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“We don't want Idaho to have a bad reputation. This is our home state. We love our home state. It's beautiful. We pride ourselves on our nature. We pride ourselves on our wildlife. And instead, we are continuing to do things that are… that are sickening.” - Ella Driever In 1995, wolves were reintroduced to central Idaho, and in 2003 a Boise High school called Timberline officially adopted a local wolf pack. Throughout the 2000, students went on wolf tracking trips and in their wolf packs range. But in 2021, Idaho's legislature passed Senate Bill 1211, 1211 allows Idaho hunters to obtain an unlimited number of wolf tags, and it also allows Idaho's Department of Fish and Game to use taxpayer dollars to pay private contractors to kill wolves. That means bounties on wolves, including on public lands. And in 2021, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission expanded the wolf hunting season and hunting and trapping methods. So it's not too surprising to learn that also in 2021, the Timberline pack disappeared. The students, the ones that cared about wolves, at least, were devastated. Last summer I went to D.C. with some of the Species Unite team for a wolf rally on Capitol Hill. While I was there, two young women gave a talk about what happened at Timberline in 2021. Their names are Ella Driver and Sneha Sharma. They both graduated from Timberline High School and were there when their wolf pack disappeared. Please, listen and share.…
John 15:22-25 — The Guilt of the World
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In John 15:22-25, Jesus exposes the guilt of the world and the irrational hatred directed at him and his followers.
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In John 15:22-25, Jesus exposes the guilt of the world and the irrational hatred directed at him and his followers.
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Join us for Day 23 of our Bible-in-a-Year journey as we explore God's mighty power in the plagues of Egypt, His faithfulness celebrated in Psalm 105, and the profound spiritual blessings we have in Christ through Exodus 7-9, Psalm 105, and Ephesians 1.
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Join us for Day 22 of our Bible-in-a-Year journey as we explore God's empowerment of Moses and Paul's teachings on community support through Exodus 4-6 and Galatians 6. Learn practical ways to balance personal responsibility with supporting others in their faith journey.
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Journey through the powerful stories of oppression and deliverance in Exodus 1-3, and explore the true meaning of Christian freedom in Galatians 5. Learn how to embrace God's liberation while using your freedom to serve others in love.
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Join us for Day 20 of our Bible-in-a-Year journey as we explore Jacob's prophetic blessings to his sons, the death of Joseph, and Paul's teaching about our adoption as God's children through Genesis 49-50 and Galatians 4. Discover how to live in the freedom of Christ while honoring our spiritual heritage.…
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Join us for Day 19 of our Bible-in-a-Year journey as we explore Jacob's faithful actions in Egypt, David's humble prayer for guidance in Psalm 25, and Paul's profound teaching about faith and promise in Galatians 3. Discover how God's promises unfold in unexpected ways through faithful trust and obedience.…
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Journey through Day 18 of our Bible-in-a-Year readings as we witness Joseph's emotional reconciliation with his brothers, David's confident praise in Psalm 108, and Paul's powerful defense of justification by faith in Galatians 2. Discover how God's sovereign plan works through human reconciliation and unwavering faith.…
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Journey through Day 17 of our Bible-in-a-Year as we explore Joseph testing his brothers, the majesty of God's sovereignty in Psalm 24, and Paul's defense of his apostolic calling in Galatians 1. Discover how God's sovereign plan works through human choices while calling us to unwavering integrity.
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Join us for Day 16 of our Bible-in-a-Year journey as we explore Joseph's dramatic rise to power in Egypt and Jesus' triumphant resurrection. Discover how God's transformative power works in His perfect timing through Genesis 41-42 and Mark 16.
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Join us for Day 15 of our Bible-in-a-Year journey as we explore themes of human failure, divine providence, and sacrificial love through the stories of Judah, Joseph, and Jesus' crucifixion in Genesis 38-40 and Mark 15.
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Journey through the powerful narratives of Jacob's return to Bethel, Joseph's prophetic dreams, and Jesus' betrayal as we explore Genesis 35-37, Psalm 12, and Mark 14. Discover how God's faithfulness persists through human betrayal and suffering.
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Journey through Jacob's transformative wrestling with God, the majesty of divine sovereignty in Psalm 145, and Jesus' profound teachings about watchfulness and the end times, as we discover how to trust God through life's struggles and uncertainties.
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Journey through Day 12 as we explore God's faithfulness amidst family dynamics, divine justice, and true worship through Jacob's growing family, the psalmist's trust in God's righteousness, and Jesus' profound teachings in the temple.
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Journey through the transformative stories of Jacob's divine encounter at Bethel and Jesus' authoritative actions in Jerusalem as we explore how God's presence and power can turn ordinary moments into sacred experiences and challenge established systems.
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Dive into Day 10 as we explore divine promises and true discipleship through Jacob's controversial pursuit of blessing and Jesus' radical teachings about what it really means to follow God.
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Day 9 weaves together God's providence in human relationships, our need for peaceful trust in Him, and Jesus' powerful demonstration of His glory and teachings on true greatness, showing us how to live with faith and humility.
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Genesis 24-25 shows God's faithfulness in providing Isaac a wife and establishing his family line, while Mark 9 presents Jesus' teachings on true greatness and faith. These passages reveal how God's promises and kingdom values shape our daily lives.
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Follow Abram's journey of faith as God establishes His covenant, experience the universal call to praise in Psalm 148, and witness Jesus' demonstration of divine authority over demons, disease, and death in Mark 5. Learn how God's power and faithfulness work together in the lives of those who respond to His call with trust and obedience, even in the face of uncertainty and challenges.…
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Journey through Abraham's trust in God's timing with Hagar and Sarah's story, witness God's covenant promises, and explore Jesus' expanding ministry in Mark 6. Discover how God works through human imperfection and learn practical ways to trust His timing while actively participating in His work, even when circumstances seem impossible.…
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Journey through Abram's calling and covenant, join creation's symphony of praise in Psalm 148, and witness Jesus' compassionate power in Mark 5. Discover how God's promises shape our journey of faith, and learn practical ways to respond to His call while extending His compassion to others.
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Journey through the aftermath of the flood as God establishes His covenant with Noah, witness humanity's pride at the Tower of Babel, and delve into Jesus' powerful kingdom parables in Mark 4. Discover how God's faithfulness persists despite human rebellion, and learn practical ways to participate in His kingdom work through simple acts of faith.…
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Explore the epic story of Noah's faith, the majesty of God's creation in Psalm 104, and Jesus' powerful ministry in Mark 3. Learn how God's faithfulness endures through judgment and blessing, and discover practical ways to live in obedient response to His sovereignty.
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Journey through the dramatic story of humanity's fall and Christ's redemptive power as we explore Genesis 3-5 and Mark 2. Discover how God's grace triumphs over sin and learn practical ways to embrace forgiveness and extend it to others in your daily life.
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Join us for Day 1 of our Bible-in-a-Year journey as we explore the majesty of Creation, the wonder of God's revelation in nature and Scripture, and the powerful beginning of Jesus' ministry through Genesis 1-2, Psalm 19, and Mark 1. Learn practical ways to cultivate wonder and participate in God's ongoing work.…
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John 21:24-25 concludes the Gospel with an affirmation of its truthfulness and a hint at the vastness of Jesus' ministry, challenging us to continually seek to know Him more.
In John 21:20-23, Jesus responds to Peter's question about John, teaching us to focus on our own path of discipleship rather than comparing ourselves to others.
In John 21:18-19, Jesus foretells Peter's martyrdom and calls him to follow, teaching us about the cost of discipleship and glorifying God through our lives.
In John 21:15-17, Jesus asks Peter, “Do you love me?” revealing different types of love and teaching us about growth in our relationship with Christ.
John 21:7-14 depicts Jesus serving breakfast to His disciples after a miraculous catch, teaching us about recognizing Christ and His intimate care for us.
In John 21:4-6, Jesus guides the disciples to an abundant catch, teaching us about obedience, divine guidance, and recognizing Christ in our daily lives.
In John 21:1-3, the disciples' return to fishing teaches us about our tendency to retreat to the familiar in uncertain times and our need for Christ's guidance.
In John 19:4-7, we see the contrast between Pilate's declaration of Jesus' innocence and the religious leaders' demand for his crucifixion.
In John 19:1-3, we witness the profound humiliation of Jesus as he is flogged, mocked, and crowned with thorns by the Roman soldiers.
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In John 18:38-40, Pilate offers the crowd a choice between Jesus and Barabbas, a choice that still confronts us today.
In John 18:38a, Pilate's question "What is truth?" echoes through history, challenging us to seek the truth found in Jesus Christ.
In John 18:33-37, Jesus stands before Pilate and declares the nature of his kingdom - a kingdom of truth that challenges our allegiance.
In John 18:29-32, we see the unjust political maneuverings in Jesus' trial before Pilate, and the sovereign plan of God at work even through man's injustice.
In John 18:28, we see Jesus brought before Pilate, where the Jewish leaders reveal their hypocrisy and their desire for Jesus' execution, fulfilling Jesus' own predictions about his death.
In John 18:25-27, we see the fulfillment of Jesus' prediction about Peter's denial, a sobering reminder of human weakness and the power of God's grace.
In John 18:19-24, we see Jesus being unfairly interrogated by Annas, revealing his courage, integrity, and commitment to truth in the face of opposition.
In John 18:15-18, we witness Peter's first denial of Jesus, a reminder of our own human weakness and the unfailing grace of Christ.
In John 18:10-14, we see Peter's misguided attempt to defend Jesus, Christ's resolute obedience in the face of arrest, and the opposition of the religious authorities.
In John 18:1-9, we witness the betrayal and arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, where he reveals his divine identity and sacrificial love.
In John 17:24-26, Jesus expresses his deep desire for his followers to be with him, to see his glory, and to experience the Father's love and his own indwelling presence.
In John 17:20-23, Jesus prays for the unity of all believers, a unity that reflects the oneness of the Trinity and bears witness to God's love in the world.
In John 17:6-13, Jesus prays for his disciples, thanking the Father for them, asking for their protection and unity, and affirming their role in bringing him glory.
John 20:30-31 reveals the purpose of John's Gospel: to lead readers to faith in Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God, resulting in life in his name.
In John 20:24-29, Thomas's journey from doubt to faith teaches us about Jesus' patience with our questions and the blessing of believing without seeing.
In John 20:19-23, Jesus appears to his disciples, offering peace, joy, and empowerment for mission through the Holy Spirit.
In John 20:11-18, Jesus' appearance to Mary Magdalene teaches us about personal encounters with Christ, persistent faith, and the call to share the good news.
In John 20:3-10, Peter and John's response to the empty tomb teaches us about investigating faith, personal belief journeys, and the centrality of the resurrection.
In John 20:1-2, Mary Magdalene's discovery of the empty tomb teaches us about seeking Jesus in dark times and the unexpected nature of God's work.
In John 19:38-42, Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus boldly step forward to give Jesus an honorable burial, a prelude to the hope of resurrection.
In John 19:31-37, the piercing of Jesus' side fulfills prophecy and symbolizes the cleansing and life-giving power of his death.
In John 19:28-30, we witness the final moments of Jesus' life, his declaration of victory, and the completion of his mission of love and redemption.
In John 19:25-27, even from the cross, Jesus makes provision for his mother and models the creation of a new spiritual family in the church.
In John 19:23-24, the soldiers cast lots for Jesus' garments, fulfilling prophecy and symbolizing his humiliation and the unity of his life and mission.
In John 19:19-22, the inscription on Jesus' cross proclaims the truth of his identity as the King of the Jews, challenging us to embrace his kingship in our lives.
In John 19:17-18, we witness the crucifixion of Jesus, the ultimate display of God's love and the paradoxical wisdom of the cross.
In John 19:12-16, the Jewish leaders manipulate the crowd to demand Jesus' crucifixion, and Pilate ultimately capitulates to the pressure, rejecting the truth for political expediency.
In John 19:8-11, Jesus' interaction with Pilate reveals the true nature of power and authority, and the gravity of rejecting the Son of God.
In John 17:1-5, Jesus prays for his glorification, which is rooted in his desire to glorify the Father and give eternal life to those who know him.
In John 16:33, Jesus offers his disciples the gift of peace, not the absence of trouble but the assurance of his victory over the world.
In John 16:29-32, the disciples declare their belief in Jesus, but he warns them of coming trials and the need for a faith that endures.
In John 16:25-28, Jesus promises a time of plain speaking about the Father and reaffirms the Father's direct love for those who believe in Christ.
In John 16:23-24, Jesus invites his disciples to pray directly to the Father in his name, with the promise of answered prayer and complete joy.
In John 16:19-22, Jesus comforts his disciples with the promise that their sorrow will turn to joy, just as David experienced in Psalm 30.
In John 16:16-18, Jesus speaks of "a little while," pointing to his death, resurrection, and the hope of his second coming.
In John 16:12-15, Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit will guide us into all truth through Scripture, inner witness, and wise counsel, all to glorify Jesus.
In John 16:8-11, Jesus reveals the Holy Spirit's work of convicting the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment — a work that points us to our need for Christ.
In John 16:4b-7, Jesus explains why his departure was necessary for the Holy Spirit to come, revealing a crucial aspect of God's plan of redemption.
In John 16:1-4a, Jesus prepares his disciples for the persecution they will face, equipping them to stand firm in their faith.
In John 15:26-27, Jesus reveals the role of the Holy Spirit as our Advocate and the Spirit of truth who testifies about Jesus and our identity in him.
In John 15:22-25, Jesus exposes the guilt of the world and the irrational hatred directed at him and his followers.
In John 15:18-21, Jesus warns his followers that the world will hate them because they are different, but calls them to respond with love.
In John 15:13-17, Jesus reveals the most incredible love—the sacrificial love he showed on the cross and calls us to love each other with that same love.
In John 15:9-12, Jesus reveals the depth of his love for us, calling us to abide in that love through obedience and to love others as he has loved us.
In John 15:5-8, Jesus teaches that abiding in him is the key to bearing much fruit, glorifying God, and experiencing the power of prayer.
In John 15:1-4, Jesus calls himself the True Vine, teaching that abiding in him is the key to spiritual life and fruitfulness.
In John 14:28-31, Jesus demonstrates his love for the Father through his willing obedience, even in the face of Satan's attack, setting an example for us.
Discover the profound peace that Jesus offers in John 14:27 - a peace unlike the world's, that can calm our fears and anchor our souls.
Discover the powerful work of the Holy Spirit in teaching and reminding us, as promised by Jesus in John 14:25-26, and how this guides our Christian journey.
Explore the profound connection between love and obedience that Jesus reveals in John 14:22-23, and discover the joy and blessing that comes from obeying him.
Discover the profound promises of Jesus in John 14:18-21: his indwelling presence, eternal life, and the path to experiencing him more deeply.
Discover the incredible promise of the Holy Spirit in John 14:15—17— our advocate, helper, and the Spirit of truth who dwells within us.
Discover the astounding promise and power of praying in Jesus' name in John 14:12-14 and how you can experience it.
Discover the profound truth Jesus reveals in John 14:9-11: to see him is to see the Father, for they are one.
Explore the depth and exclusivity of Jesus' claim in John 14:6: "I am the way and the truth and the life."
Find hope and comfort in Jesus' promise of a place in the Father's house and his pledge to return in John 14:1-4.
Witness the poignant exchange in John 13:36-38, where Jesus predicts Peter’s denial. This is a story of human frailty, grace, and redemption.
Discover the new commandment Jesus gives in John 13:31-35: to love with a sacrificial love, even in the face of our own failings.
Explore the chilling moment of Judas' betrayal in John 13:27-30, and its profound lessons about spiritual darkness, faithfulness, and God's plan.
Reflect on the emotional depth of Jesus' final moments before betrayal in John 13:21-26, exploring the transformative power of forgiveness and love in the face of deception.
Learn how Jesus' unconditional love and forgiveness can transform our perspective on betrayal and heal our relationships.
Uncover Jesus' profound lesson on humility and service in John 13:12-17, urging us to lead by serving others with love.
Exploring the profound symbolism of Jesus washing the disciples' feet in John 13:6-11, revealing lessons in grace and humility.
Uncover the profound lessons of humility and spiritual cleansing in John 13:6-11, reflecting Jesus' teachings of grace and commitment.
Jesus' act of washing the disciples' feet in John 13:5 teaches us about humility, service, and breaking down barriers of pride.
Unveil the depths of Jesus' humility in John 13, a guiding light for humility and servant leadership in faith.
Uncover the profound meaning of John 13:1, revealing Jesus' mission, His unwavering love, and the essence of the Gospel.
Gain insights into Jesus' teachings about faith, his divine mission, and how they guide our choices towards a life of righteousness.
Explore the tension between seeking human approval and authentic faith in Jesus through a reflection on John 12:42-43.
Unveiling the struggle of belief in miracles and prophecies. Understanding faith beyond sight and the role of the heart in belief.
Unveil the deep symbolism of light and darkness in life through Jesus' teachings. Embrace guidance, truth, and spiritual enlightenment.
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Uncover the dual meaning of "lifted up" in Jesus' teachings, revealing a profound blend of sacrifice, glory, and universal salvation.
Unveiling the dual nature of divine judgment and Satan's role in Christian theology, revealing hope and victory in Jesus' mission.
Explore Jesus' humanity and divine mission, understanding his vulnerability and the significance of seeking God's approval.
Uncover the profound insights of Jesus' mission and discipleship, highlighting his paradoxical path to glorification through sacrifice.
Uncover the depths of discipleship and Jesus' miracles in this insightful reflection on faith, prophecy, and societal impact.
Uncover the profound symbolism in Jesus' humble entry into Jerusalem, contrasting earthly power with love, humility, and sacrifice.
Examine the paradox of Lazarus' resurrection: a testament to life yet a catalyst for conflict, challenging beliefs and discipleship.
Uncover the deep contrasts among Jesus' disciples, exploring Judas' objection, Mary's devotion, and the balance of worship and social justice.
Unveil the symbolic richness of Jesus' ministry and Mary's profound act of devotion, highlighting true discipleship and sacrifice.
Uncover Caiaphas' unexpected prophecy and its impact on Jesus' mission, revealing a deeper divine plan in Scripture.
Explore the diverse reactions to Jesus' miracle of raising Lazarus and discover the profound divine plan hidden in unexpected places.
Explore the profound power of faith and gratitude as Jesus resurrects Lazarus, offering a remarkable lesson in belief and miracles.
Discover the profound meaning of wh'Jesus wept' and find comfort in the depth of God's love and compassion in times of sorrow.
Discover the profound meaning behind Jesus' words, 'I am the resurrection and the life,' and how they offer hope beyond death.
Reexamining Lazarus's story in John 11:11-16, this reflection offers insights on death, faith, and discipleship in Christianity.
"Uncover the deeper layers of Lazarus' story—relationships, faith, and Jesus' profound teachings on suffering and divine glory."
Just as walking in the daytime will prevent us from stumbling in the world, walking in God's light will stop us from stumbling spiritually.
Unpack Jesus' profound response to accusations of blasphemy, exploring his use of Scripture to reveal divine truths and challenge beliefs.
Explore the assurance of salvation in Jesus' words: eternal life, unbreakable divine protection, and the Holy Spirit as our seal.
Unraveling Jesus' teachings through reflection on his words and actions, discovering deeper spiritual understanding and active faith.
Uncover Jesus' revolutionary vision of unity: one flock, diverse yet harmoniously united under the one Good Shepherd.
Discover Jesus' profound "I am the good shepherd" teaching, emphasizing sacrificial love and true leadership, resonating with biblical tradition.
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Uncover the profound truth of John 10:10—Jesus' promise to restore what Satan steals, kill, and destroy for a life abundantly fulfilled.
Unveil the profound meaning behind Jesus' declaration as the gate for the sheep, offering exclusive access to salvation and life.
Reflect on the spiritual journey from sight to hearing as Jesus teaches about recognizing the true shepherd's voice amidst life's noise.
A man's journey from blindness to belief highlights a clash between divine grace and religious obstinacy, culminating in true worship.
A man healed by Jesus offers profound insight, while the Pharisees' spiritual blindness is exposed. Reflect on true sight and divine irony.
A man's simple declaration, "I was blind but now I see," exemplifies the transformative power of faith through personal experience.
A blind man's healing sparks a theological debate, challenging the Pharisees' beliefs about the Sabbath and Jesus' identity.
Jesus challenges Pharisaic Sabbath traditions, emphasizing compassion over ritual, urging recognition of divine disruptions and God's heart.
A reflection on recognizing encounters with Christ that redefine our inherent worth and God-given identity.
Jesus uses unconventional healing methods, challenging expectations and emphasizing faith, trust, and the profound metaphors behind his actions.
Unpack the paradoxes in John's Gospel, exploring the crowd's confusion about Jesus's identity and our own journey toward truly knowing him.
In a society bound by rigid interpretations and quick judgments, Jesus' words urge us to read beyond the 'cover' of situations and into the heart of divine intention.
Jesus' teachings challenge societal norms on knowledge and authority, emphasizing heart-led understanding and the purity of divine teachings.
John captures the divided opinions about Jesus, highlighting society's whispered debates and the fear of open proclamation due to powerful leaders.
Jesus emphasizes "kairos" over "chronos," highlighting divine timing over chronological. Understand the profound difference and its impact on faith and fulfillment.
Jesus faces external threats and familial skepticism in John 7, highlighting the challenges of recognizing the divine amidst the familiar.
The end of John 6 highlights Jesus' vulnerability, Peter's unwavering faith, and the shocking revelation about Judas. It prompts introspection on our true relationship with Jesus.
Jesus presents challenging teachings, leading many disciples to leave. He emphasizes genuine commitment over numbers, prompting reflection on our own depth of faith.
Jesus emphasizes deep spiritual union through the metaphor of eating his flesh and drinking his blood, laying the groundwork for understanding the Eucharist and divine communion.
Jesus, as the "Bread of Life," parallels the manna in the desert, emphasizing divine origin, spiritual insight, and the grace of salvation through his impending sacrifice.
The "bread of life" discourse is not just a theological exposition but an invitation to experience the depth of God's love and the breadth of his salvific plan.
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Jesus introduces a shift from temporary physical sustenance to eternal spiritual nourishment as he positions himself as the "true bread from heaven."
Jesus challenges our transactional approach to faith, urging a shift from seeking material gains to embracing a deeper, relational spirituality rooted in trust and commitment.
John 6:22-24 challenges us to seek not just miracles but the Miracle-Maker, emphasizing genuine spiritual quests.
John's narrative of Jesus walking on water offers a rich tapestry of symbols, shedding light on faith, challenges, and God's presence in our lives.
Jesus challenges traditional beliefs on suffering, revealing how God's glory can shine even through life's hardships and pain.
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Jesus said to the Jews, "Very truly I tell you, before Abraham was born, I am!" Was it a grammatical mistake or something else?
Jesus emphasizes spiritual sight over physical, revealing deeper truths and God's protection, illustrated through Elisha's story.
Tuning into God's voice amidst life's noise requires heart alignment, spiritual nourishment, and intentional listening. Cultivate spiritual receptivity with Jesus' insights.
Jesus challenges the Jews' understanding of lineage, emphasizing faith and righteousness over ancestry, urging introspection on true spiritual heritage.
In a world that often measures freedom by external markers, Jesus offers a profound insight: true freedom is not about the absence of physical chains but the presence of spiritual liberation.
Man's timeless quest for freedom meets spiritual liberation in Jesus' teachings. Embrace truth, experience true freedom, and transform lives.
Are we anchored to worldly perspectives, or are we open to the transcendent truths Jesus offers? Our choice determines not just our understanding of Jesus but our eternal destinies.
In this running dialog Jesus has with the Pharisees, he invites them to truly know him and, through him, to know the Father.
Embrace the profound metaphor of light in Jesus's teachings, exploring divine illumination, revelation, and our role in reflecting it.
Experience Jesus' profound wisdom and compassion in handling condemnation and guilt, revealing a masterful blend of justice and mercy.
Encounter the contrasting responses to Jesus' teachings, exploring spiritual openness versus rigid religious frameworks in this reflective piece.
Unpack diverse perceptions of Jesus, explore the profound question of his identity and understand how our response shapes our life's trajectory.
Uncover the profound depth of living water in Jesus' message, exploring spiritual thirst, divine satisfaction, and our role as conduits of grace.
The things that Jesus says often sound like riddles, but riddles are tricky only until they are solved.
Jesus retreats after a miracle, teaching lessons on true kingship, divine timing, and genuine faith. Why did he choose solitude over adulation?
Jesus' miracle of the loaves and fish reveals profound insights about divine order, abundance, and our role in God's miraculous works.
Unravel Philip and Andrew's contrasting responses to Jesus' question, revealing insights into human pragmatism, faith, and divine possibilities.
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Unravel Jesus' pedagogical approach in the feeding of the five thousand, highlighting faith, divine foresight, and the challenges of scarcity.
Explore the profound connections between Moses' teachings and Jesus' mission. From prophecies to symbolic events, discover how the Old Testament points to Christ's redemptive role.
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Explore the quest for honor, the essence of divine love, and the challenge of seeking God's glory over human validation in John 5:41-44.
Explore Jesus' validation of his testimony through John the Baptist, his works, the Father's affirmation, and Old Testament prophecies, types, and foreshadowings.
Explore the relationship between faith and works in salvation, drawing from Jesus' teachings on resurrection and the true nature of divine judgment.
Explore the power of Jesus' voice to awaken the dead and understand the profound divinity of Christ as the source of life.
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Explore Jesus' profound words on eternal life, belief, and the transformative power of God's love and promise.
Explore the profound unity between the Father and the Son, highlighting the intrinsic alignment of their wills and the call for our own divine reflection.
Explore the profound implications of Jesus calling God "Father" in John 5:18, delving into its theological, relational, and cultural significance in Christian belief.
Delve into John 5:16-17's profound insights on Jesus' actions on the Sabbath, the continuous work of God, and the balance between divine activity and human rest.
Discover the clash of Sabbath healing and religious legalism in John 5:10-15. Experience Jesus' compassion, spiritual healing, and the call to holiness that transforms hearts.
Explore the transformative encounter of Jesus with a man seeking healing, as Jesus' question challenges us to confront ourselves and our desires.
Explore the profound encounter of a desperate father seeking his son's healing as Jesus challenges the need for signs and invites us to trust in His divine authority and compassion.
Explore the intriguing concept of a prophet without honor in his own country as we delve into the impact of familiarity, jealousy, and cultural biases in recognizing God's presence.
Our stories of redemption and restoration can lead others to encounter the living water, quenching their spiritual thirst and bringing new life. So don't hesitate to share your experiences with others.
Discover the profound exchange between Jesus and his disciples in John 4:31-38. Find spiritual nourishment, embrace the harvest, and reap heavenly rewards.
Discover the transformative power of meeting Jesus through the encounter of the Samaritan woman. Experience spiritual nourishment, find your purpose, and be forever changed.
Jesus said: True worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. What did he mean?
We tend to seek fulfillment in wordly sources of love, but that leaves us parched and yearning. God's love is the only source of true satisfaction and acceptance.
Jesus invites us to receive his living water —the Holy Spirit— and find fulfillment, hope, and purpose in our lives.
Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman challenges us to break through cultural and societal barriers, recognizing the inclusive love and grace of Jesus that extends to all people.
John gives us another glimpse of Jesus' humanity as he speaks of how the divine became human because of God’s love for us.
John the Baptist continues to testify about Jesus in this passage, telling us we reject him at our own risk.
We can learn profound lessons of humility, purpose, and selflessness in John the Baptist's response to Jesus' increasing popularity, emphasizing the importance of recognizing our role in God's plan and rejoicing in the success of others.
Are we willing to confront the darkness within us and embrace the truth? Or do we want to cling to the shadows, allowing sin to have power over us? It is the choice we all have.
If we believe in the Gospel message of salvation, we are duty-bound to be ambassadors of Christ so that the world is saved and not condemned.
Everybody knows John 3:16, which says: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. What does it mean?
Jesus makes an enigmatic statement when he says that as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up. What could he mean?
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The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha
Being born again is an opportunity for a personal, life-changing encounter with God that brings joy, purpose, and a deeper connection to him. It is a radical experience that enables us to enter God's kingdom.
In today's passage, Jesus confronts our tendency to rely solely on the miraculous and invites us to a faith that transcends the temporary and touches the depths of our souls.
When Jesus says, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up," what did he mean?
Jesus cleansing the temple challenges us to align our worship practices with God's heart and to be catalysts for transformation both within the church and in the world around us.
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The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha
The miracle at Cana serves as a powerful testimony to Jesus' ability to satisfy our deepest needs while giving us an abundance of his goodness and grace.
The miracle at Cana encourages us to trust in God's timing, seek his will, and extend grace and compassion to others as we navigate our own lives and relationships.
Jesus is the bridge between heaven and earth. We have access to the heavenly realm, divine revelation, and an intimate relationship with the Father through faith in him.
Jesus knows us, warts and all, but when he looks at us, he doesn't see us just as we are; he sees us as the people he created us to be. If we trust him, he will help us become these people.
Thousands of people have found Jesus because somebody told them to come and see. You can do the same and change their lives forever.
God invites all of us to experience him personally so that we can satisfy our spiritual thirst and find fulfillment in his presence. Let us accept the invitation gratefully.
In his humanity, Jesus relied on the Holy Spirit for guidance, empowerment, and ministry. This reminds us of our need to be filled with the Holy Spirit and depend on his guidance and power in our own lives.
By undergoing baptism, Jesus set an example for his followers, showing the importance of humility, obedience, and identification with the human condition. Let us follow in his footsteps.
When John recognized Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah, he didn't hesitate to testify to the fact. Do we recognize Jesus as the Savior? If we do, do we testify to those who might not know him?
The phrase "Lamb of God" encapsulates the heart of the gospel message—Jesus' sacrificial death and triumphant resurrection—which brings hope, transformation, and reconciliation to all who embrace him as their Savior and Lord.
John the Baptism was a powerful example of humility, commitment, and authenticity. He prepared a way for the Lord. Let us prepare a way for his return.
If we are to live in the freedom and fullness of our faith, we need to understand the difference between law and grace, and how to live in the power of the latter.
The Shekinah glory is a beautiful, awe-inspiring concept highlighting God's desire to be present with his people. Let us experience its transformational power.
Those of us who believe in Christ become children of God. Let us embrace our identity as children of God with gratitude and awe, living in the reality of this truth, allowing it to shape our lives, relationships, and purpose.
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The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha
Jesus has entrusted us with the mission to share the message of hope, love, and redemption found in the Gospel, telling us to be his witnesses throughout the world.
The opening words of the Gospel of John echo the opening words of the Book of Genesis: In the beginning. What are the parallels we can draw?
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As we end our bite-sized reflections on the Gospel of Matthew, may we embrace our role as ambassadors of the gospel, sharing the message of salvation with boldness and love.
May we be courageous in embracing the truth of Jesus' resurrection and point others to the hope and salvation found in Christ alone despite the efforts of those who may try to stop us.
Being born again can be a terrifying experience because it implies we must first choose do die. But think of the caterpillar. If it didn't embrace change, it would never turn into a butterfly and fly!
The Jewish religious leaders inadvertently testified to the death of Jesus by placing guards around his tomb, but is there other evidence of Jesus' death?
The story of Joseph and Nicodemus invites us to consider our own commitment to Christ, even when it may be unpopular or require sacrifice, and our willingness to be associated with him.
When Jesus died, the heavy curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom, but what does it signify?
For three hours during the crucifixion, darkness came over all the land. What is the significance of this darkness?
This story about how pretty much everyone mocked Jesus as he hung on the cross invites us to examine our response to Jesus' sacrificial act and challenges us to embrace the transformative power of his love.
As we reflect on the contrasting responses to Jesus' crucifixion, let us examine our own attitudes and responses to the crucified Christ. May it inspire us to turn to Christ and embrace his grace.
The invitation to take up our crosses and participate in Christ's redemptive work is an invitation to a life of deep meaning, purpose, and transformation. Let us accept this invitation willingly.
Jesus' willingness to suffer cruel and degrading treatment is a testament to his great love for us. Do we understand this love and respond to it? Or do we take it for granted?
What is our role in the systems and structures that perpetuate injustice and how can we make a difference? These are things to think about as we reflect on the events leading to Jesus’ death.
It is natural to respond in anger when someone provokes us, but the Christian way is to respond in kindness. If it isn't possible then, remain silent and walk away. Silence is not agreement, and walking away is not cowardice.
While remorse can be a first step toward repentance, it is not sufficient on its own. True repentance involves a complete change of heart and a commitment to living differently in the future. Are you remorseful about your misdeeds or repentant?
When we discover that Spirit-filled men like Peter have fallen, but have risen again, then we have the hope that so can we. Have you fallen? Rise again!
As followers of Christ, we will face opposition and persecution for our faith. Like Jesus, we are called to remain faithful to God’s will and stand for the truth.
No words can describe the heartache when people close to us turn their backs on us. But God teaches us an important lesson here: to depend on him, not on people.
Jesus warned against using violence to solve problems or achieve one's goals. We must seek peaceful and nonviolent solutions to the challenges we face in life.
Judas is universally reviled and despised, but if we aren't careful, we can follow in his footsteps without realizing it.
Jesus said, "The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." Truer words were never spoken. How can we strengthen the spirit?
Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane challenges us to reflect on our own willingness to take up our own "cup of suffering" and follow Jesus, even when it means walking a difficult and painful path.
Like Peter, we too often make bold promises to God and fail to keep them. When this happens, let us remember to trust in the love and mercy of God and his unceasing grace.
Christ’s blood serves as a basis for a new covenant between God and humanity. Whenever we celebrate communion, we are called to recall this new covenant, and our new birth that results from it.
Judas didn’t think of the long-term consequences of his betrayal; he just thought of the immediate pay-off. We can do the same thing too, sacrificing eternal life for temporal satisfaction.
Jesus was committed to observing and honoring the rites and rituals of his people. We also need to, but we must be careful that we don’t do this mindlessly.
Why did Judas betray Jesus? While greed seems to be the apparent motive, there might have been other reasons why Judas sold out the Savior.
God loves us with an extravagant love? Can we describe our love for him as extravagant too, or is it miserly?
We are often placed in positions of power and authority over others. Do we use these gifts to serve others or for personal gain?
What is the relationship between faith and works? Paul and James appear to make contradictory statements, so how are we to understand it? It's simple, really.
We are stewards of every blessing that God has given us, whether time, talent, or treasure. We will be called to account for how we used them.
The Parable of the Ten Virgins is a frightening story about the fate that awaits those who aren’t prepared for the Lord’s coming. Are we ready?
Have you heard the saying, “When the cat is away, the mice will play?” The cat's on the way back!
Despite multiple warnings, the people during Noah’s time didn’t turn from their wicked ways. Then the flood destroyed them. Are we going to heed the warning signs?
As we might look for signposts on earth if Google isn't available to show us the way, we need to look for divine signposts to point us toward heaven.
Peter warned that there would be false teachers in the church, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought us (2 Peter 2:1). What do we do?
We need to take heed of the things that Jesus says because these are not just matters of life and death; they are matters of everlasting rest or eternal condemnation
Jesus warns about the end times, but most of us don't think it will happen in our lifetimes. We may be right. But the world ends for us when we end, no? Are you ready?
Jesus says that in the last days (that's now), there will be many coming out of the woodwork, saying all kinds of things to get us to follow them. What should we know?
Jesus prophecies the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem 40 years before it happened. But why would God allow the destruction of the temple in which people prayed to him?
The world is in shambles! How do we repair it? We can take a cue from Nehemiah, rather than the Pharisees, and begin the restoration today.
It's not a thought that is palatable, but we can be a lot like the Pharisees whom we despite, so perhaps we might want to change?
We continue our examination of the "woes" that Jesus said would befall the Pharisees — and might befall us if we act in imitation of them rather than of Jesus.
In the Beatitudes, Jesus spells out seven things that lead to blessings, grace, and peace. In the Woes, he spells out the things that lead to a life of misery, struggle, and unhappiness. Which do we want?
Jesus never asked us to do anything that he didn't do himself. We also should be careful to do the same.
David wrote: The LORD says to my lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet'" (Psalms 110:1).
Jesus tells us to love him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. The question is: How do we love someone we can't see or hear?
Did you ever wonder what happens to relationships after the resurrection? Do our spouses remain our spouses? Will we recognize each. other?
Jesus once told us to be innocent as doves, but shrewd as snakes. This is because God is pure with the pure, but shrewd with the devious. Here's an example!
All believers have received the robe of righteousness that comes through faith in Christ Jesus. However, are we wearing it now?
The Jews were God's chosen people, but when they didn't fulfill their obligations, he took the "vineyard" from them and gave it to us! Are we fulfilling OUR obligations?
In the Parable of the Two Sons, Jesus speaks about a father who tells his two boys to go and work in the vineyard. Which one represents us?
Jesus made it clear to everybody that he was from God and that his purpose was to save the world from the effects of sin that had enslaved it. Do you believe this?
Jesus says: If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. Experience has shown us that not all our prayers are answered. So, what's wrong?
Jesus once cursed a fig tree causing it to wither and die! He was undoubtedly angry at some people, but why take it out on a tree?
If we want to avoid a murderous spirit taking control of us — as it did the religious leaders of the past — then we need to ensure that we take steps to combat jealousy.
Jesus said 2,000 years ago, "My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are making it ‘a den of robbers." He might say the same thing today.
Jesus freed a donkey that was tied and rode on it into Jerusalem. Can he use us who have been set free for his glory too?
People might try to stop us from going to Jesus. Let us not let them intimidate or put us off because great — and eternal — is the reward for those who find Jesus.
Jesus doesn’t have a problem with us wanting to become great; he questions the methodology. Do we want to play by the world's rules or heaven's?
We are all children of God, but there is a price for sonship. What is the price?
Many parents try to fulfill their unfulfilled ambitions through their children, which can become unbearable. What are parents to do?
Jesus spoke about this impending fate three times to his apostles? Why?
If Jesus compares heaven to a man who works all day getting paid as a man who does an hours work, then it must mean God is not fair, right? Is God unfair?
Why should we follow Jesus? What's in it for us? That's a legitimate question, so here's the legitimate answer.
Do you really trust God? If he were to ask you to drop everything you were doing and follow him, would you do so immediately?
Jesus said to a young man: “Go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and then come, follow me.” What would you do if Jesus said this to you?
Jesus says that those who hinder the little children from coming to him will be hauled to task. Might you be one such person?
In a world where everything is disposable, from coffee cups and napkins to gadgets and electronics, people have become disposable too. So, how will marriages last?
When a married couple becomes "one flesh" they become a single entity, not just for that moment of sexual union, but for the rest of their lives.
How many times have you heard about the need to forgive those who have hurt us? So, why do you still harbor unforgiveness in your heart?
How many times do you think we should forgive somebody before we break their nose? Once, twice, three times?
The church — that’s us — needs to be cautious about how it goes about treating "sinners" in the church. Our attitudes can cause people to be lost and that is not the desire of God.
There is sin in the church just as there is sin in the world. How do we deal with it? Jesus offers some advice.
The world is full of little lambs who are lost. Who will go in search of them to bring them home? You, perhaps?
God calls us to radical holiness, asking us to treat anything that causes us to sin as we would treat a gangrenous limb: by ruthless amputation.
Pride is the mother of all sins and we need to be careful we don't need to fall into its trap. What's the antidote? Humility. But how do we become humble?
Jesus never does anything normally. But then why should he? He is God. Besides, normal is boring. Don’t you think?
When we hear some of the things that Jesus says or does, our brains don’t register them because it discards them as very strange, or impossible. We lose out on a lot as a result!
Jesus said: "Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move." Move any mountains lately?
Do you ever wish you could be a hero? Well, you can! Jesus is inviting you to be one!
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The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha
Hearing is the act of receiving sounds by the ear. Listening is something we consciously choose to do. Do you listen?
If you owned an ancient black and white television and somebody offered you a brand new ultra slim 65 inch 4K UHD TV in exchange at no cost what would you do?
A “worldly” way of thinking can be a stumbling block to us who are trying to lead a godly life. We can also cause others to stumble.
Of all the questions that Jesus has ever asked, the one he asks today is perhaps the most important of all. “Who do you say I am?” What is your answer?
Jesus often spoke in riddles! So how is one to understand the things he says? With the Gift of Understanding!
Our God is a God who reveals himself when sought. If you are confused about his existence or unsure about his name, ask!
It isn’t the delivery of God’s word that changes us; it is our receptivity to it. How hungry are you for God's word?
If Jesus is truly compassionate, and cares so much about us, why does he leave us to suffer?
Jesus appears very xenophobic in his attitude towards a woman who went to him seeking deliverance for her daughter. How does one explain this?
Jesus says that we will be judged by the things we say. So, how do you think we will fare?
Following traditions is not a bad thing — provided we understand why we do what we do.
Three things implicit in Peter's single statement — “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water" — offer some tremendous life lessons to us today,
Many years ago the prophet Isaiah said, "You who have no money, come buy and eat." How do you buy anything without money?
Do we ever realize how similar we are to the villains we despite in the Bible?
Jealousy is an ugly emotion. It leads to depression, anxiety, anger, rage, frustration, fear, and even murder. Who are you jealous of?
Jesus is looking for kingdom builders — people who will grow his kingdom by teachings its truths. Interested?
On Judgment Day, the angels will separate the wicked from the righteous. Will we be counted among the righteous?
We have all discovered the treasure that is Jesus. The question is: Do we know how valuable he is?
Jesus explains the parable of the weeds, but leaves one important question unanswered.
Jesus' parables were simple stories that he told, but they were not easy to understand. They were like puzzles that one had to solve. The question is: why?
In this Parable of the Yeast Jesus talks about how a little yeast makes a huge difference to the dough. So what?
Jesus said that although the mustard seed is the smallest of all seeds, when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree. But this is not botanically true, so why?
If you wanted to take down a city that has strong defenses, what’s the best way to do it? Take it down from within.
The Parable of the Sower provides a glimpse of our hearts and understanding it might help us understand how we react to the word of God.
Unlike commonly believed, the stories Jesus told were neither simple, not easy to understand. Why did Jesus speak in riddles?
These reflections, like the word of God, often serve as a reflection of ourselves. How do we react to what is revealed?
Jesus said: "Whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” Would we qualify as Jesus' family?
Can a Christian be possessed? The short answer is: No. However, there can be areas of our life that are not brought under God's control. We need deliverance.
God does not call only individuals to repentance but societies as well. Unfortunately, everyone is looking for a sign. Are you?
Jesus said: By your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned. How do you think we will fare?
When Jesus said that anyone who spoke a word against the Holy Spirit would not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come, what did he mean?
If Satan is divided against himself, his kingdom cannot stand. Likewise, if the church is divided against itself, the church cannot stand.
When we don't follow the rules people make, they want to punish us — sometimes with death. What should we do?
Without obedience to authority there would be anarchy. So, when is it ok to be disobedient?
Situational ethics means that one chooses how to act based on the needs of a situation rather than absolute moral standards. Was Jesus practicing this in today's passage?
Jesus offers us rest not only from the burden of sin, but also from the burden of self-righteousness.
Christ has made the Father known to *all* of us. He has also made the Father’s *business* known to us. How's that going?
The Freshness Principle states: "Whenever you see something, or hear something, or do something, imagine you are seeing/hearing/doing it for the first time, even if you have seen/heard/done it a hundred times before.
Speaking for God the prophet Ezekiel said: Repent! Why do you want to die? I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, so repent and live!" Let us all repent and live!
Do we want to be remembered like the scribes and Pharisees who will be known only for their opposition to John and Jesus, or will we be beacons of light in a dark world in imitation of the latter?
What did Jesus mean when he said that among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he?
We tend to expect perfection from people we put on pedestals, which is baffling because if there is one thing we should have learned from Scripture, it is that all its heroes failed. What matters is that they didn't give up. And we shouldn't either.
Jesus tells his apostles that whoever welcomes them actually welcomes him. And there are rewards in store for those who are welcoming.
When it comes to Jesus it is all or nothing proposition. He doesn't want half our hearts; he wants all of it.
“I have not come to bring peace on earth, but a sword,” Jesus said. What could he possibly mean?
When was the last time you spoke about Jesus, or even mentioned his name, in a group of non-believers?
If Jesus told you that you would go through a lot of suffering if you followed him, would you stick by his side?
In the world, students may eclipse their teachers in knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. However, when it comes to Jesus, we simply cannot overtake him, but we can — and must — live lives in imitation of him.
Does the world love you or hate you? Jesus said: “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own.”
Jesus tells us that the Holy Spirit will speak for us when we need to preach the faith or defend it. How does this work?
When we start proclaiming the gospel, as Jesus commands us to, some will accept the good news with great joy. Others, however, will reject it. What are we to do?
When Jesus commissions his apostles, he tells them to depend solely on the provision of God for their needs. It is an amazing way of living, which I call “walking in the supernatural”. What does it mean to walk in the supernatural?
We can all exercise the power of deliverance, and *should* exercise it, especially with ourselves. The method is simple, and the result depends on only one thing: faith.
You may have heard the saying: “God does not choose the qualified, he qualifies the chosen.” We can see the truth of this in the twelve men that Jesus chose to be his apostles. Has he chosen you?
The essential mission of the church is evangelization. This very brief passage contains five principles that we can follow.
It isn't easy to journey through life when we are physically blind. But it is even worse when we are spiritually blind. How can we see? Try Jesus.
Faith is more than believing that God will heal us if we ask him to. Faith is believing that God knows what he is doing and trusting him with that.
In life’s journey, there will be people who leave our side because of death. This will be met with much weeping, but that’s okay. Tears are the price one pays for love. What is not ok is clinging to the person, continually expressing the wish that he or she was still alive.
When reading the Bible, one thing causes believers a great deal of confusion: reconciling the instructions contained in the Old Testament with the instructions contained in the New. What should we do?
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Fasting is a good practice, and one that Jesus engaged in often. One very good reason to fast is to discipline our bodies. Here are a few ways in which we can fast.
Jesus had the heart of a shepherd, moved with compassion for people because they were lost. And they flocked to him. The church needs shepherds with a heart like Christ's. Do you have a heart like his?
If sin is the cause of sickness and suffering, then the obvious antidote is the cessation of sins and a life of holiness. How do we do this?
Today’s story about deliverance in the Garadenses is bizarre. Not just because Jesus sent pigs flying, but because the townspeople got upset with Jesus. Why?
We all know how Jesus calmed storms. Based on these stories, we can develop a few important principles about the storms in our lives.
Have you ever been to a meeting with church leaders where they talk about how they can increase their numbers? The ideas are diverse and plentiful, but do nothing to grow more followers. So what do we do? Learn to recruit followers, Jesus style!
Matthew quotes Isaiah as saying Jesus came not only to take away our iniquities but also our infirmities. Which leads to the question: if this is what Jesus came to do, then why are so many of us sick?
When a centurion approaches Jesus seeking healing for his servant who has suffered from a stroke, Jesus asks if she should come even before the Centurion can make his request, suggesting Jesus' eagerness to heal us.
There is a longing in every human being for physical intimacy. When we don't have sufficient human contact, we can became depressed and suicidal. What do we do when we don't have someone to hug?
Teaching *as one who has authority* is different from teaching *with authority.* What do we need to do to preach as one with authority?
Do you know the story of The Three Little Pigs? To understand Jesus’ teaching today, all we have to do is think of The Three Little Pigs, who represent us today, and of the Big Bad Wolf, who represents the devil.
A very tough Jesus doesn’t mince words as he warns us that on Judgement Day, many who have called him Lord will not enter heaven, nor will many who claim to have served him here on earth. “I will tell them plainly,” he says, “I never knew you.” What does he mean?
There were false prophets in Jesus’ time, and there are false prophets today. How does one recognize them? Not through signs and wonders, which even the devil can perform, but through the fruit, which the enemy cannot duplicate.
Jesus said: “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
"Do to others what you would have them do to you." This is known as The Golden Rule. If we — regardless of faith — can practice this one rule, the world would be a much better place than it is.
Nobody can give gifts like our Father in heaven! First he gave us the gift of salvation through his Son, Jesus. And through Jesus, we received the gift of the Holy Spirit, who comes with gifts of his own - four bags of them!
Ask, and it will be given you, says Jesus, encouraging us to ask our Heavenly Father for the things we want much as we would ask our earthly fathers. How do we ensure we receive what we ask for?
Everyone has the right to choose to believe whatever he or she wants to believe. What is the evangelist’s job then? It is merely to share our faith, and the reasons for our belief. It is up to people to accept it as the truth, or not.
Have you ever noticed how we like to fix the faults in other people instead of in ourselves? There are three reasons why we do this. Let us discover them.
The only person who has the right to judge is Jesus, and if he chooses to be merciful, how can we, so much in need to mercy, choose to judge? Something to think about today.
Jesus asks: "Why do you worry about tomorrow? When tomorrow comes it will bring a new set of worries. Today's troubles are enough for today." I know that sounds a little pessimistic, but it isn't really. Jesus is simply telling us to live a day at a time. And it's a great philosophy.
Do you worry? I’m guessing you do. Almost everybody worries. And why not? There is plenty to worry about. But we don't need to because we have a mighty God who also happens to be our Father.
We are often faced with a choice between two desirable things. Our typical reaction is to say: I want both. This can be a problem if we want the things of heaven *and* the things of the world because they are usually incompatible. One such thing is money.
Jesus says our bodies will be full of light if our eyes are healthy. But our bodies will be full of darkness if our eyes are unhealthy. What does Jesus mean by healthy and unhealthy eyes? He can’t be speaking in a medical context, surely. He isn’t.
There is something beyond death. It is life everlasting. Which means it pretty much goes on forever. While we put in so much effort to secure things here on earth that don’t last, most of us do nothing to ensure we have built up something for ourselves in heaven.
In the passage we just read, Jesus speaks about fasting, advising his listeners of what to do “when” they fast; not “if” they fast, suggesting it is something we need to do. Why?
Jesus said: “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” We are forgiven in the proportion we forgive others.
When we call God "Our Father" we acknowledge two things: One, I am a child of the Father; two, every other believer is also a child of the Father. Do we truly believe this?
One day the apostles went to Jesus, asking him to teach them how to pray. They had undoubtedly been taught several ways of praying, just like we have, but they must have noticed that Jesus prayed very differently from them. What did he teach them?
We have heard this passage so often, we believe we understand what Jesus is trying to say here: not to put on public displays of our acts of holiness, but to be a little discrete. That is the primary lesson, of course, but we might obtain a few more jewels if we dig deeper.
One of the things we often say is: “I’m only human.” What do we mean when we say we *only* human? That we are pathetic, miserable, useless creatures who cannot help but sin, right? But is that what we are?
When Jesus was quoting that part about “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth,” he was actually quoting Scripture. Does this mean that God allowed for vendetta? Not quite so!
The world lacks people of integrity today. It would be wonderful if we Christians could be men and women of integrity, people of their word. How do we begin?
Studies have shown that the divorce rate has risen by 250% since 1960 and steadily rising despite the number of marriages falling. What can we do to stop the number of divorces?
Lust is something that nearly every single one of us struggles with. How do we resist it? Here are a few things we might want to try.
We all make mistakes. And despite our best intentions to the contrary, we will continue to make them. We will say things we shouldn’t say and do things we shouldn’t do. When we apologize, we take responsibility for our actions, admitting that we made a mistake.
Jesus used to get mad with the Pharisees, calling them a brood of vipers, because he didn't like their sense of self-righteousness. We can be guilty of this, too, so let us understand what self-righteousness is if we want to ensure that Jesus doesn’t say *we* belong to a family of snakes!
Jesus says that anyone who breaks one of the commandments might be the least in the kingdom of heaven, but he will be IN the kingdom of heaven! Does he means what we think it means?
Jesus tells us that we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. This can describe two sets of people in Christian ministry: those in visible service and those who work unseen. We are all called to be one or the other, if not both.
The beatitudes - I like to call them BE Attitudes - are eight attitudes that Jesus says will bless us. They are not easily understood, but let me try to explain them in a sentence or two.
We need miracles in our lives today, perhaps more than the people needed them 2,000 years ago. So, how can we experience them? Here are ten ways to release God’s healing power.
Seven of the twelve men that Jesus chose to be his apostles are believed to be fishermen. Although fishing might have been a dominant profession in first-century Israel, the number of fishermen Jesus chose looks pretty disproportionate. So, why?
Every prophet of note in the Old Testament called people to repentance. However, although Jesus' message was the same, the context was now different because the “kingdom of heaven” was contained in Jesus himself. What are the implications?
This is a beautiful story of hope, encouragement, and inspiration to all of us because it shows us that we can resist temptation when it comes our way.
When we read today’s passage about the baptism of Jesus, a question immediately comes to mind. Why was Jesus baptized in the waters of the Jordan? Was it a purely a symbolic gesture? Was it because he needed sanctification? Listen to find out.
John the Baptist was a “preparer.” The word describes somebody who is setting up something for someone else. It is a word that should describe all of us.
In today’s reading, we have two instances of God speaking to Joseph in his dreams, which leads to the question: does God speak to us in our dreams too? The short answer is: yes.
During the slaughter of the infants by King Herod about two thousand years ago, Rachel is said to have raised her head and wept. Who is Rachel and why did she weep? And why should we weep with her?
Herod was a man of great power. Not everyone becomes as powerful as Herod, but many of us would like to have power over other people: to dominate them and to be able to control them. That is the way of the world; not of heaven.
One of the greatest heroes of the Bible is often relegated to the equivalent of a movie extra, which is a pity because we can learn some tremendous lessons from his life. This is Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus.
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The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha
Why did Matthew start his gospel with a rather long genealogy instead of getting straight into the action like Mark did, or beginning with a tale of two miracle births like Luke did. Matthew had some important reasons. Here are a few.
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