New Testament – Page 50 – Rising with the Son

Spiritual Blindness

“I was blind but now I see!” (John 9:25 NIV) After healing the man born blind, Jesus went on to talk about spiritual blindness. See, the devil can spiritually blind us to many things, but God is able to open our eyes so we can see the truth. Prior to his conversion, Paul, or SaulContinueContinue reading “Spiritual Blindness”

The Best Route Guide

Jesus answered, “I am the way…” (John 14:6 NIV) I’m so grateful for GPS and apparently, I’m not the only one. Many devices and vehicles now come with a GPS, which just goes to show how essential marketers believe it is. After all, driving by an unfamiliar route is no longer a concern because weContinueContinue reading “The Best Route Guide”

Examine Your Motives

Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. (Philippians 2:3 NLT) Jesus, who knew what people were like, had the following to say about the religious leaders of His day: Everything they do is just to show off in front of others. They even make aContinueContinue reading “Examine Your Motives”

Your Time Has Not Yet Come

“Now I know without a doubt that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from Herod’s clutches and from everything the Jewish people were hoping would happen.” (Acts 12:11) After reinstating Peter, Jesus predicted the kind of death Peter would die: “Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself andContinueContinue reading “Your Time Has Not Yet Come”

Jesus Came to Save Everyone

In Acts 10, Luke tells us it was on the roof of this beautiful ancient house by the sea in Joppa (modern day Jaffa) that Peter had a vision which reached the Gentiles with the saving truth of the Gospel. The story goes like this: About noon the following day as they were on theirContinueContinue reading “Jesus Came to Save Everyone”

I Am Right Now, Resurrection and Life

Jesus said, “Your brother will be raised up.” Martha replied, “I know that he will be raised up in the resurrection at the end of time.” “You don’t have to wait for the End. I am, right now, Resurrection and Life. The one who believes in me, even though he or she dies, will live.ContinueContinue reading “I Am Right Now, Resurrection and Life”

Avoid Shortcuts

For the third test, the Devil took him to the peak of a huge mountain. He gestured expansively, pointing out all the earth’s kingdoms, how glorious they all were. Then he said, “They’re yours—lock, stock, and barrel. Just go down on your knees and worship me, and they’re yours.” (Matthew 4:8-9) This might sound shockingContinueContinue reading “Avoid Shortcuts”

Are You Intimidated by the Devil?

Little children (believers, dear ones), you are of God and you belong to Him and have [already] overcome them [the agents of the antichrist]; because He who is in you is greater than he (Satan) who is in the world [of sinful mankind]. (1 John 4:4 AMP) We were out on the playground with theContinueContinue reading “Are You Intimidated by the Devil?”

Staying Calm in the Storm

While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore?” Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” (Mark 5:35-36 NIV) Ever noticed how calm Jesus was during times of tragedy? The story ofContinueContinue reading “Staying Calm in the Storm”

Don’t Delay Your Healing

There’s an interesting story in John chapter 5 about a man who was sick for 38 years. When Jesus met him, He asked him if he wanted to get well. But the man began to tell Jesus how many people had been getting ahead of him to get healed. So Jesus simply told him toContinueContinue reading “Don’t Delay Your Healing”