Scripture teaches that faith responds with action. James 2:26 Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works. [1] We know that salvation is entirely a gift from God, as is the faith necessary to believe in Jesus as Savior. Perhaps it is helpful to remember: Faith is the …
Being entrusted with a purpose has deep meaning and carries a certain responsibility. In addition, there is a reason God has entrusted you with something important. In the parable of the three servants, Jesus told of three servants entrusted with money. The Master gave the servants different amounts based on their skill levels. These resources …
Spiritual blindness of the heart is not a physical problem, but a spiritual one. Many people see the world clearly yet fail to recognize their deep need for God. In Luke 8:30–35 we encounter a man whose life was completely broken. Forces he could not overcome possessed and isolated him. Luke 8: 30 Jesus demanded, “What …
Struggling to see beyond the surface is a trap anyone can fall into when looking at people and situations through the lens of the world. Through a miracle, Jesus fed the 5000 with five barley loaves and two fish. The next day, Jesus said, “I am the bread of life.” Previously, Jesus had done other …
Jesus’ teachings radically reorient our worldview. Jesus’ disciples had left their old life behind to follow Jesus. Then Jesus began to teach them and the crowds that had gathered that their worldview needed to change. Jesus started by listing items that bring blessings in His Kingdom. This list is sometimes called ‘the Beatitudes’, because the …
Acts 18: 18 Paul stayed in Corinth for some time after that, then said good-bye to the brothers and sisters and went to nearby Cenchrea. There he shaved his head according to Jewish custom, marking the end of a vow.[1] Paul was able to stay in Corinth longer than any other city in either the first or …