Tag Archives: Jesus

:) Jesus Faced Temptation

Scripture tells us that after his baptism, Jesus was led out into the wilderness for forty days where he was tempted by Satan.  This is the story we are looking at today. I chose the version of this story from Luke 4:1-14, NIV (New International Version). 1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left theContinue reading “:) Jesus Faced Temptation”

:) The Life and Teachings of Jesus

Here we are again at the beginning of the month of  December when we celebrate “Christmas.”  Are you one of the people who dread this time of year and just wish it would be over?  Do you feel like you are going through the motions of the season because you don’t want to let yourContinue reading “:) The Life and Teachings of Jesus”

You are the Light of the World

The words of Jesus from what is known as The Sermon on the Mount — Matthew  5:14-16 (NIV)  From Bible Gateway 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, andContinue reading “You are the Light of the World”

How do we Stop the Violence?

This is a question on most of our hearts right now, isn’t it?  So how do we stop the violence? To stop the violence we have to stop being violent.  Please don’t  leave yet, hang in here with me and let me explain. When we look at the violence in the world, both close toContinue reading “How do we Stop the Violence?”

We are the Light of the World

14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, thatContinue reading “We are the Light of the World”

And That Ain’t Your Sweet Little Baptist Jesus

The above was a favorite saying of John S. Reist Jr. Ph.D, , my theology professor from my seminary days. When Jesus was asked to read the scripture in the synagogue he ended the reading from Isaiah with the words, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” — Luke 4:21 RSV  So what was fulfilled? ‘The spirit ofContinue reading “And That Ain’t Your Sweet Little Baptist Jesus”