“Knowing God the Father” John 17:25-26 There are some words in the English language that have an amazing semantic range. Take for example the word “love.” Someone might say, “I love the Lord”, “I love my wife,” “I love … Continue... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Jesus’ Qualifications as High Priest Hebrews 5:5-10 The writer to the Hebrews opened chapter five with a description of the qualifications of a high priest. At verse 5, the writer applied the qualifications of the high priesthood to... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
“That They Might See My Glory” John 17:24-26 We have been exploring the prayer the Lord prayed at the end of His earthly ministry.(1) Jesus prayed first for Himself. He asked the Father to glorify Him in order that … Continue reading... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
“Being One” John 17:20-23 Our Lord prayed at the end of His earthly ministry in John 17. He prayed first for Himself. He prayed the Father would glorify the Son as the Son glorifies the Father in His cross … Continue reading → [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Why It Is so Hard to Trust. We sing countless hymns about trusting the Lord. The Bible also repeatedly commands us to wait upon the LORD and to trust in Him. For example, in Psalm 37:3 David commands us to … Continue reading → [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
“Make Them Holy”  John 17:17-19 We like to sing “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty/ early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee.” What do these words mean? What does it mean that God is holy, holy, … Continue reading → [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Something for Jesus  1 Corinthians 9:19-27 When we arrive here in 1 Corinthians 9, we need to remember Paul was answering the questions the Corinthians asked about meats offered to idols. Those who thought themselves spiritually superior... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
The Importance of the Resurrection  1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Why is the resurrection so important? I know that Jesus rose from the dead on the first resurrection Sunday morning two thousand years ago, but why is this truth so significant? What... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
What God Did  Romans 8:3 Perhaps the most thrilling statement in all of scripture is “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1) No condemnation, although we are sinners and deserve God’s condemnation.... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Fulfilling Joy John 17:13  When I was a child in Sunday School I was taught a little song that went like this: “I have the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart, down in my … Continue reading → [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
