Whoever tries to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it. I tell you, on that night two people will be in one bed; one will be taken and the other left. Luke 17:33-34 (NIV) Have we grown tired of hearing of the end of times? Has the message... Continue Reading →
Upcoming Book Release
We are learning so much here at Searching For Christ! Praise be to the Lord for pouring His message and His instructions upon us all, and for furthering this ministry! We are happy to announce that soon we should soon have available our second book. "Looking For Jesus In The Book Of Mark" should go... Continue Reading →
Jesus Baptized
At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love;... Continue Reading →
The Bribe
So the soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been widely circulated among the Jews to this very day. Matthew 28:15 (NIV) It seems almost inconceivable that church leaders, the people who hold the responsibility of caring for the souls of their congregation, would do something so obviously... Continue Reading →
Jesus Falls On His Face
And going a little way forward, he fell upon his face, praying and saying: ¨My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me. Yet, not as I will, but as you will.¨ Matthew 26:39 (Reference Bible) How great the pressure must have been for our Savior that night in the garden... Continue Reading →
Bread of Jesus
And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it; and he gave to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. Matthew 26:26 (ASV) We are gathered around the table. Jesus is with us. It seems to be a normal moment like so many others before. We are all... Continue Reading →
His Appointed Time
He said: ¨Go into the city and to So-and-so and say to him, The Teacher says, ´My appointed time is near; I will celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your home.´¨ Matthew 26:18 (Reference Bible) There is so much to consider here in just one text. That Jesus could be working on so... Continue Reading →
Selling Jesus Out
And said: ¨What will you give me to betray him to you?¨ they stipulated to him thirty silver pieces. Matthew 26:15 (Reference Bible) There were twelve Disciples but not all of them were able to separate the Divine from the worldly. Judas had walked at Jesus´ side and sat at the table with all the... Continue Reading →
Separating the Sheep and the Goats
¨Then the king will say to those on his right, ´Come, you who have been blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the founding of the world.´¨ Matthew 25:34 (Reference Bible) What a marvelous description of that future day to which we prepare and await with such longing. Jesus will come... Continue Reading →
Who´s Son is He?
¨What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?¨They said to him: ¨David´s.¨ Matthew 22:42 (Reference Bible) Jesus takes the opportunity to turn our attention to who actually is the Christ. His question was put to men who knew the Scriptures extremely well. They knew how to read into the words they found... Continue Reading →
