“But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men” (Matthew 15:9, KJV). The scribes and Pharisees, expecting to see Jesus at the Passover, had laid a trap for Him. But Jesus, knowing their purpose, had absented Himself from this gathering. “Then came together unto Him the Pharisees, and certain ofContinue reading “When Traditions Are Entrapments”
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Choose Hissing or Hailing: Slavery to Global Formalism or Freedom in Loving Truth
“Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away?“Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.“And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God” (John 6:67-69, KJV). Without attempting to hinder those who were leavingContinue reading “Choose Hissing or Hailing: Slavery to Global Formalism or Freedom in Loving Truth”
Unwelcome Truth
“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned” (1 Corinthians 2:14, KJV) Christ had spoken a sacred, eternal truth regarding the relation between Himself and His followers. He knew the character of those whoContinue reading “Unwelcome Truth”
Bread of Life: The Word
“It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4 KJV). The life of Christ that gives life to the world is in His word. It was by His word that Jesus healed disease and cast out demons; by His wordContinue reading “Bread of Life: The Word”
Eternal Life: Now
“And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.“He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life” (1 John 5:11, 12 KJV). Again Christ appealed to those stubborn hearts. “Him that cometh to Me IContinue reading “Eternal Life: Now”
Selfish Hopes Dashed, Hatred Erupts
“Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed” (John 6:27 KJV). When Christ forbade the people to declare Him king, He knew that a turning point in His history was reached.Continue reading “Selfish Hopes Dashed, Hatred Erupts”
Walking on Water: Night of Terror and Trust
“But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: whenContinue reading “Walking on Water: Night of Terror and Trust”