.” Observation: Perspective is such a valuable tool in our moral and spiritual development. When we are able to evaluate [...]
Scripture: Isaiah 50:4 “Morning by morning he wakens me and opens my understanding to his will.” Observation: The way Isaiah frames the path to understanding God’s will is so frustrating! And yet I love it. I want to know God’s will for my life right now – all of it. I want to see the [...]
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15 “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have … with gentleness and respect.” Observation: I invited Mormons over to our house last night. I’ve never actually just sat down to hear what they have to say and [...]
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:23 “[Christ] did not retaliate when he was insulted. When he suffered, he did not threaten to get even. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly.” Observation: When I was leading the college group, one of the sessions I lead was loosely based on some of [...]