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Father, Forgive Them
The Jewish authorities: “They spit in His face and struck Him. And some slapped Him, saying, ‘Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who is it that struck you?’” (Matt. 26:67-68) The Roman soldiers: “They spit on Him and took the reed and struck Him on the head.” (Matt. 27:30) Peter: “I do not know Him.” (Luke …
When Satan Makes Demands
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:31-32) A number of important truths are revealed in this statement from Jesus to Simon Peter. What we …
Making Peace
Scripture is clear: The Lord expects us to be peacemakers. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matt. 5:9) “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” (Rom. 12:18) So how might this be accomplished? Practically speaking, what would this look like? Four biblical acts …
A Second Chance
In Luke 7:11-17, there is reported a very special interaction between Jesus and a widow who was now grieving the loss of her only son. Apparently the whole town of Nain felt sorry for her as they were mourning with her. Jesus had compassion on her—He raised her son from the dead and gave him …
Appropriate Response to Jesus
In Luke 4 there is a major focus on who Jesus is and the way people respond to Him. Obviously, there are both appropriate as well as inappropriate ways to respond to His presence and call. Some appropriate responses to Jesus would be: (1) Praise Him for His powerful message (Luke 4:15). • Jesus reveals …
Finishing Well
Wouldn’t you love to face eternity with confidence? You can! “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of …
How To Build Others Up
How do we go about fulfilling this divine command? We know others need it. We know we need it. What are we to do? “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” (1 Thess. 5:11) 1. We must know and share the Word of God. • The Word of …
What Do You See?
For whoever lacks these qualities (faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love) is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins.” (2 Peter 1:9) Too many of us do not see what we need to see (cf. Jer. 5:21). While we might be able …
Godliness is Greater
Devotion in action. Seeking to be like God for God’s sake. With phrases such as this we attempt to convey what we mean when we speak of living a godly life. In a world that is searching for the right way to live and the best way to experience fulfillment, it is godliness that is …
When We Suffer
Psalm 46 is one of those passages that has the power to lift our spirits and to make us feel better immediately. It can change the way we view all of life. Specifically, it can change the way we view our problems and heartache. According to this passage, there are at least three things we …
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