‘I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high." Luke 24:49 (NIV) Jesus taught us many secrets of the Spiritual Kingdom He is from. He worked hard to show us what it is like in the realms where... Continue Reading →
Opening Minds
Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. Luke 24:45 (NIV) People are finding it difficult to understand vital truths about Jesus Christ. We look to our understanding of the world around us. We look to what we know and trust. But has God forever been telling us that there is more... Continue Reading →
Opening Eyes
Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?" Luke 24:31-32 (NIV) After the Son of God had fulfilled what was written should come... Continue Reading →
Recognize
As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him. Luke 24:15-16 (NIV) People are saying that Jesus has risen. Is it hard to believe? We have had to walk through some amazing discoveries in our faith as we... 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 →
Wrong Theology
The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One." Luke 23:35 (NIV) How many people are looking on? Who is there that is observing what is happening? Are even the leaders sneering at Jesus? ... Continue Reading →
Insistent
But with loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed. Luke 23:23 (NIV) What got into those people that day? How could God-fearing men and women fall into such cruel behavior? How can religious oriented people stoop to abuse and hatred? How many crimes are we reading about of a... Continue Reading →
