John 9:22 His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders, who already had decided that anyone who acknowledged that Jesus was the Messiah would be put out of the synagogue. We certainly live in an age when social pressures are great, and the consequences of fighting against those pressures are evenContinue reading “Social Pressure – John 9:22”
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Stoning – John 8:59
John 8:59 At this, they picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds. Let’s talk about a “cancel culture.” I remember when TV shows got canceled, their ratings didn’t bring in enough profit for the broadcast companies. They simply chose to not make any more seasons ofContinue reading “Stoning – John 8:59”
Stuck and Rubbed – Luke 20:18
Luke 20:18 The teachers of the law and the chief priests looked for a way to arrest him immediately, because they knew he had spoken this parable against them. But they were afraid of the people. Sometimes in life we don’t like the message someone is sending our direction. The message is usually one ofContinue reading “Stuck and Rubbed – Luke 20:18”
Baby Jesus – Luke 17:3
Luke 17:3 So watch yourselves. If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. We often have a certain picture in our head that doesn’t completely match reality. An example might be helpful. A Catholic hymn from 1870 begins with these words: “Infant Jesus, meek and mild.” ThisContinue reading “Baby Jesus – Luke 17:3”
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