Who Am I 13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” Matthew 16:13 What an interesting question and one that is vital today in our day. As Christians, and especially as Adventists, we have a need to preach Jesus […]
Leaven 5 Now when His disciples had come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread. 6 Then Jesus said to them, “Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.” Matthew 16:5-6 Jesus can really make you scratch your head sometimes. While his disciples were worried about the physical absence of real bread, Jesus […]
A Boat 16 Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and Jesus had not come to them. John 6:16-17 When we read this same story in another gospel we see that it was Jesus himself that said […]
A Dispute 25 Then there arose a dispute between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about purification. 26 And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified—behold, He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him!” John 3:25-26 John 3 is usually quoted for v.16, but there […]
Wrestling in Prayer Be merciful to me, O God, for man would swallow me up; Fighting all day he oppresses me. My enemies would hound me all day, For there are many who fight against me, O Most High. Psalm 56:1-2 Everyone at some point in their life makes this type of prayer to God. […]
See Life 36 He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” John 3:36 It’s amazing how much emphasis the Bible puts on your belief. If you simply believe in the Son, Jesus, you can have eternal […]
Waiting for a Miracle 16 When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick, Matthew 8:16 I can’t even imagine what it must have been like for the sick and their families, waiting for sunset, the changing of […]
Don’t Worry 25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Matthew 6:25 Last week we talked about our treasures. The question was asked, […]
Perfect Flesh 50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does corruption inherit incorruption. 1 Corinthians 15:50 Someone reading this verse, especially out of context might believe that we will not have flesh and blood in heaven but that is not what is being stated here. Verse 42 […]