When Jesus hung out with unpopular people (e.g. Samaritans [see John 4]) He did not call them “Satan,” but rather He was truly able to enjoy His experience with them. But whenever Jesus crossed paths with people trying to be popular, He did call them “Satan.” For instance, to the Pharisees Jesus says, “You are […]
[1] No religious constitution should be supported by the civil power further than may be necessary for protection and security equal and common to all others.
A couple of Sundays back, Brandon Hawkes came to the weekly gathering at 10101, and he invited us to imaginatively immerse ourselves in the scene where Jesus asks His followers, “Who do people say that I am?” And Jesus’ followers say, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of […]
1:14 The Word became flesh! Really!? The eternal Word of God became flesh!? Really!? Who does that!? …Think about it! Really think about it! Think about being limitless! Think about being invulnerable! Then think about embracing limits! Think about embracing vulnerabilities! Really!? 1:14 The Word dwelt among us! Really!? Seriously!? Think about a wretched and […]
After the big showdown on Mt. Carmel Elijah had all the confidence in the world! Right? Well… There was this intense woman named Jezebel, and she was really upset with Elijah for killing hundreds of her sycophants. And Jezebel said, “I’m gonna kill Elijah!” But Elijah had just seen supernatural fire from heaven on […]
Interviewer: Where are you from? Widow: Zarephath. Interviewer: Tell me what happened. Widow: I was gathering sticks to make a fire to cook one last meager meal for my son and myself before we died of starvation, and this rando guy shows up demanding that I feed him. Interviewer: Did you feed the rando […]
God: What do you have going on later today? Elijah: No plans. God: I want you to go visit with the head of state, and tell him that he’s wrong, and that I’m going to punish him. Elijah: Copy that. What should I do after that meeting? God: Well, he’s gonna be really angry, so […]
King Solomon is like The Count of Monte Cristo. His wisdom is beyond anything the world has ever known. He has a discerning mind, such that none like him has been before, and none like him shall arise after his time (1 Kings 3:12). Not only is he singularly wise, but the Maker also gave […]
“Those whom you bless are blessed, and those whom you curse are cursed.” – people say this about The Menace (#renown #influence). “I will bring back word to you, as the LORD speaks to me.” – The Menace “Who are these men with you?” – God asks The Menace “These men are powerful politicians and […]