Friday, Jul 27, 2007

Jesus: Miracle Worker

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In first century Israel, a wedding was a “huge event.” There was no TV, no radio, no theatre, and very little entertainment, so a wedding was one of the biggest and most elaborate events of a lifetime. Jesus was about to bless marriage and demonstrate that he was the Messiah with his first miracle

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Thursday, Jul 19, 2007

The Call to Discipleship

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John 1:35-42

Some people, from the moment of conversion, follow Jesus with a passion that is unmatched; they never look back. They are disciples. Some follow at a distance, and will admit readily that they lack zeal for ministry and the drive to serve Jesus; they never catch on. Some of them even drop out after a while. And then there are others who need a little prodding. They are sincere seekers. They may even begin well. But it seems to take time, extraordinary circumstances and several calls from God before they finally step out in faith and become unwavering followers. For them, the hot coals of discipleship must be fanned into flame.

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Wednesday, Jul 11, 2007

The Real Temptation of Jesus

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Matthew 4

Today we will look at the “Real Temptation of Christ” as it is recorded in Scripture. And the questions we have about the temptation of Christ is these: Was Jesus tormented by guilt, shame or remorse; was he torn by his own desires and the call of God?. Was he a lonely, masochistic soul full of self-contempt, writhing in inner agony, fear and doubt over his voices and visions. Was he nearly wrenched away from his mission because of temptation?

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