Following Jesus
Mark 8:34 (VW) And when He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, Whoever desires to come after… Read More »Following Jesus
Devotions
Purposes of Sorrow
Ecclesiastes 7:3 (NKJV) Sorrow is better than laughter, for by a sad countenance the heart is made better. Sorrow (grief) does have a place and… Read More »Purposes of Sorrow
Resurrection Day
“Crucify Him,” they said, and He was crucified. Matthew 27:35 (AKJV) And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be… Read More »Resurrection Day
Palm Sunday 2024 Triumphal Entry
Luke 19 records the events of the day before Palm Sunday and Palm Sunday events in the life of Jesus. Verses 1-10 B1 Jesus and… Read More »Palm Sunday 2024 Triumphal Entry
1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 Translation and Notes
Paul had only preached the Good News and ministered to the Thessalonians for a few weeks before he had to flee (Acts 17:1-10). Later, the… Read More »1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 Translation and Notes
What Does God Require?
Micah 6:8 WEBA He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy,… Read More »What Does God Require?
Some Questions Concerning Luke 23:33-34
Some questions answered about Jesus and His crucifixion. Why wasn’t Jesus stoned to death as Torah demanded? Why did Jesus pray for their forgiveness? My… Read More »Some Questions Concerning Luke 23:33-34
Faith Sifted as Wheat
Why would Jesus allow Peter to suffer by denying His Lord and Messiah Jesus? Here are a few notes along with my translation. Luke 22:31-32… Read More »Faith Sifted as Wheat
Why Did Jesus Increasingly Use Parables?
It seems strange to me and many others that Jesus used parables instead of just telling them straightforwardly. Why? Let’s read the passage and some… Read More »Why Did Jesus Increasingly Use Parables?
Losing Our First Love
In a neighborhood where we lived was a man, we called the Rainbow Man. He had a racy white car with rainbow running boards. The… Read More »Losing Our First Love