Revelation 16:1 Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, “Go, pour out the seven bowls of God’s wrath on the earth.” One of the struggles that some people have in believing in Jesus are the passages that speak about God’s wrath. “How can a loving God do suchContinue reading “Revelation 16:1 Mercy”
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2 Corinthians 12:9 Power Imbalance
102 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. Have you ever seen a matchup that from the surface seemed like a sureContinue reading “2 Corinthians 12:9 Power Imbalance”
Matthew 20:2 – Economics
Matthew 20:2 He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. The debate about capitalism (individuals control economics) versus socialism (government controls economics) is raging here in this country. A very small and vocal minority is pushing very hard against capitalism, especially at the federal level. There seemsContinue reading “Matthew 20:2 – Economics”
Matthew 9:12-13 – Mercy!
Matthew 9:`2-13 On hearing this Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Mercy can be a very difficult thing to hand out. When greatContinue reading “Matthew 9:12-13 – Mercy!”
Field of Vision – Revelation 15:5
Revelation 15:5 After this I looked, and I saw in heaven the temple — that is, the tabernacle of the covenant law — and it was opened. Sometimes when we don’t pay close attention to what we are reading, we substitute a word for what is actually in the text of whatever we are reading.Continue reading “Field of Vision – Revelation 15:5”
Capricious? – Revelation 9:20
Revelation 9:20 The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood — idols that cannot see or hear or walk. One of the charges that is often thrownContinue reading “Capricious? – Revelation 9:20”
Grace Teaches – Titus 2:12
Titus 2:12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, “I’m OK just the way I am.” “God made me this way, so why change.” “God loves me like this.” I have been amazed when I have heard people sayContinue reading “Grace Teaches – Titus 2:12”
Contest – 2 Timothy 1:9-10
2 Timothy 1:9-10He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 10 but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, whoContinue reading “Contest – 2 Timothy 1:9-10”
Mystery Solved – Colossians 1:27
Colossians 1:27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. I like good mystery stories, especially when they are portrayed in movies or TV shows. They can be classics like Agatha Christy or crime how-done-it like NCIS.Continue reading “Mystery Solved – Colossians 1:27”
Pigeonholed – Romans 12:6-8
Romans 12:6-8 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; ifContinue reading “Pigeonholed – Romans 12:6-8”
The Arnold Journey 