This week and the next I would like to intensify our worship of Jesus by considering what I call “The Credentials of Jesus” to the world. Below are several aspects of Jesus that highlight why He is worthy of the praise and amazement of every human being through history. As we pursue our study and […]
Let’s consider another event of Jesus’ fascinating protection. It is going to come from an unlikely direction. Let’s look at the time Jesus comes into the temple and displays raw zeal and passion for His Father’s house! This event may have occurred two different times. In John 2 (text below) it seems to occur early in […]
One of the clearest pictures of Jesus protection is in Luke 13:10-17. Jesus is preaching in a synagogue. A woman is there who has been crippled for 18 years. She is so bent over than she can’t even stand up straight. After teaching the Word of God He then demonstrates the power of God. Jesus lays hands […]
One of the interesting times where Jesus reveals His protection is in the interaction between Mary and Martha. Many are familiar with this event. Jesus comes and spends some time with Mary and Martha. Mary is fascinated with Jesus and quite frankly neglects some chores because she is completely absorbed with Jesus. Martha, understandably, gets upset! “Lord, […]
Let’s continue our theme to deeply internalize Jesus’ protection. Consider the time where Jesus eats dinner at Simon the Leper’s house with Lazarus, Mary and Martha. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead sometime before this visit. (This visit is different from the one where Mary is sitting at Jesus’ feet while Martha is working.) In […]
Dare I take another look at Mark 10:13-16? (The full text is below) This passage about Jesus with the children has multiple character elements of Jesus. Read the text and see how many character elements of Jesus you can find. Really, give it a try. Write them down.
This week let’s continue in our theme of Jesus’ protection. Think through the 4 Gospels and search for events in Jesus’ life where He protects someone. Cultivating this desire to come to the Word to search for Him causes our faith to burn brightly with joy and understanding. This habit of “looking for Jesus’ goodness” may […]
I would like to start the next mini-series on a character element of Jesus that I missed for the first 20 years of my Christian life. As you live life, pray and read your Bibles over the next couple months look for Jesus’ protection. Fascinatingly it starts showing up everywhere. And I find that it really […]
Let’s look at the flip side of Jesus intensity or fierceness in 3 or 4 different events. Surprisingly you will find His protection under the surface!