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True ugliness
Nothing is quite so ugly as religion gone to seed and portraying itself as righteousness. We must be willing to acknowledge our natural propensity to justify ourselves and accuse God, and instead wholly…
Created 14 days ago
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Deferring glory
Jesus deferred/directed any credit due him to God the Father. True humility shows itself in word &deed See Galatians 2:20 Do I have "ears to hear"?
Created about 1 month ago
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Authors intent
Not exhaustive - " many other signs" Decidedly evangelical - "that u may believe"
Created about 1 month ago
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Romans 10:14
Romans 10:14 (ESV)
How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?Created about 1 month ago
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What God seeks
God is not seeking an action from us, but a reaction. Do I believe in him or not?
Created about 1 month ago
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Jesus' answer to the prosperity gospel
The crowd was seeking the things Christ had to offer, and he was seeking those who truly believed in him.
Created about 1 month ago
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Looking to Calvary on Moriah
God provided Abraham with a ram - not a lamb. That is why the place was called "God will provide" - anticipating the permanent sacrifice of Christ for His people, the offspring of Abraham who, by faith,…
Created about 1 month ago
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No chance
There is no happenstance in our lives, only incidents which are all carefully sifted through and measured out by a wise and kind Heavenly Father.
Created 2 months ago
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The Necessity of Christ's Passion & Resurrection
The inference here is that since the Old Testament said this would happen, it had to happen. The rabbis were wrong in their reading of the scriptures, but needed to understand the OT in the light of the…
Created 2 months ago
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Obedience in the face of hopelessness
In spite of their despair, these women continued to follow the Word of God. In spite of the urgency of the situation, they ceased from their labor and obeyed the commandment to observe the Sabbath.
Created 2 months ago
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Crux of the matter
The real issue the religious leaders had with Christ had not to do with His deeds but His claim.
Created 2 months ago
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Missed the point
The religious leaders ignored the main fact that this man had been fully & miraculous healed.
Created 2 months ago
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Resurrection voice
The resurrection voice of Christ fully calls to life that which it calls to life.
Created 2 months ago
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What kind of attitude should I have when sharing my faith?
- not argumentative - kind - endure evil patiently - correct with gentleness Note: 1) God is the one Who grants repentance and knowledge of the truth, not personal eloquence or ability. 2) People are…
Created 3 months ago
2 Timothy 2:24 (ESV), 2 Timothy 2:25 (ESV), 2 Timothy 2:26 (ESV)
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David's confession
David's faith gave him courage and confidence in the face of what appeared to be impossible odds. God's provision & protection in the past gave him confidence for the task at hand. Drawing from your…
Created 3 months ago
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Annihilation of nations explained
Note that the reason entire nations were wiped out by Israel is that these nations were "entirely devoted to destruction" and needed to routed for protection.
Created 3 months ago
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Matthew 13:45-46
Matthew 13:45-46 (ESV)
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls,Created 3 months ago
Labels: giving
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Parable on giving
Matthew 13:44 (ESV)
"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.Created 3 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Reading Plan
2012-03-10
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Jesus on ministry funding
Luke 10:7 (ESV)
And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages. Do not go from house to house.Created 3 months ago
Labels: giving
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Running with Horses
Jeremiah 12:5 (ESV)
"If you have raced with men on foot, and they have wearied you, how will you compete with horses? And if in a safe land you are so trusting, what will you do in the thicket of the Jordan?Created 4 months ago
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God's Word to those who are weary in well-doing
Stay courageously loyal...God will take a strong stand
Created 4 months ago
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Marks of an immature Christianity
Strife, envy and division. When these exist, so does 'carnality' or immature followers of Christ.
Created 4 months ago
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Job 14:14
Job 14:14 (ESV)
If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my service I would wait, till my renewal should come.Created 5 months ago
Labels: resurrection
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Key statement in John's prologue
Middle of chiasm: denotes importance of belonging to God's people.
Created 5 months ago
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Jesus dwelt ('tabernacled') among us
Tabernacle or tents were temporary - they were meant to be taken down as well as put up.
Created 5 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-03-24
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Ezekiel 22:30
Ezekiel 22:30 (NLT)
“I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but I found no one.Created about 1 year ago
Labels: ee-devos
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2011-03-21
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-01-11
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-01-11
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2010-12-24
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2010-12-24
