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Peter’s Denial (Matthew 26)

April 15, 2012 By Seth Leave a Comment

Peter’s denial of Jesus is of particular interest to me because he so fiercely fought for Jesus a few hours prior.  After all, Peter was the one who cut of the high priest’s servant’s ear when the men came to capture Jesus.  Peter wasn’t afraid of a fight.  In fact, he was expecting one.  Maybe that’s why he was so confused.  Jesus didn’t ... [Continue Reading]

April 15, 2012 7:00 am Seth Leave a Comment

Christianity Without God (Matthew 25)

April 14, 2012 By Seth 2 Comments

I think one of the most startling thoughts to me is that there are people who spend their lives in church but end up missing God.  How does it happen?  I’m not sure I have the absolute final answer, but it seems that they are more concerned with following the rules they think God makes over learning to follow the two greatest commandments: loving God and loving ... [Continue Reading]

April 14, 2012 7:00 am Seth 2 Comments

Keeping Your Eye Out (Mark 13; Matthew 24)

April 13, 2012 By Seth Leave a Comment

There is a lot to take note of in the chapters from today’s reading, and it’s easy to get caught up in the speculations of end time prophecies.  However, one thing should receive special attention: the return of Christ.  The fact is, many of the signs referred to have been going on for a lengthy period of time.  We have earthquakes, and they seem to be ... [Continue Reading]

April 13, 2012 7:00 am Seth Leave a Comment

The Importance of Being Diligent (Matthew 23; Luke 20-21)

April 12, 2012 By Seth Leave a Comment

It’s hard not to crack a smile when the news reports about some guy who’s predicting that Jesus is going to return on a specific date.  The Bible has made it pretty clear that no one knows the day or time, so it’s comical to me when a person advertises that he knows Jesus will return.  The ironic thing is that, if Jesus was going to return then, now He can’t ... [Continue Reading]

April 12, 2012 7:00 am Seth Leave a Comment

Chucking The Greatest Commandment (Matthew 22; Mark 12)

April 11, 2012 By Seth Leave a Comment

Can you name the greatest commandment?  Jesus said it’s “love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind,” (Mt. 22:37).  If you’ve spent any time in church you’ve probably heard that commandment.  In most churches I’ve attended though, we easily glide past the greatest commandment and move on to the secondary one: ... [Continue Reading]

April 11, 2012 7:00 am Seth Leave a Comment

Closet Jesus Fans (Mark 11; John 12)

April 10, 2012 By Seth Leave a Comment

The miracle involving raising Lazarus from the dead was a pretty convincing sight for those who hadn’t yet decided what they thought of Jesus.  It’s hard to deny the deity of a man who is able to bring someone else back to life.  John (as well as other Gospel writers) tells us that the Pharisees wanted to put Lazarus back to death because of the commotion this miracle was ... [Continue Reading]

April 10, 2012 7:00 am Seth Leave a Comment

Why Jesus Came (Luke 18:15-19:48)

April 9, 2012 By Seth Leave a Comment

When Jesus showed up on the scene around 2000 years ago, He was stepping into a religious system where people were distant from God.  The religious rulers (the Pharisees) had established law after law after law that had to be adhered to for a person to find favor with God.  These laws had their origins from the time of Moses, but the Pharisees took the laws to ... [Continue Reading]

April 9, 2012 7:00 am Seth Leave a Comment

Drinking the Cup (Matthew 19; Mark 10)

April 7, 2012 By Seth Leave a Comment

As Jesus was traveling with His disciples James and John made an odd request: “can we sit at your right and at your left in your glory?”  Jesus was still a political messiah to them, and to sit at his right and left was a request for power with an assumption that Jesus would be ruling politically.  Little did they know that their request for such positions ... [Continue Reading]

April 7, 2012 7:00 am Seth Leave a Comment

Saying “Thank You” (Luke 17:11-18:14)

April 6, 2012 By Seth Leave a Comment

One thing that my parents drilled into me from a young age was the importance of thanking someone when he or she does something for me or gives something to me.  If someone gives me a gift, then I need to send a card expressing my gratitude.  If someone goes out of his or her way to show kindness, then I need to let him know how appreciative I am.  The ... [Continue Reading]

April 6, 2012 7:00 am Seth Leave a Comment

If Only (John 11)

April 5, 2012 By Seth Leave a Comment

Have you ever had a moment where you wondered where God was?  If only He showed up in the situation, then things wouldn’t have turned out the way that they did… I wouldn’t have lost my job… my loved one wouldn’t have died… the accident wouldn’t have happened… things would be different.  But since God didn’t show up and things didn’t turn out the way that you ... [Continue Reading]

April 5, 2012 7:00 am Seth Leave a Comment

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