Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. 2nd Corinthians 5:1 NIV Sent to do a job in Italy a small team of workers was not impressed with where their employers provided for... Continue Reading →
Leaving Jesus
From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. "You do not want to leave too, do you?" Jesus asked the Twelve. John 6:66-67 (NIV) After Jesus teaches on some more difficult subjects to grasp, many people turned away. They stopped following Jesus. It was too much for them to... Continue Reading →
Good Servant
" 'Well done, my good servant!' his master replied. 'Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.' Luke 19:17 (NIV) Jesus teaches us through a story. He tells of a Nobleman goes on a journey to be made King. He leaves His servants with a charge to take... Continue Reading →
Repayment
“But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous." Luke 14:13-14 (NIV) Jesus is at a banquet and He is bringing up issues where He sees people get confused. ... Continue Reading →
Size Of Faith
When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, "I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel." Luke 7:9 (NIV) A man accustomed to power comes to Jesus. He is concerned for one of those who work for him. He calls... Continue Reading →
The Most Important
`Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ Mark 12:30 (NIV) Here we are in the Presence of Jesus. The scholars and teachers are pressing Him on important issues. All those who care to know are fascinated by His... Continue Reading →
Jesus Took Her by the Hand
And, taking the hand of the young child, he said to her: “Tai´i-tha cu´mi,” which, translated, means: “Maiden, I say to you, Get up!” Mark 5:41 (Reference) Now there are many different levels of importance which we may place upon our Savior Jesus Christ. Few dispute the importance of His sacrificial act for our sins,... Continue Reading →
