Luke 5:39 “And no one after drinking old wine wants the new, for they say, “The old is better.” We all get comfortable with the way things are. We are often slow to adopt new technologies. Are you still on Facebook, rather than Instagram, WeMe, or Parler? Do you do all your work on yourContinue reading “New Things – Luke 5:39”
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God’s Presence and Temptation – Luke 4:1-2
Luke 4:1-2 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. Many people often think and feel when they are goingContinue reading “God’s Presence and Temptation – Luke 4:1-2”
Societal Status – Luke 3:8
Luke 3:8 Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. You might have noticed lately that there is a lot of emphasis on status in our worldContinue reading “Societal Status – Luke 3:8”
Luke 2:3 No Lawyers
Luke 2:3 And everyone went to their own town to register. Good thing there weren’t lawyers around when Mary was pregnant. If there were, she would have had to carry Jesus longer than nine months. If the timetable matched that of the United States, then she would have been pregnant for years. The government canContinue reading “Luke 2:3 No Lawyers”
God’s “If Only!” – Psalm 81:8
Psalm 81:8 Hear me, my people, and I will warn you — if you would only listen to me, Israel! I had an “if only” moment this morning as I lay in bed wanting more rest. I realized that I would have been a millionaire right now if I had only purchased BitCoin when IContinue reading “God’s “If Only!” – Psalm 81:8”
“Do No Work” – Leviticus 23:3
Leviticus 23:3 “‘There are six days when you may work, but the seventh day is a day of sabbath rest, a day of sacred assembly. You are not to do any work; wherever you live, it is a sabbath to the LORD.’” Many people today have a hard time resting, not doing their regular jobs.Continue reading ““Do No Work” – Leviticus 23:3″
Speak! – Luke 1:20
Luke 1:20 “And now you will be silent and not able to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their appointed time.” Much is made today of “gender reveal” announcement parties. And in this age COVID, many have gone virtual. There seems to beContinue reading “Speak! – Luke 1:20”
Essentials – Mark 15:6
Mark 15:6 “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” Have you ever asked a question for which there was an expected reply of “Yes” or “No”, and instead the answer took you downContinue reading “Essentials – Mark 15:6”
Amazed Isn’t Enough – Mark 15:5
Mark 15:5 But Jesus still made no reply, and Pilate was amazed. Being amazed isn’t enough to create a new life. Salvation requires more than amazement. Watching a spacecraft being launched might bring amazement, but you would be no closer to a relationship with God. Listening to the voice of the LORD in the nightContinue reading “Amazed Isn’t Enough – Mark 15:5”
Preparing – Mark 14:8
Mark 14:8 She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial. What have you done to prepare for your own funeral? Have you talked about the details of your service with anyone? Put it down on paper and disclosed the location to a trusted person? And whatContinue reading “Preparing – Mark 14:8”
The Arnold Journey 