First, there are those who brought the children to Jesus. They were likely parents and older siblings, people who loved each child. They wanted this famous rabbi to bless the children, so they brought them to Jesus for a rabbinical touch of his hands.
Read moreLove For The Church Is Increasingly Vital (1 Peter 1:22)
The main appeal of the paragraph surrounding this verse is straightforward: “love one another earnestly from a pure heart” (22). This action is built, according to Peter, on the foundation of a change that took place in us. This change enabled us to have “sincere brotherly love” (22). In other words, love is built upon love. Reciprocal, brotherly love is meant to develop into sacrificial, even non-reciprocal love.
Read moreArchival Post: Jesus Brings His People Into True Rest (Hebrews 4:1-13)
Jesus, famously, said, "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). Millions, since he said it, have craved that rest. We seek him for it.
Read moreFly 15 — Run In Gospel Grace— Galatians 5:7-15
Sunday Sermon: Run In Gospel Grace— Galatians 5:7-15
Read moreGarden Marriage: Applying God's Grace To It (Mark 10:10-12)
Jesus' words were revolutionary because he put men and women on equal footing. But they are also stringent. In this concluding movement in the house, Jesus told his disciples that the one who departs, if they remarry another, has committed adultery. God put the original couple together. To him, they are still one, so a new marriage is adultery in his sight.
Read moreJesus Famous Podcast | Easter Tips For Pastors
Pastor Nate sits down with fellow pastors and talks about different tips their churches have used to prepare for the Easter season.
Read moreFly 14 — Enjoy Gospel Freedom — Galatians 5:1-6
Sunday Sermon: Fly 14 — Enjoy Gospel Freedom — Galatians 5:1-6
Read moreGarden Marriage: The Gospel Restores It (Mark 10:6-9)
There, in the garden, we discover God's original intention. It is something beautiful that the gospel of Jesus Christ and the constant ministry of the Holy Spirit can continually restore in any marriage that submits itself to Christ. (5 Minutes/1200 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: A Consideration of Our Great Salvation
The book of Hebrews stands there like a giant appeal to use the salvation God has granted us. What we have in Christ is incredible. We must use it. For this reason, at the outset of the book, the author answers three questions. Each question is designed to help us rejoice at the salvation Christ brought us so that we might enjoy his salvation to the fullest.
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