Jesus often taught by asking questions. He also told a good story as a teaching tool (the parables). I chose the Parable of the Good Samaritan as an example of both. This is also a message we need to hear today. It is clear, plain and needs no interpretation. All we need to do isContinue reading “And Who is My Neighbor?”
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Do Not Worry
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away inContinue reading “Do Not Worry”
The Christian Life
“The Christian life is a life that consists of following Jesus.” Continue reading “The Christian Life”
Going the Extra Mile
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[h] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyoneContinue reading “Going the Extra Mile”
A life of humble simplicity
“The life of Christ was a life of humble simplicity, yet how infinitely exalted was his mission. Christ is our example in all things.” — Ellen G. White Dig a Little Deeper: How can you follow Christ in a life of humility and simplicity? Think of specific things you can do.
:) To Share in the Life of God
“However, as the Eastern churches have always maintained, through Christ creation is intended eventually to share in the life of God, the life of divine nature. ” —John Polkinghorne Dig a Little Deeper: This is a high spiritual goal, to say the least. How does one experience sharing in “the life of God”?
:) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Jesus, Matthew 5:10, NIV, accessed from BibleGateway.com Let’s face it, living a righteous, Godly life has never been easy. There has always been opposition. The prophets suffered greatly for their calling. John the Baptist, Jesus and many othersContinue reading “:) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness”
:) Blessed are the Merciful
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” –Matthew Jesus, Matthew 5:7, NIV, accessed from BibleGateway.com If we show mercy to others God will show mercy to us. Scary isn’t it? Digging Deeper Where do you fall short in showing mercy to others? How can you do better?
:) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” — Jesus, The Bible, Matthew 5:6, NIV, Accessed by Bible Gateway.com Some precious souls can do many good deeds; they feed the hungry, help heal the sick and wounded, comfort the abused, visit the imprisoned and do many other good andContinue reading “:) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness”
:) Blessed are those who mourn
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” — Jesus, Matthew 5:4 NIV, accessed through BibleGateway.com People who suffer from various forms of discrimination and unjustness at the hands of nonbelievers do mourn for the indignation of such treatment and for those who perform it because while not knowing it, such people, inContinue reading “:) Blessed are those who mourn”
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