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Thoughts on the Gospel, Life, and Ministry
And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” — Luke 10:25-26 In the familiar story… Continue Reading “Loving Others Rightly “
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. — Romans 8:28 Paul fastened the Christian life in the unshakable sovereignty of God when he penned these verses at… Continue Reading “God’s Sovereign Work in All Things “
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke… Continue Reading “Loving Rest In Christ”
O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. — Psalm 63:1 Writing from “the wilderness of Judah,” David expressed a… Continue Reading “Loving Pursuit of God”
Hear, O Israel: The Lord your God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. — Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Standing on the bank of the Jordan River, Moses called the… Continue Reading “Wholehearted Devotion”
John leaves us with a decision at the conclusion of His gospel. Believe in Jesus, follow Him, and live eternally, or don’t. The choice is yours. John 20:30–31 The Purpose of This Book [30] Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of… Continue Reading “Belief and Following — John 20:30-21:25”
Jesus’s resurrection brings life to those who follow Him. There is blessing for those who believe without seeing. John 20:1–29 The Resurrection [1] Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and… Continue Reading “Life from the Empty Tomb — John 20:1-29”
At the conclusion of his life, Jesus uttered, “It is finished.” His work on earth was done. The moment had come to offer His life for His people. John 19:16–42 [16] So he delivered him over to them to be crucified. The Crucifixion So… Continue Reading “It is Finished — John 19:16-42”
The irony of John 18:25-19:16 is that the King of Glory is judged by the world He came to save based upon the world’s definition of truth. John 18:25–40 Peter Denies Jesus Again [25] Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. So they… Continue Reading “The King on Trial — John 18:25-19:16”
The unity among God’s people testifies to the unity of the godhead. We are to witness to God’s glory by the way we love and support one another. John 17:20–26 [20] “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will… Continue Reading “One People, One Witness — John 17:20-18:24”
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