It’s remarkable that a command can be an invitation and yet that’s exactly what is going on in the good news being declared. It’s not just good news that should bring a smile to the face and cheery feeling in the soul. It’s not the good news that should make us feel better for a […]
Read More King Jesus Says – RepentClear contrasts can be made. On the one side, He rules in righteousness. He operates in love. The product of His rule is peace and that evokes joy in those who are ruled by Him. He inspires by His example of service. He offers every necessary help to live up the rule . He supports […]
Read More Who Rules? Knowing The Real ThingYou’re welcome to it, if you choose it. The teacher was outlining to his hearers the contrast to what the adversary stood for and what he stood for. The adversary only came to steal, kill and destroy. He had come that people could have abundant life. Two options available for people to take and every […]
Read More Accepting The Invitation To LiveYou want it? I can give it to you. All you have to do is … The enemy was no longer looking challenging the identity. He was going for the jugular. He was offering something that would be enticing to anyone. All the glory of all the kingdoms of the world was his to offer. […]
Read More King Jesus Says – Serve God OnlyCertain systems are funny. And not in a ha-ha kind of way. A man starts a business and then employs other people to work in the business. As he is the one that started it, he is the one that earns the most from it. Over time more people are employed on the strength of […]
Read More Who Rules? Two SystemsThe King was set at the pinnacle of the temple. It was a long way down. Yet the word did say that angels were at his command and they wouldn’t even let his feet be damaged by the fall. He could do it. Just do it. The King’s response to this situation was reference to […]
Read More King Jesus Says – Don’t Put God To The TestEven self-made men know that they wouldn’t have made it by themselves. The rule of God is based on the subjects of the kingdom being there to support each other. Love for the king is evident in the love for the neighbour. That kind of rule states clearly that we’re there to serve each other. […]
Read More Who Rules? Served to ServeThe King was in the wilderness. What an odd place for a King to be. The title and position tends to have images of a his own extravagant palace or in some wondrously decked King’s gardens. But nope, the King, led by the Spirit, is out in the wilderness. After 40 days without food, the […]
Read More King Jesus Says – Live By Every Word God SaysIt irked me to be honest. Not just about everyone else – it was a stick in me as well. Christians in some circles make a big deal about this verse, Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I […]
Read More King Jesus Says – A Series StarterIt’s someone else’s fault or it’s your responsibility. Apparently those are the choices. When it’s someone else’s fault, when it’s out of your control, then there is plenty of justification to point out someone else to blame. Things happen to you. You barely have any control. Something good happens – well what a timely stroke […]
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