“The Pharisee was shocked and somewhat offended when he saw that Jesus didn’t wash up before the meal.” (Luke 11:38 MSG) Jesus had been invited to dinner at a Pharisee’s home. It’s hard to believe it was an earnest invitation, but more likely some biblical…
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“We ask God to give you complete knowledge of His will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding.” (Colossians 1:9 NLT) Honestly, ‘complete knowledge of His will’ trips me up a bit today. Can we truly know the ins and outs of the will…
“For a branch cannot produce suit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in Me.” (John 15:4 NLT) Jesus brings up some uncomfortable truths. Sin cuts us off from Christ and we will remain fruitless until we…
“Jesus, with a loud cry, gave his last breath. At that moment the temple curtain ripped down the middle.” (Mark 15:37-38 MSG) Ever since the fall, true intimacy has been out of reach. Shame sent the whole of humanity scurrying from God and each other,…