Luke 19:37-44 Tragedy or Triumph? Luke 19:37-40 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: 38 “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39 Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!” 40 “I…
Dipped and Filled 1 Corinthians 12:13 and Ephesians 5:17-19 The Forgotten Person Of The Trinity (Series) 1 Corinthians 12:13 For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. The baptism of the Holy Spirit happens at the moment of salvation and is not a special privilege for special Christians. Romans 8:9 You, however, are not in the realm of the…
Prophecies Origin 2 Peter 1:19-21 The Forgotten Person Of The Trinity (Series) The New Testament gives one of the most explicit statements of the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. 2 Peter 1:19-21 We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20 Above all,…
Don’t Focus On YourselfLuke 22:24-2724 A dispute also arose among them as to which of them was considered tobe greatest.Only a few days after Palm Sunday, these disciples who have beenfollowing Jesus, watching Him heal and teach so many, were oblivious towhat was truly important during their last meal together. They were sofocused on themselves and their own importance that were arguing witheach other over who was the greatest. It wasn’t the food that left a badtaste that night. Not…
Don’t Be Ruled By Anxiety And Fear Is fear or anxiety keeping you from stepping forward in faith? Fear and doubt cause us to shut down emotionally, physically, and relationally. Either we give into our fears and become a bump on a log, or we live in fear and doubt with restless worry and nervous concern. If we want to stop being spectators and get into the game of life with purpose and passion, then we need God’s truth, healing,…
When God Is Silent Ephesians 6:18 18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. Why should we keep on praying when God doesn’t seem to respond? One of the greatest gifts of prayers is being dependent on God more than we are on ourselves. God doesn’t need me to remind Him of anything, but committed prayer reminds me of my dependence on Him. When I’m…