So the question yesterday that a guy at Sunday School asked was about Matthew 5.27-30, where Jesus talks about ripping out eyes and chopping off hands if they lead you to sin. He asked if we should take that seriously or not. I love the way he asked that question, because you can only answer … Read more
John 10.37-38 ESV “If I am not doing the works of my Father, then do not believe me; but if I do them, even though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me and I am in the Father.‚Äù Jesus can see that … Read more
In John 10 Jesus details 3 sorts that work with the sheep, or the people. The Thief: The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. He uses up the sheep for his own desires and wants, and does not care about them or for them. The Hireling: Wesley uses the word hireling, and I like … Read more
John 10:17¬†w For this reason the Father loves me, x because y I lay down my life that I may take it up again. 18¬†z No one takes it from me, but y I lay it down a of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and b I have authority to … Read more
I just finished Prodigal God, by Timothy Keller, and it is very very good. I think it messed me up more than ever though concerning Jesus and grace! Here is the premise: In the so-called ‘parable of the prodigal son’ Jesus actually tells the story of two lost sons. One is lost because of his … Read more
