I mentioned earlier this year that I am studying the book of Proverbs. (“The Message” version.) The amount of wisdom this book contains is remarkable. God certainly answered Solomon’s request. When God asked him what he wanted, he said, “Wisdom.” 9 “Here’s what I want: Give me a God-listening heart so I can lead your people… Continue reading Proverbial Wisdom
Unlimited: The Weakness Of The Disciples | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Weakness of the Disciples May 11, 2024 1869 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. “What are you arguing with them… Continue reading Unlimited: The Weakness Of The Disciples | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Unbelieving Generation | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Unbelieving Generation May 12, 2024 1941 “You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.” So, they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around,… Continue reading Unlimited: The Unbelieving Generation | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Belief And Unbelief | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Belief and Unbelief May 13, 2024 1788 If you can do anything, take pity on us and help us. “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief” (Mark 9:23–24, NIV)! Jesus was faced with a man who doubts whether Jesus can… Continue reading Unlimited: Belief And Unbelief | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Elijah Has Come | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Elijah Has Come May 10, 2024 1751 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. They kept the matter to themselves, discussing what “rising from the dead” meant. And they asked him, “Why do the teachers of… Continue reading Unlimited: Elijah Has Come | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Who Do People Say I Am? | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Who Do People Say I Am? May 4, 2024 1463 Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, “Who do people say I am?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you… Continue reading Unlimited: Who Do People Say I Am? | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Get Behind Me Satan! | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Get Behind Me Satan! May 5, 2024 1775 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and began… Continue reading Unlimited: Get Behind Me Satan! | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Way Of The Cross | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Way of the Cross May 6, 2024 1881 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 35 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and… Continue reading Unlimited: The Way Of The Cross | Good News Unlimited
A New Creation in Christ
We continue with our look at newness in New Testament verses, which culminate in New Jerusalem in the new creation. First Corinthians 11 speaks of “the new covenant” established by the Lord. To participate in this newness we have His redemption and a new birth. Second Corinthians 5:17 says, “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new… Continue reading A New Creation in Christ
God’s Power in Christ
Read Ephesians 1:15-23 Three things stand out in these passages: The Lord gives us something unattainable by the “once born”. We’re given the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that we may know Him. We’re granted enlightenment with the eyes of our heart. The secret things of God are better seen from the heart. Power The… Continue reading God’s Power in Christ