Who is the greatest? ∙

Who is the greatest? ∙ A dispute also arose among them as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. – Luke 22:24 Luke 22:21-30  21 But here at this table, sitting among us as a friend, is the man who will betray me.  22 For it has been determined that theContinue reading “Who is the greatest? ∙”

Good deeds – harsh reactions ∙

Good deeds – harsh reactions ∙ The oxen stumbled, and Uzzah reached out his hand to steady the Ark. Then the LORD’s anger was aroused against Uzzah, and he struck him dead because he had laid his hand on the Ark. – 1 Chronicles 13:9-10 Romans 7:5-25  5 When our old nature controlled us, sinfulContinue reading “Good deeds – harsh reactions ∙”

Old-time religion ∙∙∙

Old-time religion ∙∙∙ You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me! – John 5:39 Luke 24:44-47  44 He said to them, “These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me inContinue reading “Old-time religion ∙∙∙”

Finishing with joy ∙∙

Finishing with joy ∙∙ But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it to finish the work assigned to me by the Lord Jesus– the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. – Acts 20:24 2 Timothy 4:1-7  1 I solemnly urge you in the presenceContinue reading “Finishing with joy ∙∙”

What, me worry? ∙∙

What, me worry? ∙∙ Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? – Matthew 6:27 Matthew 6:25-34  25 That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life – whether you have enough food and drink or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body moreContinue reading “What, me worry? ∙∙”