Jesus was born so He could one day die. . . . Isaiah 52:13-53:12.
The Promised Sacrifice (Advent 2020, #4)
Tag: repentance
The Promised Restoration (Advent 2020, #3)
When Jesus came the first time, He brought the first phase of worldwide restoration, that those "in Him" continue until He returns and ushers in final restoration. . . . Isaiah 11:1-10.
The Promised Ruler (Advent 2020, #2)
Jesus is the light we need in any dark time. . . . Isaiah 8:18-9:7.
The Promised Child (Advent 2020, #1)
At Christmas, we celebrate a Person--and He's not Santa Claus. . . . Isaiah 7:1-16.
“The Holy, Catholic Church”
Jesus' messages to the churches in Revelation should cause us to reflect on the state of our own local churches. . . . Revelation 2:1-3:22.
Christ’s Irresistible Voice — 1:16-20
When Jesus calls, His people respond. . . . Mark 1:16-20.
The Pitch and the Pendulum — excursus on Mark 1:15b
While belief and repentance are equally important and biblical, there may be biblical grounds for emphasizing belief over repentance. . . . Mark 1:15.
The PREACHER’s Primary Message — 1:14-15
The battle cry of Jesus' preaching was the gospel. . . . Mark 1:14-15.
Sexually Explicit Scripture Spoken by God
God does not take sin lightly, and He occasionally uses graphic language to wake us up to its presence. . . . Ezekiel 23:20.
How do you respond to temptations?
We must pray that God would take control in times of temptation so that we may honor Him with our lives. . . . Psalm 141:4.
