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Kingdom Comes
The glory of the King was veiled behind flesh but on one occasion it peeked through the veil for three men to see. And they were changed by what they saw. They did not understand all that they saw but
The Way of the Cross
The disciples recognize Jesus as Messiah and Son of God but without realizing all that the Messiah has come to do. So Jesus begins teaching them the way of the cross. And there is resistance from them
Father Reveals Son
Jesus could be mysterious at times. So when He asked His disciples questions, its a wonder that someone would speak up. Thankfully Simon Peter would speak up. And His answer this time is as solid as
Hypocrisy Exposed
The religious leaders were full of hot air, it seems. Jesus condemned their prideful refusal to believe the evidence from God that Jesus was the Messiah sent from heaven. Rather, they stubbornly clung
Humility and Faith
This story is uncomfortable for us, and is probably intended to be. We know Jesus is compassionate and not prejudiced but it sounds bad here. Maybe Jesus has more going on here than meets the eye. May
Generosity and Gratitude
The believers in Philippi had given generously to Paul once again. And he wanted to express his gratitude without sounding too desperate yet not unappreciative either. Plus he wanted them to know that
Thoughts and Prayers
Do we think about what we are thinking? Our lives follow our thoughts. Thus Paul says to direct our thoughts where we want to go. And we can ask God to help us with our thoughts in prayer and thanksgi
Redeemed and Restored
Isaiah foretold of the Servant of God who would suffer death as the perfect sacrifice for the sin of Gods people. His words remained mysterious for seven hundred years until Jesus of Nazareth accompl
Triumphal Entry
Jesus arrives in Jerusalem to cheering crowds, hailing Him as their favorite conquering king. But while He does not silence the crowd, He also does little to encourage the scene. He shows up in humili
Pursue the Prize
Paul has already challenged his readers that he has considered all his prior accomplishments before Christ as worthless in comparison to knowing Christ and being like Him. Now Paul says that it is his