God created the first man, Adam, because He wanted to establish a loving relationship sustained by mankind’s choice. He provided an environment (Garden of Eden) for Adam to care for and enjoy. God demonstrated His love for Adam by creating Eve. Adam and Eve were able to love God and each other and enjoy all… Read More »
Fatal Choice
Adam and Eve were created with the ability to choose to love God or themselves. They chose themselves and inherited the consequences. While God continued to love them, their action resulted in a broken relationship with God. Through forgiveness, the relationship was restored; but, the consequences continued.
“How Do I Put Treasures in Heaven?”
“You’ve said that we are to lay up treasures in Heaven,” said the disciples to Jesus. “How do we do that?” “When you share the love that the Father in Heaven has given to you, with other people, by doing something good, you have placed a treasure in Heaven,” Jesus stated. [Bible: Matthew 6:19-21; Matthew… Read More »
“Why Must I Forgive People That Hurt Me?”
“Why must I forgive people that hurt me?” questioned the disciples of Jesus. “If you want your Father in Heaven’s forgiveness, you must forgive others,” he stated. “But, how often must I forgive them,” they asked. “If they ask forgiveness seven times a day, you must forgive them,” He replied. [Bible: Matthew 6:14-15; Luke 17:4]
“How Should We Pray?”
“Would you teach us how we should pray?” the disciples asked Jesus. “When you talk to your Father in Heaven,” Jesus replied, “Your purpose should be to glorify Him and seek to learn His Will for you and protection from the temptation of evil. You should ask for forgiveness for the times you have disappointed… Read More »
“Why Do You Call Them Hypocrites?”
Jesus explained, “People that do good things for the wrong reason are hypocrites. For example, when giving to the poor, don’t attract a lot of attention. These people have already received their reward; but, rather, do good things for others, as to the Father in Heaven, who will reward appropriately.” [Bible: Matthew 6:1-4]
Be Joyful
Jesus said: “The poor in spirit are joyful, for the Kingdom of Heaven will be their inheritance.” [Poor in spirit: A heart condition of realizing spiritual bankruptcy and need of Grace.] Jesus said: “Those who mourn are joyful, for they will be comforted.” [Mourn: Not just sadness, but godly sorrow for personal and social sins.]… Read More »
“What Would You Do?
Jesus was teaching, on a Sunday morning, in the Temple, when He observed a man with a paralyzed right hand. The Pharisees were aware of the man with the paralyzed hand and they were watching to see if Jesus would heal the man. In this manner they would be able to charge Jesus with violating… Read More »
“Do You Want To Get Well?”
Jesus asked a man who had been ill for 38 years, “Do you want to get well?” The location was near Jerusalem at a pool called Bethesda. It’s reported that upon occasion the water would be disturbed and the first person to reach the water would be healed. The man Jesus talked to had no… Read More »
“Why Aren’t They Like Us?”
“Your disciples don’t deny themselves food (fasting) like we do,” said some of John the Baptist’s disciples to Jesus. “Would you expect wedding guests to be sad and refrain from food while the groom is at the reception?” Jesus replied. “The time will come when the groom will be taken away from them, and then… Read More »
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