But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession. (2 Corinthians 2:14 ESV) Yesterday, Christians everywhere celebrated Palm Sunday, Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. I’ve heard it said that when a triumphant king returned from battle, he was welcomed the way Jesus was – with clothes and branches spread onContinueContinue reading “A Triumphant Life”
Category Archives: New Testament
Don’t Trust Anyone Except God
The next day the huge crowd that had arrived for the Feast heard that Jesus was entering Jerusalem. They broke off palm branches and went out to meet him. And they cheered: Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in God’s name! Yes! The King of Israel! (John 12:12-13 MSG) My brother-in-law has a hard timeContinueContinue reading “Don’t Trust Anyone Except God”
Ready Access to God
Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let’s not let it slip through our fingers. We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let’s walk right up to himContinueContinue reading “Ready Access to God”
A Story of Sacrifice
If you really think about it, the Bible is a story of sacrifice. There were animal sacrifices that people offered for their sin, but there were other sacrifices that were much harder to offer. As a test of faith, Abraham was asked to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. Hannah offered her son, Samuel, for theContinueContinue reading “A Story of Sacrifice”
The Precious Blood of Jesus
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.(1 John 1:7 NIV) It wasn’t until a few years ago that I began to understand the true value of the blood of Jesus. IContinueContinue reading “The Precious Blood of Jesus”
“An Age of Grace”
Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace. Well then, since God’s grace has set us free from the law, does that mean we can go on sinning? Of course not! (Romans 6:14-15 NLT) Sadly, the ChristiansContinueContinue reading ““An Age of Grace””
Deceptive Appearances
The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not a sinner like everyone else. For I don’t cheat, I don’t sin, and I don’t commit adultery. I’m certainly not like that tax collector! I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.’ContinueContinue reading “Deceptive Appearances”
Deal With Sin
“So if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It’s better to enter eternal life with only one hand or one foot than to be thrown into eternal fire with both of your hands and feet. And if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it outContinueContinue reading “Deal With Sin”
Drop the Stone
“Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” (John 8:7 NIV) Isn’t it amazing how even the teachers of the Law and the Pharisees wouldn’t dare to throw a stone at the woman caught in adultery after being convicted of their own sin by Jesus? TheyContinueContinue reading “Drop the Stone”
Learning to Love Like Jesus
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (John 13:34 NIV) I’ve come to realize that in the Christian life, God will often test us to see just how much we practice what we preach. Love is one of them. We can talk,ContinueContinue reading “Learning to Love Like Jesus”
Rising with the Son 