When People Pay Attention

When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miraculous signs he did, they all paid close attention to what he said.  Acts 8: 6 (NIV)   Word of Jesus is spreading.  Philip is driven to a town in Samaria.  The power and Presence of God is evident.  People get healed.  His message creates a stir. ... Continue Reading →

The One Sent

"This is that Moses who told the Israelites, 'God will send you a prophet like me from your own people.'  Acts 7:37   Moses heralds the coming of Jesus.  He speaks of a great Prophet.  This One is sent to us by God.  He points to Christ.  New Testament and Old blend together in harmony... Continue Reading →

Bearing Fruit #to God #Jesus

‘This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.’  John 15:8 (NIV) It has been taught in Christian circles that Jesus´ instruction on bearing fruit means that we should win converts to our religious institution.  However beneficial this may be for everyone involved, is it really what... Continue Reading →

No Excuses

‘He who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.’  John 14:24 (NIV) Now we have it.  There can be no excuses.  Jesus has instructed us.  He has shown us the Way.  He has worked hard.  He has... Continue Reading →

Misreading Jesus #Christ #God

His disciples replied, "Lord, if he sleeps, he will get better."  Jesus had been speaking of his death, but his disciples thought he meant natural sleep.  John 11:12-13 (NIV) Before we think we have gained so much ground with Jesus, should we get one point clear?  If we care to examine well the way people... Continue Reading →

The Gate #Jesus #Christ #God

‘I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture.’  John 10:9 (NIV) Jesus uses many examples and references to help us see into the mysteries of God.  He refers to Himself using descriptions that He hopes we can grasp.  We have a tendency... Continue Reading →

Jesus Leads His Flock #God #Church #Christ

‘When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.’  John 10:4 (NIV) Have we Christians today lost the concept of following? We use the word “Follow” often.  We like to tell others that is what we do.  We like to... Continue Reading →

The Light Of The World #Jesus #Christ #Saviour

‘While I am in the world, I am the light of the world."  John 9:5 (NIV) Can we detect the Light of Jesus today?  Where around us can we see Him shining?  Jesus calls Himself the Light of the World.  He says that while He is Present there is illumination.  But how often do we... Continue Reading →

Can´t Come To Jesus?

Is God reaching out to us today? Can we sense Him drawing us? What should we do? What will we do?

Study Scriptures

‘You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life.’  John 5:39-40 (NIV) Could there be a better text which sums up our religions today?  Are there any words that are harder... Continue Reading →

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