God So Loved
Today we conclude Nicodemus' night time discussion with Jesus. Jesus has been discussing the Spirit and now he turns to the subject of belief, namely belief in Jesus as, not…
Born Again
Last week we learned that Nicodemus was a part of the upper crust of Jewish religious society in Jerusalem. Let's see what he says to Jesus in this one-on-one discussion.…
Who Was Nicodemus?
Last year, while leading a small group session at a conference, I asked the question, "What do you know about Nicodemus?" One person responded that Nicodemus was a Pharisee; another said…
Three Smart men and a Star
Last night, we put away our last Christmas decoration. You may or may not have done the same. But before we leave Christmas as a 2014 memory, I'd like to…
Testimony of a Bethlehem Shepherd
One night I was out in the field near Bethlehem helping my nephew and uncle with their flock. We had settled the sheep down for the night in the pen.…
Going to Elizabeth’s House
While out thoughts are knee-deep in Christmas, let's explore an account that often goes unnoticed amongst the shepherds, manger, angels, and such. It's Mary's trip to visit her relative, Elizabeth.…
Interruptions
Perhaps you've read the humorous tales of the housewife who sits down to write a few bills when the phone rings. She goes to another room to look up an…
The Word Was Out
The word was out for sure. After Jesus amazed the Capernaum worshippers in the synagogue with His amazing teaching and the healing of the man with evil spirits, the word…
What About Demons?
Last week Jesus was amazing the worshippers with his teaching when a man with evil spirits interrupted the service. Before we leave that dramatic scene in Mark 1:23-27, let’s explore…
Where Did That Come From?
Last week, we left Jesus in the synagogue amazing the crowd with his teaching. Right in the middle of this wonderful teaching session, we hear a loud outburst. Every eye…