Tag: Gospel
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Reflecting Christ in a Chaotic World
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. PHILIPPIANS 4:8 It would be an understatement to say that there is a…
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God’s Mercy and Human Righteousness
“Who is a God like You, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in mercy” Micah 7:18 There are those who deny the existence of God, and thus, sin. The only transgression they acknowledge is what they feel has…
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Fitting In
For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted—you may well put up with it! 2 Corinthians 11:4 If it appears we are more frequently hearing various versions of the Gospel, it’s because…
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God’s Daily Gift to Humanity
Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into…
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Vicious
Indeed, this is what the Lord says: “Even the captives of the mighty man will be taken away, And the prey of a tyrant will be rescued; For I will contend with the one who contends with you, And I will save your sons” Isaiah 49:25 There is a vicious enemy to the human race, and especially to those…
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Seeking Perfection
“You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” Matthew 5:48 This is a tall order! Is Yeshua really telling us to be perfect, especially in this broken world and body? How can any of us attain perfection or even be like God? This scripture should really cause us to stop and ponder. Jesus is…
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CHANUKAH, REFLECTING MESSIAH
Yeshua spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. The one who follows Me will no longer walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 ‘Tis the season for many around the world to show off their creative light decoration skills. Many are eagerly awaiting Christmas, a time…
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TRUMP’S REPENTANCE
Therefore, just as you received the Messiah Yeshua as Lord, keep living your life united with him. Remain deeply rooted in him; continue being built up in him and confirmed in your trust, the way you were taught, so that you overflow in thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7 (CJB) How do we know that someone has truly repented and now live a life united with Messiah…
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Do You Grieve?
“Have I not wept for the unfortunate? Was not my soul grieved for the poor?” Job 30:25 Do you grieve? Do you grieve for the brokenhearted, for broken marriages, and broken friendships? Do you grieve for the oppressed, the disadvantaged, and the disenfranchised? Do you grieve for the hungry, the sick, and the terminally ill?…
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What is Truth?
Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?” After he said this, he went out again to the Judean leaders. He said to them, “I find no case against Him” John 18:38 By all accounts, Pontius Pilate was not a righteous man, but he was at least interested in the truth and in declaring that he found no…
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