If you've ever attended a recital of Handel's Messiah, you may have noticed that everybody stands up during the hallelujah chorus. It's a common practice and originated with King George II. King George stood because He knew a thing or two about who was really in charge. He … [Read more...] about And Kings will Tremble
Neighbours
So there's this lawyer in Luke 10:25, an expert of the law in Israel, who asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus points the man to the law and asks him what he thinks the law teaches. The lawyer gets it right and replies that we are to love the Lord and love … [Read more...] about Neighbours
We Would if We Could…
Every Jewish teacher in first-century Israel had to deal with the problem of Rome, and Jesus is no exception. When Jesus taught about loving enemies and going a second mile (Matthew 5:38-48), or told His disciples to return Caesar’s coin to Caesar (Matthew 22:15-22), He was … [Read more...] about We Would if We Could…
Shame
Shame is man's ability to feel and express his humiliation for guilt. As a general rule, where there is no guilt, there is no shame. However, it is also possible to be so debased, so far gone, that you no longer feel your shame. Shame, where it exists, is powerful and … [Read more...] about Shame
The Tender Heart
In John chapter 11, we come to the last and most monumental public miracle that Jesus did. The raising of Lazarus from the dead. There is one later miracle, but it’s in the dark and very private because of how it happened. That miracle occurred on the night of the Lord's … [Read more...] about The Tender Heart