DID YOU KNOW The world usually recognizes wealth by what can be displayed—possessions, influence, education, authority, or access to important people. Jesus, however, repeatedly asked His disciples to look beneath appearances. In Luke 20:41–21:24, He contrasted religious leaders who enjoyed public recognition with a widow whose offering appeared almost insignificant. The leaders possessed social standing,Continue reading “The Wealth Heaven Can See”
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When Jesus Redraws the Picture of a Christian
In the Life of Christ Every generation develops a mental picture of what a Christian is supposed to look like. Sometimes that picture is shaped by Scripture. Sometimes it is shaped by habit, tradition, personality, or the expectations of the religious community around us. That is why the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5–7Continue reading “When Jesus Redraws the Picture of a Christian”
THE MESSAGE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING
In the Life of Christ “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” —Mark 1:15 When Jesus began preaching in Galilee, He did not offer people a collection of comforting thoughts or a program for modest self-improvement. He announced that God had acted decisively inContinue reading “THE MESSAGE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING”
When the Stones Fall
Living Ready for What Endures A Day in the Life of Jesus Scripture Reading: Mark 13:1–4 (also Matthew 24:1–3; Luke 21:5–7) Walking Through the Passage I imagine that day vividly. The disciples were walking with Jesus, leaving the grandeur of the Temple behind. Its golden pinnacles and gleaming marble shone in the afternoon sun—aContinue reading “When the Stones Fall”
The Center of It All
Learning to Love Like Jesus A Day in the Life of Jesus When I read this exchange between Jesus and the teacher of religion, I can almost feel the tension in the air. The Pharisees had been circling Him with their questions, not to learn, but to trap Him. Yet amid all the religious noise,Continue reading “The Center of It All”
Whose Image Do You Reflect?
A Day in the Life of Jesus Walking with Jesus Through the Question of Allegiance There are moments in the Gospels where Jesus’ calm wisdom slices through the noise of human manipulation like sunlight breaking through a storm. Today’s story is one of those moments. The religious and political leaders—strange bedfellows, really—come together not toContinue reading “Whose Image Do You Reflect?”
The Crown Jewels
Thru the Bible in a Year Scripture Reading: Matthew 5–6 As we open Matthew chapters 5 and 6, we stand on the mountainside beside the disciples, listening as Jesus begins His most famous sermon—the Sermon on the Mount. These chapters form the foundation of Kingdom living, and Matthew’s Gospel preserves more of this sermon thanContinue reading “The Crown Jewels”
Seek First the Kingdom
As the Day Begins Scripture: Matthew 6:31–33 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your Heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, andContinue reading “Seek First the Kingdom”
Living with Expectancy
Jesus speaks to his disciples about his impending absence and the certainty of his return, urging them to live with readiness and purpose. Drawing parallels with the days of Noah and Lot, he emphasizes the need for vigilance against complacency. Followers should prioritize God’s Kingdom and live in anticipation of his return.
The Kingdom Among Us
Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God is not a distant future event but a present reality within believers. Unlike the expectations of the Pharisees for visible signs, Jesus emphasizes inner spiritual transformation through the Spirit. The Kingdom manifests through grace, love, and actions reflecting God’s reign in our lives today.