There are many serpents in the Bible, one in Genesis that sets a lot of things in motion and many others… However there is only one that seems to link to Jesus – and that is the serpent in the wilderness wanderings of the Israelites. This is the story we hear in Numbers 21:4-9. I think it isContinue reading “Lifted up”
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Nicodemus – Man of Growth
John 3:1-13 tells us the beginning of the story of Nicodemus… And while it is the beginning, it is a wonderful story and one that should be the basis for all of our lives. What can we learn about Nicodemus from this passage? He is: A Pharisee (v. 1) A member of the Jewish CouncilContinue reading “Nicodemus – Man of Growth”
What motivates you?
Mark 11:27-33 ESV And they came again to Jerusalem. And as he was walking in the temple, the chief priests and the scribes and the elders came to him, and they said to him, “By what authority are you doing these things, or who gave you this authority to do them?” Jesus said to them,Continue reading “What motivates you?”
Do you want to be made well?
Jesus asks an interesting question in John 5:2-9… 5:2 Now in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate there is a pool, called in Hebrew Beth-zatha, which has five porticoes. 5:3 In these lay many invalids–blind, lame, and paralyzed. 5:5 One man was there who had been ill for thirty-eight years. 5:6 When Jesus saw him lyingContinue reading “Do you want to be made well?”
Follow Me
Jesus calls us “to follow me”… Jesus here after being tempted by Satan begins his public ministry and calls Simon and Andrew and later James and John with the words “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” What does it mean to follow Jesus? Is it follow like a guide on pathContinue reading “Follow Me”
Strength
This is one of my favorite verses, I can do all things through Him who gives me strength. Jesus gives us the strength to do all things that He leads us to, calls us to. He also gives us the strength to endure the places we get our selves into. But it is not justContinue reading “Strength”
A Journey Begins…
40 days for a journey to bring us closer to God… Many of us will be giving up something for Lent, I remember the one year I gave up all coffee drinks for Lent. Maybe not so hard, but the church I was attending worship at was a coffee shop… I felt that as othersContinue reading “A Journey Begins…”
Son of God
This is the year of Mark in the lectionary… Jesus is called the Son of God 3 times in the Gospel of Mark. One was at the baptism of Jesus which was earlier this year in Epiphany. One time was this past Sunday at the Transfiguration, and one time later in the Gospel… These firstContinue reading “Son of God”
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