Jesus calls us to count the cost of following Him. This involves prioritizing the kingdom of God above all else, even when it requires sacrifice.Single-minded FocusJust as a plowman must keep his eyes forward to plow effectively, Christians must keep their eyes on Jesus to live effectively ...
The fruit Jesus grows in us consists of godly character, as well as effectiveness of whatever mission he calls us to (15:8). Abiding in Christ means loving him, which results in willing obedience to his commands (15:10). Jesus doesn't want us to operate as unthinking servants, but as...
Jesus Calls Peter (1:40-42)James J. Tissot, 'The Calling of Saint John and Saint Andrew' (1886-94), gouache on paper, 9.7x6", Brooklyn Museum. The two disciples who have begun to follow Jesus aren't quiet about their discovery. They tell their friends. We don't know the identity ...
- Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit will take over the disciples' mouths, guide them in all ways, and that it will be the Holy Spirit speaking, not them. Mark 13:11 Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is ...
Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King 11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one...
The use of "son of John" grounds Peter in his earthly identity, yet also calls him to rise to his spiritual calling. do you love Me?The Greek word for love used here is "agapao," which denotes a selfless, sacrificial love. Jesus is probing the depth of Peter's commitment, asking ...
In fact He loves us so much, He sent His Son Jesus to the earth, He lived a perfect life, and then was put to death on a cross. This was no mistake or human plan. God had a plan to die on our behalf to pay the price for our rebellion against Him. The Bible calls that sin...
By doing so, you, My disciples, will bring Me relief from this terrible heartbreaking scourge. Those, who die in mortal sin, are destined for the fires of Hell. Many commit these sins, in the belief that if there really is a God, then...
44You see here that David calls the Messiah his Lord. So can you really say that the Messiah is David's son?’ Jesus speaks against the teachers of God's Law 45All the people were listening to Jesus. Jesus then said to his disciples,46‘Be careful not to do the same as the teacher...
#463 - Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult Of our life's wild, restless sea; Day by day his voice invites us, Saying, "Christian, follow me!"