New Testament – Page 27 – Rising with the Son

Take Time to Ponder

But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. (Luke 2:19 NIV) A while ago, I found myself pondering about something that someone once said to me. Even though it sounded like a joke at first, I began to wonder about whether God was trying to tell me something. Only timeContinueContinue reading “Take Time to Ponder”

Nothing Will Do

So Abraham said, “If they won’t pay attention to Moses and the prophets, they won’t listen even to someone who comes back from the dead.” (Luke 16:31 CEV) I once thought that knowledgeable preachers were capable of convincing many people to follow Christ, but as they themselves testify, that isn’t always the case. In LukeContinueContinue reading “Nothing Will Do”

Help Wanted

We were meant to enjoy our work, and that’s the best thing we can do. (Ecclesiastes 3:22 CEV) I believe that working for a living is God’s will for us. Since the beginning, God appointed man to work. Genesis 2:15 tells us that God put Adam to work in the Garden of Eden. Jesus, too,ContinueContinue reading “Help Wanted”

Don’t Waste It

“Don’t waste what is holy on people who are unholy. Don’t throw your pearls to pigs! They will trample the pearls, then turn and attack you.” (Matthew 7:6 NLT) In today’s passage, Jesus compared the value of God’s Word to pearls, and sinful people who are unable to appreciate its value to pigs, the uncleanContinueContinue reading “Don’t Waste It”

Come!

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, andContinueContinue reading “Come!”

Great Influence, Great Responsibility

Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. (James 3:1 NIV) While in the faculty of education, I was taught that I’d take my profession with me wherever I went. In other words, even when I wasn’t teaching, I was stillContinueContinue reading “Great Influence, Great Responsibility”

A Tribute to a Special Teacher

He spent his days in the Temple teaching… All the people were up at the crack of dawn to come to the Temple and listen to him. (Luke 21:37-38 MSG) I’ve had many influential teachers over the years whose names I can recall to this day. Not long ago, I had the pleasure of seeingContinueContinue reading “A Tribute to a Special Teacher”

Slow Learners

“Don’t you understand yet?” Jesus asked. (Matthew 15:16 NLT) The disciples were slow learners, and oftentimes, I am too. God allows me to go through something and I still don’t seem to understand the reason behind it. But like the disciples, I’m not afraid to ask for an explanation and true to His character, GodContinueContinue reading “Slow Learners”

Your Kingdom Come

“This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in Heaven…Your kingdom come.” (Matthew 6:9-10 NIV) I came across a fascinating quote while walking in the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World (see picture below). If you’ve been there, you’ll know what Walt Disney meant. There’s something “magical,” if you will, about being there.ContinueContinue reading “Your Kingdom Come”

A Time of Peace

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. (Acts 9:31 NIV) After a period of intense persecution, the whole Christian body finally enjoyed a time of peace. We find this consistent pattern throughout the Scriptures. No matter how much pain and trouble God’s people experienced, He also let them enjoyContinueContinue reading “A Time of Peace”