HEARING Jesus

"I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.  I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of... Continue Reading →

Upon Finding Jesus

The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, "We have found the Messiah" (that is, the Christ).  John 1:41 (NIV) There is talk of the coming Messiah.  Everyone has heard the prophesies.  A voice is ringing out in the wild places.  Witness is given to the One to come. ... Continue Reading →

The Holy Spirit

‘I would not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, 'The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is he who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.'  John 1:33 (NIV) Have we decided to believe only those things which can be proven... Continue Reading →

Unseen

No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the Father's side, has made him known.  John 1:18 (NIV) Before diving deep into the life of Jesus, does the book of John make us stop a moment to think?  Should we have a few points current and felt before... Continue Reading →

After Was Before

John testifies concerning him. He cries out, saying, "This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.' "  John 1:15 (NIV) Do we find some things written in the Bible that are hard to swallow?  Are there so many things that we just have... Continue Reading →

The Secret

At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.”  Luke 10:21 (NIV) The Word of God is spread... Continue Reading →

To Follow

Still another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say good-by to my family."  Luke 9:61 (NIV) What reaction do we have had when the call of Jesus comes to us?  When Jesus asks us to step out of the rat race of our society and draw near to... Continue Reading →

Together

Then he said to them, "Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For he who is least among you all--he is the greatest."  Luke 9:48 (NIV) Jesus finds His followers getting side-tracked on an issue.  Is He forever doing that?  They are... Continue Reading →

Jesus Shines?

As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning.  Luke 9:29 (NIV) They are in a remote place high on a mountain.  Jesus has taken them there to pray.  As Jesus bows to His Father He begins to take on an unearthly glow. ... Continue Reading →

How Is Power Given?

When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.  Luke 9:1-2 (NIV) How on earth could Jesus give the ability to His Disciples to heal?  How... Continue Reading →

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