The Prayer of Jesus in John 17 concerns itself with three great themes. Eternity (John 17:3), unity (John 17:20-21) and love (John 23-24, 26). John 17:26 is particularly important because, for Jesus, love and unity are aspects of eternal life. He does not picture eternal life … [Read more...] about #20 Jesus and Eternity
Judgement
Blessed are all who take Refuge in Him
Man longs for refuge. He longs for safety. We long for these things because we all carry a great deal of guilt about the place. And it's only in Christ that man finds safety. A place of refuge where guilt is exchanged for blessing and where we no longer live in fear and … [Read more...] about Blessed are all who take Refuge in Him
Jesus, Warning
So, here we are in Jericho. Herod the Great, who slaughtered Bethlehem's boys during Jesus' childhood died here. After his death, a conflict erupted over who should take the throne in his place. None of the choices was good. Archelaus, the front runner amongst his brothers, … [Read more...] about Jesus, Warning
Lord of the Panic
Satan was the direct actor in the calamity that cut down Job. Job knew the Sabeans had struck his servants and he knew that the Chaldeans had raided his camels, but what Job said was, "The Lord has given and the Lord has taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord." (Job … [Read more...] about Lord of the Panic
Jesus, Clean the Cup
Hypocrisy is a nagging sin. It's subtle and it is sinister, often creeping in unawares. It is a false claim to devotion. It is the attempt of an unclean heart to look clean by dressing itself up in all kinds of goodly deeds and words. It's horribly insincere and God hates … [Read more...] about Jesus, Clean the Cup
