The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: "Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times." Luke 22:61 (NIV) How long does it take us to realize that we do not lift Jesus to the correct level of importance in our... Continue Reading →
Frightened Shepherds
An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Luke 2:9-10 (NIV) Do we find ourselves reaching a crucial... Continue Reading →
Preparing To Learn
Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. Luke 1:1-2 (NIV) What have we heard of God? What did we learn of Jesus Christ? Surely... Continue Reading →
God Forsaking Jesus
About the ninth hour Jesus called out with a loud voice, saying: ¨E´li, E´li, la´ma sa-bach-tha´ni?¨ that is, ¨My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?¨ Matthew 27:46 (Reference Bible)Little do we stop to consider a powerful force that runs through this universe. It is this force which holds planets and constellations in their... Continue Reading →
His Accusation
And they set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Matthew 27:37 (ASV)They have now crucified Jesus. They had him hung up upon a cross to die. All the rumors of Jesus being the promised Messiah seemed to have less chance of proving to be correct all... Continue Reading →
Who He Is
But Jesus was set before the governor, and the governor put the question to him ¨Are you the ´king of the Jews´?¨ and Jesus said ¨As you say.¨ Matthew 27:11 (Byington) Jesus´ time with us here with us as a human was coming to a close. He had given His instructions, His ministry and His... Continue Reading →
Denying Him
And again he denied it, with an oath: ¨I do not know the man!¨ Matthew 26:72 (Reference Bible) Peter was in the courtyard and people kept noticing that he had been one of those who followed Jesus. When he was confronted, his response was denial. Peter loved Jesus and thought He was the Messiah, but... Continue Reading →
