We have all had tough times to get through where we wonder why this could be happening to us. Some may turn to the Lord for help or comfort while dealing with these painful times. Others try to cure their pain by reasoning it out somehow with their powers of mental capacity. But perhaps we... Continue Reading →
Jesus´Reign
Jesus was taken before the highest judge and governor in the area and interrogated. In John 18:33 Pilate asks Him straight out, ¨Are you the King of the Jews¨? Everybody knew that Jesus was something special or out of the ordinary but they continued to scratch around on the surface to try to find an... Continue Reading →
Those Given to Jesus
¨I have made your name manifest to the men you gave me out of the world¨. (John 17:6) The concept of pre-destination and the idea that not all people have been chosen by God is neither a popular topic nor a light one to bring up. I am afraid that many church leaders and teachers... Continue Reading →
Eternal Life???
The scene described in John 17:1-5 is one of the most beautiful and profound of all the accounts of the history of mankind. Jesus Christ, the very son of God directs Himself towards His Father as was His custom before His disciples. While His words went up towards God their purpose was to benefit and... Continue Reading →
What Jesus asks
Jesus told us that if we loved Him we would obey His word. He spoke of it as a sign and proof but He also left it as a requirement as well. Now if Jesus Himself places so much importance upon any given concept, then it is our duty and should be of our utmost... Continue Reading →
The Consolator
One of the most beautiful of the many fragrant blessings Jesus has promised us is that He would send us another to guide, teach and console us. Just one more incredible treasure promised to us that we do not deserve. But the promise comes direct from the mouth of our Savior and therefore we can... Continue Reading →
Where to Begin
Almost everyone who has toyed with the notion of learning of God has also had a secret desire to have a personal encounter and experience Him in some real way. This is the essence of religion and the highest pursuit of all human ambition. Nothing we could ever do or dream of doing can ever... Continue Reading →
Who Denied Jesus?
The story about Peter denying Jesus is a familiar one. It is depicted here again in John 18. We have all read it or heard that story many times. We may often feel a sense of pity for what Peter may have suffered when he failed His Lord and Master. But perhaps there is more... Continue Reading →
Jesus´ Call II (John 14)
One can only wonder at the magnitude and depth of the words Jesus uses in John 14:10-11. Some truths are so wonderful that we may have to wait until we are face to face with our Savior and He can increase our understanding. In the meanwhile, we do not have to neglect these deeper truths... Continue Reading →
Jesus´ Call (John 14)
It seems nothing short of astonishing, that we run around like busy little ants each one bent intently on their own little missions and tasks, all the while not letting the words and teachings of Jesus to sink down below the shallow surface and to their true meanings. Perhaps we are witnessing a deceit so... Continue Reading →
