They kept asking, "What does he mean by 'a little while'? We don't understand what he is saying." John 16:18 (NIV) When Is Jesus coming again? Do we know? Do we care? Who has the clues? Who studied up on them? How important is it for us to know the times and dates set by... 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 →
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 →
Fishers of Men
So Jesus said to the: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.¨ Mark 1:17 (New World Translation) What does it mean; “Fishers of Men?” Why would Jesus want to take men who sought and gathered fishes and change their direction towards men and women? What is there to catch? All the... Continue Reading →
Go Make Disciples
Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 (ASV) This is the great commission. This is what Jesus asks. This is what we Christians feel is our portion and task as followers of Christ. ... Continue Reading →
New Wine in New Skins
Nobody sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old outer garment, for the new piece pulls away from the garment and the tear becomes worse. Matthew 9:16(New World Translation) In Matthew 9 verses 14-17 Jesus was approached by some of John´s disciples. They were asking Him why they had to fast, but Jesus´ disciples... Continue Reading →
Afraid
But He said to them: ¨Why are you so afraid, you with little faith?¨ Matthew 8:26 (New World Translation) Jesus was sleeping peacefully in the boat, but the followers of Jesus were undergoing a very frightful test. It is a pretty scary thing when you are at the mercy of the winds and seas. Even... Continue Reading →
