Jesus said, "I am with you for only a short time, and then I go to the one who sent me. You will look for me, but you will not find me; and where I am, you cannot come." John 7:33-34 (NIV) Jesus tells us that for a time we will be able to see... Continue Reading →
The One
No one has seen the Father except the one who is from God; only he has seen the Father. I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life. John 6:46-47 (NIV) Who was sent from Heaven above? Who was chosen of God to be the One? Who was given a strange and difficult... Continue Reading →
Who Can Testify
"If I testify about myself, my testimony is not valid. There is another who testifies in my favor, and I know that his testimony about me is valid.’ John 5:31-32 (NIV) Would it help us all to study the stars? If we took a minute to examine the size, space and distances of the constellations,... Continue Reading →
A Man Who….
Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man, who had not consented to their decision and action. He came from the Judean town of Arimathea and he was waiting for the kingdom of God. Luke23:50-51 (NIV) What description do people use to describe us with? If... Continue Reading →
When Jesus Dies
for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last. Luke 23:45-46 (NIV) Jesus is hanging on His cross. We are all watching Him die. Those... Continue Reading →
This Different Kingdom
‘And I confer on you a kingdom, just as my Father conferred one on me, so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.’ Luke 22:29-30 (NIV) Jesus is sitting with His Disciples around the table at the last supper. He... Continue Reading →
After Death
‘But those who are considered worthy of taking part in that age and in the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage, and they can no longer die; for they are like the angels. They are God's children, since they are children of the resurrection.’ Luke 20:35-36 (NIV) Once again... Continue Reading →
Authority
"Tell us by what authority you are doing these things," they said. "Who gave you this authority?" He replied, "I will also ask you a question. Tell me, John's baptism--was it from heaven, or from men?" Luke 20:2-4 (NIV) Jesus is instructing and some people come up to Him to see where He gets the... Continue Reading →
What To Do
"All these I have kept since I was a boy," he said. When Jesus heard this, he said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." Luke 18:21-22 What kind of people are we? Have we... Continue Reading →
