Learning From God's Word
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Learning From God's Word
5h ago
In these chapters, we see Jesus, looking ahead to His death and resurrection. On two occasions, He speaks to His disciples of these events, which lay ahead of Him. Following the first prophecy, Jesus emphasizes taht the way of the cross is the way of discipleship (chapter 8 ..read more
Learning From God's Word
13h ago
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15, verses 3 and 4). There are many people who say that they believe in God, but when they’re asked ..read more
Learning From God's Word
13h ago
God wants us “to be like His own Son, willingly submissive, gladly responsive, eagerly obedient in love and service.” These words, from George, are both greatly encouraging and extremely challenging. What an encouraged it is to know that God is working in our hearts and lives to make us more like us. When we read ..read more
Learning From God's Word
13h ago
And so it was with me, brothers and sisters. When I came to you, I did not come with eloquence or human wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling. My ..read more
Learning From God's Word
1d ago
There is, in chapter 10, a third prophecy concerning Jesus’ death and resurrection. Jesus, also, speaks of “the cup”, which He must drink. It is “the cup” of our condemnation. He drinks from this cup so that we might drink from the cup of His salvation. Jesus enters Jerusalem (chapter 11). He is moving steadfastly ..read more
Learning From God's Word
1d ago
Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path (Psalm 119:105). Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens (Psalm 119:89). We live in a world of “this is what I think.” What about God? What about what he says to us? What about Christ? What about what he says ..read more
Learning From God's Word
2d ago
There is a seriousness about Jesus’ teaching, as He speaks of His first coming, in the parable of the wicked tenants, in chapter 12, and His second coming, in chapter 13. The Christ, who was rejected by men, has become “the keystone” (chapter 12). This will be clearly seen when He comes “in the clouds ..read more
Learning From God's Word
3d ago
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15). How are we to win people for Christ? Are we to present them with arguments for the ..read more
Learning From God's Word
3d ago
This is the story of Jesus. There are, however, sub-stories within it. There is the sadness of Peter and the tragedy of Judas. Supremely, however, there is the assurance of Jesus, as he faces the cross with confidence in God. The story of Jesus is a story of apparent defeat (the crucifixion), which turns out ..read more
Learning From God's Word
4d ago
The stories of Jesus and John are blended together. John’s whole purpose in life was bound up with Jesus. He was the forerunner, the herald of Christ. The supreme goal of his life was to be a witness to Christ, pointing away from himslef to the Lord Jesus Christ ..read more