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Category Archives: resurrection
Jesus: the resurrection and the life
John 11:1-54. This magnificent story from the life of Jesus has much to teach us about reality. Death is real. It is not some mysterious departure into another world. Death for Lazarus was a cold, hard, unconscious sleep in the … Continue reading
Jesus: the Bread of Life
John 6:22-71. Even non-believers in this generation do not seem to have any problem with Jesus calling himself the bread of life. It was not so in first century Galilee. The Jews were insulted that a mere man would dare … Continue reading
Jesus: Liar, Lunatic or Lord?
John 5:19-47. Those were the three options that C. S. Lewis suggested in his book Mere Christianity. Look at what Jesus said about himself. If what he said is untrue – and he knew it – he was a liar. … Continue reading
evangelism: an offer of the Holy Spirit
Romans 8:1-17. The unsaved person cannot hope to please God because his orientation is “according to the flesh.” But God offers his Holy Spirit who makes all the difference. He replaces the law of sin and death (2). … Continue reading
Posted in evangelism, holiness, Holy Spirit, resurrection, sanctification, witness
Tagged Romans 8
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the Holy Spirit’s other gifts
Luke 11:1-36. Jesus told his disciples to expect the Father to give them the Holy Spirit. He is not reluctant, but eager to do so (5-13). From this gift of an intimate relationship with God flows other gifts – and … Continue reading
Posted in atonement, evangelism, gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, obedience, resurrection
Tagged Luke 11
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disciples: faith overcomes fear
Mark 4:35-5:43. In this group of stories, the disciples learn that Jesus has great power, and that their faith in him should help them to overcome irrational fear. A great windstorm threatens to capsize the boat where … Continue reading
Posted in courage, deliverance, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, peace, resurrection, sleep of death, trust
Tagged Mark 4, Mark 5
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only Jesus: great shepherd of God’s flock
Hebrews 13:20-25. In his benediction, the author of Hebrews asks his readers to bear with his word of exhortation. He hopes to be able to visit those to whom he has written, but if not, trusts that God would use … Continue reading
Posted in atonement, church, confidence, discipleship, Jesus Christ, new covenant, resurrection
Tagged Hebrews 13
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hard questions and heaven’s king
Matthew 22:15-46. The various religious and political parties in Jerusalem had decided to get rid of Jesus by publically humiliating him. They each chose a hard question to ask him “to entangle him in his words.” Jesus shows the … Continue reading
trusting heaven’s king
Matthew 6:25-34. This section of our Lord’s sermon on the mount resonates with God’s heart as revealed in the Old Testament. Jesus pleads with his disciples not to make the mistake that Israel did under the Mosaic covenant. The LORD … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, dependence upon God, ethnic Israel, idolatry, kingdom of God, resurrection, trust
Tagged Matthew 6
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mission: preach the faith
Titus 1:1-4. Paul had placed Titus in Crete for the reason that Timothy had been stationed in Ephesus. Titus was a missionary, tasked with the establishment of the newly planted churches. Titus was a disciple of Paul – or, as … Continue reading
Posted in church, destruction in hell, eternal life, faith, gospel, resurrection, witness
Tagged Titus 1
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