“Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him.” … Read moreJesus, The Available Leader (20101207)
“Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council.” (John 3:1, NIV) Under Roman rule, it was the Sanhedrin that was charged with the responsibility for making religious decisions and keeping civil rule. To be a member of the Sanhedrin was considered a coveted position of power … Read moreThe Humility of Nicodemus (20101206)
“Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the miraculous signs he was doing and believed in his name. 24 But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men. 25 He did not need man’s testimony about man, for he knew what was in a man.” … Read moreHe Knew Your Heart and Still He Came! (20101203)
“But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men. He did not need man’s testimony about man, for he knew what was in a man.” (John 2:24-25, NIV) Oh! How great is the love of our Lord for us. For all the wickedness and evil which we as fellow human beings … Read moreHe Could Not Entrust Himself To Man, Yet He Came! (20101202)
“Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the miraculous signs he was doing and believed in his name.” (John 2:23, NIV) It was prophesied in advance (Isaiah 35:5) that the Messiah would come healing the blind, deaf and the lame. And making the most of his opportunity that is … Read moreThat The World Might Believe (20101201)
“Then the Jews demanded of him, “What miraculous sign can you show us to prove your authority to do all this?” 19 Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.” 20 The Jews replied, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you are going to … Read moreA Journey With Jesus (20101130)
“Then the Jews demanded of him, “What miraculous sign can you show us to prove your authority to do all this?” 19 Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.” 20 The Jews replied, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you are going to … Read morePatiently Waiting For The Right Time (20101129)
“Then the Jews demanded of him, “What miraculous sign can you show us to prove your authority to do all this?” 19 Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.” 20 The Jews replied, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you are going to … Read moreA Dignified Response in a Difficult Situation (20101126)
“In the temple courts he found men selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. 15 So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple area, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. 16 To those who … Read moreMight We Have Zeal For The House of Jesus? (20101125)
“In the temple courts he found men selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. 15 So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple area, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. 16 To those who … Read moreWhat Do You Have Zeal For? (20101124)