23 Then he called two of the centurions and said, “Get ready two hundred soldiers, with seventy horsemen and two hundred spearmen to go as far as Caesarea at the third hour of the night. 24 Also provide mounts for Paul to ride and bring him safely to Felix the governor.” 25 And he wrote […]
Believing the Living God is Really For Us
12 Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. 13 And the priest of Zeus, whose temple was at the entrance to the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates and wanted to offer sacrifice with the crowds. 14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, […]
When the Right Words Come from the Wrong Mouth Do We Listen?
34 But a Pharisee in the council named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law held in honor by all the people, stood up and gave orders to put the men outside for a little while. 35 And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you are about to do with these men. […]
Teaching With His Actions When Nobody Listens
““If you are the Christ, tell us.” But he said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe, and if I ask you, you will not answer. But from now on the Son of Man shall be seated at the right hand of the power of God.” So they all said, “Are you […]
The Crowds Pick Their Lamb and the Rocks Know What is True
“As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives— the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying, ”Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and […]
Syncing your Actions with your Words is Like the Best Soft-shell Taco
Luke 11:53 ¶ As he went away from there, the scribes and the Pharisees began to press him hard and to provoke him to speak about many things, Luke 11:54 lying in wait for him, to catch him in something he might say. Luke 12:1 ¶ In the meantime, when so many thousands of the […]
Yes I’m the Christ, But That Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means
Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” And they answered, “John the Baptist. But others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen.” Then he said to them, “But who do […]
To Miss Out on Jesus’ Truth Over Something So Simple
Luke 4:23 And he said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, ‘“Physician, heal yourself.” What we have heard you did at Capernaum, do here in your hometown as well.’” Luke 4:24 And he said, “Truly, I say to you, no prophet is acceptable in his hometown. Luke 4:25 But in truth, […]
Turning from Idle Conspiracy Theories to Acting on the Truth
This was a Facebook comment from a thread that linked to the quote below. I wanted to keep it here because I think it’s a helpful way to address conspiracy theory hobbyists. “Do you see how peddling a conspiracy theory is a lot like evangelism? It’s a tragic substitute. A deflection and distraction to what’s […]
When We Know What We’re Talking About
Let it be known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and by him everyone who believes is freed from everything from which you could not be freed by the law of Moses. Beware, therefore, lest what is said in the Prophets should come about: ’Look, you […]