Obedience – Page 3 – The Arnold Journey

2 John 6 Radical

2 John 6 And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love. Grandkids are great fun. It is such a privilege to watch them grow up. They can certainly say some of the funniest things as theyContinue reading “2 John 6 Radical”

Hebrews 4:9-11 Competition

Hebrews 4:9-11 There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; 10 for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. 11 Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience. There seemsContinue reading “Hebrews 4:9-11 Competition”

Luke 12:58 Rubber On Road

Luke 12:58 As you are going to the magistrate, try hard to be reconciled on the way, or your adversary may drag you off to the judge, and the judge turn you over to the officer, and officer throw you into prison. Reconciliation has some very practical outcomes. We often think about reconciliation as anContinue reading “Luke 12:58 Rubber On Road”

Mark 4:41 Winds and Obedience

Mark 4:41 They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” What actually happens and what gets reported are often different things. We know that those observing an event going their own history and bias with them when they witness an event, and that history andContinue reading “Mark 4:41 Winds and Obedience”

Mark 3:35 – New Family

Mark 3:35 “Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.” Family is supposed to be a place of safety and security. You should be able to come home to family and feel supported and important. Family should be the one group that understands you and wants what is best for you. ButContinue reading “Mark 3:35 – New Family”

Penalty Box – Hebrews 3:18

Hebrews 3:18 And to whom did God swear that they would never enter his rest if not to those who disobeyed? I am glad there are standards. When I go to the hardware store looking for a particular nut or bolt, I am glad that the numbers mean the same thing, that 1/4” 20 meansContinue reading “Penalty Box – Hebrews 3:18”

Spendomai – Philippians 2:17

Philippians 2:17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. Sometimes translating from one language to another can be very difficult. Different people groups have a different set of reference points from whichContinue reading “Spendomai – Philippians 2:17”

Temple – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. Some people today think that we have a private life thatContinue reading “Temple – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20”

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”