Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.
Summary: A kingdom without power is not much of a kingdom, and God’s kingdom is no different. That is why God’s Word tells us that his kingdom is a matter of power.
Continue reading “1 Corinthians 4:20 – Kingdom Power”…why did you doubt?
Summary: Sometimes we are confronted by an extra dose of life’s troubles. When that happens Jesus invites us to step out of the boat and join him.
Continue reading “Matthew 14:31 – Nothing to Say”When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.
Summary: As we prepare to study the Lord’s Prayer, it is helpful to conclude our mediation on who is teaching us this prayer with a look at Jesus’ authority to teach.
Continue reading “Matthew 7: 28-29 — Jesus’ Authority”Blessed are the meek …
Summary: Is Jesus really as “meek” as he preaches we should be? It turns out, the answer is “yes.”
Continue reading “Matthew 5: 3-11 — The Model of Meek”Priest
… and he began to teach them.
Summary: The priesthood of Jesus is a gargantuan topic that could fill volumes all by itself. In this short passage, we look at the historic covenants with God and Jesus’ role as priest.
Continue reading “Matthew 5: 2 — Who is Jesus? Part VII”Healer
… and he began to teach them.
Summary: Jesus demonstrates his authority over Creation in several ways. He has authority over nature, over the spiritual realm, over our physical health, and over death itself.
Continue reading “Matthew 5: 2 — Who is Jesus? Part VI”Brother
… and he began to teach them.
Summary: The word “brother” carries a special meaning. A brother is different than a father. Understanding this difference helps us understand who Jesus is.
Continue reading “Matthew 5: 2 — Who is Jesus? Part V”Son
… and he began to teach them.
Summary: Jesus’ role as a “son” defines him in an entirely different way from who he is as a God, Creator, and King.
Continue reading “Matthew 5: 2 — Who is Jesus? Part IV”King
… and he began to teach them.
Summary: It is important to understand who it is who is teaching us the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus is more than an itinerant rabbi, he also happens to be a king.
Continue reading “Matthew 5: 2 — Who is Jesus? Part III”Creator
… and he began to teach them.
Summary: More than a man, people who meet Jesus face-to-face are looking into the eyes of the being who made everything we know and experience possible.
Continue reading “Matthew 5: 2 — Who is Jesus? Part II”