“I call you friends.” – John 15:15 Jesus Chose Us – At the last supper Jesus said that He is the true vine and His Father is the vinedresser. To this He added the amazing declaration calling those with Him “friends” not that they chose Him but rather He chose them. And because He chose …
“You are the Sons of God” – Matt 5:9 Happiness of Jesus – In the beatitudes Jesus spoke of happiness; those that are poor in spirit, are gentle, that mourn and give comfort, do what is right, are merciful, pure in heart, and are peacemakers. Jesus said that those are the sons of God and …
“I am the vine, you are the branches.” – John 15:13 Jesus’ Thoughts – In His teaching, Jesus used the simple things of life to speak of God. The daily scenes of life are drawn into His sacred conspiracy to capture us for His Father. Whether it was the image of the grape vine and …
“You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world.” – Matt 5:13-14 Jesus’ Image of Us – That Jesus saw His friends and followers as the salt of the earth and the light of the world speaks of His image of them. Not only were they good and desirable unto …
The person who does the will of my Father in heaven. – Matt 7:21 Listen and Act – Jesus warned the people that it is not enough to listen to His words; it is also necessary to act upon them. The person that not only listens but also takes on the necessary service to God …
Thomas was not with them when Jesus came. – John 20:24 Selfish Sorrow – After fleeing the garden with the others, Thomas knew that Jesus was condemned and crucified; that He was dead and buried. His grief and agony was intense. He lost the love of his life. Earlier he had been willing to die …