Matt 19:3 Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: “Should a man be allowed to divorce his wife for just any reason?”
The world wanted to trap Jesus. The world wanted to trap Daniel and his three friends. Continue reading
Month: January 2014
Complete Forgiveness
Matt 18:21-22 Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?”
“No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!”
Seven is the number that indicates completion. Peter’s offer of forgiveness is more than generous. Continue reading
Un-inspired today – Inspiring tomorrow
Matt 17:22-23 After they gathered again in Galilee, Jesus told them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of his enemies. He will be killed, but on the third day he will be raised from the dead.” And the disciples were filled with grief.
The last time Jesus spoke of His death and resurrection He was reprimanded by Peter. Continue reading
Reprimand Jesus?
Matt 16:22 – But Peter took him aside and began to reprimand him for saying such things. “Heaven forbid, Lord,” he said. “This will never happen to you!”
Jesus had just told the disciples that He would be killed and resurrected the third day. Continue reading
No Obligation
Rom 8:12-You have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do.
You can see ads all the time that offer you a service. It often ends that you are under no obligation to continue with the service. Continue reading
Close Christians
Luke 8:51 – When they arrived at the house, Jesus wouldn’t let anyone go in with him except Peter, John, James, and the little girl’s father and mother.
You can’t take everyone with you, especially in ministry. Continue reading
No Fear
Luke 8:35 – A crowd soon gathered around Jesus, and they saw the man who had been freed from the demons. He was sitting at Jesus’ feet, fully clothed and perfectly sane, and they were all afraid. Continue reading
That’s What It Says!
Matt 5:30 – It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.
Last night Haylee & Braeden took turns reading from Matthew chapter 5.
Braeden ended up with 5:27-30. When he reached the end and read the word “hell” Continue reading
Giving Up!
Mark 7:33, 35 – Then, spitting on His own fingers, He touched the man’s tongue. Instantly the man could hear perfectly, and his tongue was freed so he could speak plainly!
If a doctor with a 100% reputation for healing said he could heal you but would have to spit on your tongue – would you let him? Continue reading
Listen Up.
Mark 4:24 – Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given—and you will receive even more.
When I’m watching TV, whether it’s a movie or some documentary, I am engaged in listening carefully at what is said. Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 