Scripture: Mark 6:56 “Wherever Christ went – in villages and cities and out on the farms – they laid the sick in the market plazas and streets. The sick begged him to let them at least touch the fringe of his robe, and all who touched it were healed.” Observation: Jesus’ ministry … even when [...]
Scripture: Acts 26:27-29 “King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do. Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?” Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me [...]
Scripture: Acts (16,) 17 & 18 recount Paul’s second missionary journey. Observation: Paul’s message was (and still is!) urgent! He visits over a dozen communities “trying to convince the Jews and Greeks alike” (18:4). Sometimes he’s “sent” to the next city (before he gets run out), sometimes he stays for a period of time, sometimes [...]
Scripture: Revelation 19:10 “The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Observation: Usually when I think of prophecy I think of a foretelling of the future … in some ways I guess testimony of Jesus is just that. But it also makes it seem so available. Application: I need to broaden my understanding of [...]
Scripture: Ezekiel 14:13-14 “Suppose the people of a country were to sin against me, and I lifted my fist to crush them… Even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were there, their righteousness would save no one but themselves.” Observation: It is not enough to be righteous. How can I have true passion for God if [...]
Scripture: John 16:9 “The world’s sin is unbelief in me.” Observation: Yesterday I was reading a post on Ed Stetzer’s site which compiled a several lists of accountability questions – questions which begged deep, honest reflection and ultimately lead to the question, “Am I becoming more like Christ in my thoughts and actions.” It’s a [...]
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 [...]