Matthew 6:5-13 (ESV) 5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and […] The post The Lord’s Prayer (Matt 6:5-13) first appeared on …

Jesus Revealed as Fully Human-Jesus Revealed in Scripture-Jesus Revealed as Fully God

Luke 24:36-53 36 As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!” 37 But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39 See […] The post The Revelation of Jesus, part 2 (Luke 24:36-53)…

Seeing Jesus, But Not-Seeing Jesus in Scripture-Seeing Jesus in Person

Luke 24:13-35 {ESV) 13 That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14 and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15 While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. 16 But […] The post The Revelation of Jesus, part …

The Tomb-The Empty Tomb-The Testimony

Luke 23:50-24:12 (ESV) 50 Now there was a man named Joseph, from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man, 51 who had not consented to their decision and action; and he was looking for the kingdom of God. 52 This man went to Pilate and […] The post He Is Not Here, He Has Been Raised (Luke 23:50-24:12) f…

- The Heart of a Prophet-- The Heart of a Priest-- The Heart of a King

Luke 23:26-49 (ESV) 26 And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus. 27 And there followed him a great multitude of the people and of women who were mourning and lamenting for him. 28 But turning […] The post Crucifixion and Salvation: Accomplished…

- Trials-- Verdicts-- Outcome

Luke 23:1-25 (ESV) 23 Then the whole company of them arose and brought him before Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, “We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding us to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king.” 3 And Pilate asked him, “Are you the King of […] The post God in the Dock (Luke 23:1-25…

- Peter Is Tested -- Jesus Is Tested

Luke 22:54-71 (ESV) 54 Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house, and Peter was following at a distance. 55 And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. 56 Then a servant girl, seeing him as he […] The post Denials and Trials (Luke 22:54-71) …

The Will of God and the Will of Jesus-The Will of Jesus and the Will of Man-The Will of Satan and the Will of God

Luke 22:39-54 (ESV) 39 And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. 40 And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” 41 And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and […] The post What Did Jesus Want? (Luke 22:39-54) first appeared on Hope…

1. Died to the Law -1-6--2. The Battle -7-20--3. Deliverance -21-25-

Romans 7 (ESV) Died to the Law (1-6) 7 Or do you not know, brothers—for I am speaking to those who know the law—that the law is binding on a person only as long as he lives? 2 For a married woman is bound by law to her husband while he lives, but if her husband dies […] The post Bad to the Bone (Romans 7) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.…

- The Lord Provides-- The Times Are Changing-- The Scripture Is Fulfilled

- Double-Minded Disciples-- Simon and Satan-- Knapsacks and Knives

Luke 22:24-38 (ESV) 24 A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. 25 And he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. 26 But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you […] The post One Last Thing Before We Go… …

Preparations, part 1 -1-6--Preparations, part 2 -7-13--A New Meal -14-23--A New Covenant -14-23-

Luke 22:1-23 (ESV) Luke 22:1-23 (ESV) 1 Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called the Passover. 2 And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death, for they feared the people. 3 Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of […] The post Preparing for Something New (Luke 22:1-23)…

- Covenant Keepers, Not Consumers-- Unity, Not Unison-- Not Easy, but Not Hopeless

Ephesians 4:1-16 (ESV) 4 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is […] The post We’re One, But We’re Not the S…

- Of Wealth, Ownership, and Stewardship-- Of Tithes, Offerings, and Hearts-- Of Yeah Buts, Now Whats, and What ifs

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 (ESV) 6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to […] The post Stewards of the…

- The Foundation of the Fellowship-- The Mission of the Fellowship-- The Barriers to the Fellowship-- The Strength of the Fellowship

Philippians 1:3-11 (ESV) 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you […] The post The Fellowship of the Saints (Philippians 1:3-11) first a…

1 Peter 2:4-10 (ESV) 4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For it stands […] The post What Is the Church? What Is th…

1. Remorse -1 Samuel 7-1-2--2. Return -1 Sam 7-3-11--3. Renewal -1 Samuel 7-12-17--4. Between Remembrance and Anticipation

1 Samuel 6:13-16 13 Now the people of Beth-shemesh were reaping their wheat harvest in the valley. And when they lifted up their eyes and saw the ark, they rejoiced to see it. 14 The cart came into the field of Joshua of Beth-shemesh and stopped there. A great stone was there. And they split up the […] The post Restorations, Returns, and Renewals (…

Advent themes from Isaiaih

Advent themes in Isaiah. Isaiah 8:22-9:7 Isaiah 5:20 Isaiah 6:1-7 Isaiah 25:6-8 Isaiah 26:19 Isaiah 40:1;10 Isaiah 42:1-3 Isaiah 49:1-7 Isaiah 50:10 Isaiah 53:1-6;11-12 Isaiah 59:9-10 Isaiah 60 Isaiah 61:1-5 Isaiah 65:17-25 Isaiah 66:1-2 The post The Light Is for the Darkness (Isaiah) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.…

- Deception-- Persecution-- Judgment-- Deliverance-- Readiness

Luke 21:5-38 (ESV) 5 And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, 6 “As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” 7 And they asked him, “Teacher, […] The post It’s the End of the World as We Know…

- When It Looks Like Something but Is Less Than Nothing-- When It Looks Like Nothing but Is More Than Some Things

Luke 20:45-21:4 (ESV) 45 And in the hearing of all the people he said to his disciples, 46 “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, 47 who devour widows’ houses […] The post Looks Can Be Deceiving (Luke 20:45-21:4) fi…

- Political Traps-- Theological Herrings-- Foundational Truths

Luke 20:19-44 (ESV) 19 The scribes and the chief priests sought to lay hands on him at that very hour, for they perceived that he had told this parable against them, but they feared the people. 20 So they watched him and sent spies, who pretended to be sincere, that they might catch him in something he […] The post A Day of Questions: The Question …

- Rejected Authority-- Rejected Land Owner-- Rejected Cornerstone

- Royal Entry-- Real Sorrow-- Righteous Anger

- Enemies-- Faithful Servants-- Unfaithful Servants

- The Disciples Who Do Not See-- The Blind Man Who Sees

- Death in Moab -1-5--- Love and Loyalty --esed- -6-18--- call me Bitter -19-22-

- Receiving the Kingdom-- Earning the Kingdom-- The Impossibility of the Kingdom

Two Men-Two Prayers-Two Outcomes

- The Purpose of the Parable-- The Jury on the Judge-- The Wisdom of the Widow