Have you ever thought about the story of Jonah from the perspective of the sailors? The book is called “Jonah,” after all, so we might not give much thought to the supporting characters. It’s clear the Assyrians, the citizens of Nineveh to whom Jonah was sent to preach, were recipients of God’s mercy, but the …
Tag: Salvation
The Royal Robe of Righteousness
Isn’t it interesting how much time and attention we give to what we wear? We spend a lot of money and energy on our physical appearance. I wonder if we give as much consideration to how we appear spiritually, both to God and to the world around us? One of my favorite shows used to …
Is There Fruit Under Your Leaves?
Mark 12 contains four events over a three-day period that seem disconnected from one another, but if we look at them carefully, there is a singular takeaway for us. On the first day, Jesus approaches Jerusalem and sends two disciples ahead of Him to secure the use of a colt on which no one has …
Riches or Redemption?
Yesterday, I touched on Jesus’ encounter with the rich young ruler who was unwilling to give up his earthly possessions to follow Jesus. He desired heaven, but his position and wealth in this life had too strong of a hold on his heart. As the young man turned his back and walked away, sad that …
Jesus Gets To The “Heart” Of The Matter
And He said to them, “Rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, ‘This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far away from me. But in vain do they worship Me, teaching as doctrine the precepts of men.’ Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition …
The Way Of The Word 