Be Real
“Now I know that there is no God in all the world except in Israel…” (2 Kings 5:15 NIV)
Gospel
The Whole Commandment
When Moses, through God, had led the Israelites to the edge of the promised land, he spoke these words to them: “The whole commandment that I command you today you shall be careful to do, that you may live and multiply, and go in and possess the land that the Lord swore to give to …
Co-Sign for Me?
This makes Jesus the guarantor of the New Covenant, the covenant that contains the provisions for our salvation and promise of resurrection.
Suddenly Jesus
In an instant, at the call of Jesus, Zacchaeus changed from a greedy person to a philanthropist. When Jesus suddenly does something, He wants us to know that what was before is over, something new now exists.
Disruptive, Destructive, Dangerous
When we consider all the words of Jesus, we see Jesus accurately, and perhaps, differently than who we expect.
Contend not Coerce
To contend for the faith, we use proof and persuasion within the Holy Spirit’s boundaries. We know when we have wandered off into human debate.
Methods Change
Christ’s statement is profoundly disruptive. Jesus said that we find rest is in Him exclusively. It exists nowhere else.
Citizens of the Household of God
As citizens of God’s household, we do affect people, but not always in pleasant ways.
Missing the Boat
As our hopes are left behind as our ship carries away our purpose, our calling, our future, having its ropes cast off, and with its engines roiling the sea, it pushes out into the deep while we stand on the dock, helpless, pleading with my Lord for one more chance.
Light
Jesus, the Light of the world (John 8:12), entered the darkness of the enemy of God’s camp, and Christ overcame it. (Revelation 1:18)