When We Understand The Text
In John 8:1-11, we read the story of a woman caught in the act of adultery, and she was brought before Jesus teaching in the temple. The Pharisees said, “Teacher, Moses commanded us to stone such women. What do you say?” They were trying to trap him. If He said, “Let her go,” he’d …
In Revelation 3, Jesus rebuked the church at Laodicea for becoming complacent in their faith. “I know your works,” he said. “You are neither hot nor cold. So because you are lukewarm, I will spit you out of my mouth.” Now, it’s often interpreted that being hot is having passion for God and cold …
In Revelation 3:20, Jesus says, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.” Aw, Jesus is such a polite guest, isn’t he? He stands at the door of our hearts if we’d just …
Jeremiah 29:11 reads, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, a plan to prosper and not to harm you, to give you a hope and a future.” What a beautiful promise from God’s Word, right? Slap it on a coffee cup and fill me up with some of that! …