Luke 5 tells the amazing story of Jesus in his early days of ministry, giving Simon Peter and his cohort of fishermen a miraculous catch of fish. So many that, when the crews of two fishing boats tried to haul them in together, both boats began to sink! And this after a whole night of … Read more
There is no shortage of mysteries to ponder in God’s Word! Heavenly things and invisible things are always mysterious to earthlings staring at a toaster. Mysteries about what God holds out to us must be taken in faith until we understand them. Such a mystery is in the words of Apostle Paul in Ephesians 2:6: … Read more
Hebrews Chapter 9 is packed with powerful things worth pondering. As a bonus, it offers a surprising revelation: that the New Covenant of Christ is actually the promised eternal inheritance. Up to now, the author focused on explaining the New Covenant. So why does the author suddenly begin using the term “inheritance?” Glad you asked. … Read more
Today I am pondering Hebrews Chapter 7, and one special phrase in the following passage that especially stirs my spirit: The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. Hebrews 7:18-19 The “former … Read more
The author of Hebrews was on a mission. It was to convince redeemed Jewish believers that Jesus was not only their Savior, but their ONLY Savior and connection to God. Undoubtedly that was a tough sell in light of the fact that for thousands of years every Jew was taught to rely on their High … Read more
It’s a good time to review how we came to have Christ, a Son given to us from God, and to celebrate His Christmas. It’s a good time for connecting the New Covenant DNA dots, to not only realize the reason for the season, but the covenant promise of God fulfilled in the season. About … Read more
Ponder with me today the words of Isaiah the Prophet, Chapter 35: 1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the … Read more
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. John 14:27 (NASB) Consider this: Jesus first spoke these words to His disciples on the verge of their most terrifying moment. They … Read more
The very first Scripture I ever read was John 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. I had just poured out my heart, confessing every sin and failing to … Read more
The New Testament Greek writers used one of two words in referring to the Word or words of God: logos or rhema. It is helpful to know the difference and what they each reveal about how God communicates to the Christian believer. Our book, Can I Really Hear God? includes a chapter just on this … Read more
