The Spirit gives life…2 Corinthians 3:6 Religion: most people seem to be against it. In fact, many people blame all death on earth on religion. Unless communism is a religion, this is not true. Nevertheless, it is repeated as though it was fact. Even people of faith reject religion. “Relationship, not religion,” they say. This […]
For I am determined…1 Corinthians 2:2 What if we changed one word? For I am resolved to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Would that make a difference come tomorrow? Of all the resolutions we may make for next year, this one may make the biggest difference in our lives. We […]
Passing through the midst of them, He went His way. Luke 4:30 In the theatrical version Jesus had more to say at the cliff’s edge. But in the gospels, He said nothing more. He just passed through the crowd and went on His way. In the gospel’s version, all that needed to be said had […]
Not by works of righteousness which we have done…Titus 3:5 The religious zealots of Jesus’ day had become good at faking good works. This is still true today. Many cults sell their clients on the idea they are saved by good works. Some even quote James to prove their point: You see then that a man […]
He who splits wood may be endangered by it…Ecclesiastes 10:9 Wood cutting is a common winter-time business. It is hard work and dangerous. Verse 10: If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength. But wisdom brings success. Chapter 10 is a clear warning about foolishness. […]
Is this not the carpenter…Mark 6:3 It appears Joseph was a carpenter. Jesus was raised by a carpenter His dad, Joseph. Like all who are born of God, Jesus has two fathers: God and Joseph, His dad. Jesus’ father was God. He was raised by His dad, Joseph. Some today have several dads. They have […]
As in the night when a holy festival is kept…Isaiah 30:29 O Holy Night, lyrics by Placide Cappeau; music by Adolphe Adam, dates back to 1847. The first chorus expresses our heart this time of year: Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices! O night divine! O night when Christ was born. O night, […]
And the LORD listened and heard them…Malachi 3:16 God hears us. He hears our prayers. He hears our conversations. He hears all of us, even the unrighteous. But, of those who fear Him, God records their words in a “book of remembrance.” Verse 16. Could the book of remembrance be God’s memory.? Malachi records the […]
Filled him with the Spirit of God…Exodus 31:3Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. In Exodus, Moses records how the tabernacle was built. He begins by revealing how God gave His Spirit to men and women to enhance their abilities. And I have filled him […]