SIN IS SERIOUS BUSINESS
“And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.” (Luke 23:34, ESV) Jesus did not say “Forgive them Dad, just let this go.” He certainly did not convey the idea what they had done / were doing was “okay.” It was not okay, […]
Following Jesus
“And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23, ESV) “if anyone” – does this include you? “would come after me” – are you going after Jesus – seeking him? “let him deny himself” – are you denying […]
God Above World – Always
“My son, fear the Lord and the king, and do not join with those who do otherwise,” (Proverbs 24:21, ESV) To fear God is to trust God, to know God is who he says he is, to know that God is greater than anything we can conceive of and he is forever – whereas the […]
“If I want to get along with God, I have to stay off of his throne.”
God Must Be First When Adam and Eve decided to trust their own judgment over the perfect judgment of God, they were trying to take a place on the throne beside God or even ahead of God. This did not work for them then and we are still paying for that. We too try to […]
THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION EVER: “WHO DO YOU SAY JESUS IS?”
Once while walking with his disciples, as they approached the city of Caesarea Philippi, Jesus spoke to his disciples and asked: “And Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” And they told him, “John the […]
Only One On Throne
“If I want to get along with God, I have to stay off of his throne!” We don’t mind giving God most of the glory. Give us just a little bit of his glory. Resting in peace with God can only be accomplished when we stay off the throne. The throne is God’s and his […]
How Can We Not Give Him All Glory, Honor, and Power
““Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.”” (Revelation 4:11, ESV) Lord you are the CreatorThrough you all things were created. Without you nothing was created. By your will all exists and were created. Lord, […]