John 1:1-18
God in Flesh
One of the many things that makes God so praise worthy is that He put on flesh by choice. He endured the life sucking separation from the Father so that we may be able to enjoy the … Read the rest
Mark 11:1-19
Lost Worship
We come across two interesting incidents in this passage that coincide. One, the cursing of the fig tree and two, the clearing of the temple. The temple was an intended place of worship, but people neglected the practice … Read the rest
Matthew 6:5-14
The Lord’s Prayer
What is your motivation in prayer? Is it to sound eloquent or to have a genuine conversation with God? Jesus gives His disciples a model of prayer:
Our Father in Heaven…
May Your Kingdom come…
May Your … Read the rest
John 17:1-26
Generational Prayer
Jesus prayed for Himself, His disciples, and future believers. It begins with God working within Himself, and Jesus extends that blessing over His disciples (inner circle) and then distributes His blessing over generations to come. Jesus knew He … Read the rest
Luke 6:12-16
Rooted in Prayer
Luke 6:12-16 has some of the most significant names in the Bible, and they weren’t chosen by accident. This is one instance in which Jesus prayed before making an important decision. Notice that it wasn’t a quick … Read the rest
Mark 14:32-42
Garden of Gethsemane
Stressful situations can cause us to be vulnerable to temptation. Jesus endured a stressful situation in which He knew He had to fulfill His Father’s desires to sacrifice His life for our sins. In His vulnerability, Jesus … Read the rest
Matthew 14:22-23
Nightly Prayer
Yesterday we saw an example of Jesus getting up early in the morning to pray. Today we see Him sharing time with His Father at night. We are called to never stop praying, but there is something about … Read the rest
Mark 1:35
Isolated Prayer
We live in a fast-paced culture that seems to rarely give us an opportunity to catch our breath. But Jesus, in the midst of spreading His Gospel News, chose to pause and pray before doing His work. It’s … Read the rest
James 1:19-27
Listen & Do
God’s Word is the most powerful Word we will encounter through this life. But words mean nothing if they aren’t backed by action. It’s one thing for us to read the Word of God, but we must … Read the rest
Psalm 119:89-174
Longing for Wisdom
The Word of God is wisdom – the highest form of wisdom. Genuine wisdom is not simply knowledge, but the application of knowledge. Wisdom is life changing as we allow it to correct, lead and teach us. … Read the rest