Cross – The Arnold Journey

Killed – John 16:2

John 16:2 They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God. Those who try to present the world as always improving, getting better and better, with ever increasing kindness, have a serious problem with reality. NoContinue reading “Killed – John 16:2”

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”

Final Moments

Mark 15:33-41 One of the mysteries that some people try to explore is the period of time right before and after death. They get fascinated with stories of people who die and then are revived somehow. They love to hear about the “white light” and any other information that for them takes the mysteryContinue reading “Final Moments”

Mercy Flogging

Mark 15:15 It is a sad state of affairs when a leader does things with only the short-term in mind. They are so focused on the present moment that they ignore the second and third order effects. When all they can see is the immediate they sacrifice the future. That is the problemContinue reading “Mercy Flogging”

Withered!

Mark 11:19-21 How long does it take for a tree to wither? Before I moved to Florida, I would have thought that it could take weeks or months. But now that I am here, I notice that some of my shrubs wither on a hot afternoon. The leaves all go limp, and hang downward.Continue reading “Withered!”

Explosive Growth

Mark 4:30-31 Have you noticed that our society values some things that really have no value! There have been several big stock launches in the last couple of years that made billions of dollars in profit for the owners of the companies even though the companies still don’t make a profit. Think about that.Continue reading “Explosive Growth”

Day 166

Way of the cross Matthew 27 Key Verses: 4, 15, 20, 24, 25, 29, 37, 42, 46, 51, 64 It is hard to know exactly what Judas’ words and actions really mean. He certainly regrets his actions, but from other Scripture we know it was not true repentance. But that is not to say thatContinue reading “Day 166”