March 8, 2013 |
“But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbor?’” (Luke 10:29 ESV). The expert in the law who sought to test Jesus found himself tested instead. By asking Jesus the question, “Who is my neighbor?” perhaps he thought to limit the extent of the law’s demand by limiting those who
February 28, 2013 |
“Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13 NIV84). “For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. …I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might
February 22, 2013 |
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8 ESV). Jesus told His disciples that they were to be His witnesses until His return. The disciples obeyed Jesus
February 14, 2013 |
“Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat their produce. Take wives and have sons and daughters; take wives for your sons, and give your daughters in marriage, that they
February 7, 2013 |
“And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ” (Romans 1:6 NIV84). I was eight years old when I learned the need for belonging. I was known as the smart kid in my third grade class at High Point Elementary. My teacher even chose me to represent our class on