Keith Brown In John chapter 3:14-15 we read, “Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” That is the way it is with us. We need to be saved from ourselves by the power of God. … Read moreThe Lifting Up of Jesus Part 1 (20110124)
Fifty one years ago I was born and dad rocked me in the rocking chair for hours that day. Mom tells me it was dad’s proudest moment. I sometimes wonder when I look back that there must have been days when I made him regret that first day with me. My behavior and conduct was … Read moreHonoring My Father Part Five (20110121)
Most of you know by now that my dad passed away last week to go be with Jesus. And for this hope I am joyful. I rejoice also that the years have provided the two of us the opportunity to work through our weaknesses and differences. Both of us have had our sins and our … Read moreHonoring My Father Part Four (20110120)
It was 79 years ago today that my dad was born. Last Monday, January 10, 2011, he passed on to glory. Other than the Lord Jesus Christ he has had the biggest influence in my life. In Deuteronomy 5:16 we are instructed by the Lord to “honor our fathers.” I can have a lot of … Read moreHonoring My Father Part Three (20110119)
As I said yesterday, my father departed this world last Monday to go to his eternal reward in the presence of Jesus. And so I am taking a few minutes this week to consider how we as sons and daughters might give some thought to honoring our dads. In the fifth of the Ten Commandments … Read moreHonoring My Father Part Two (20110118)
My father departed this world last Monday to go be with the Lord. And, so I would like to take some time this week to stop to honor him and consider the Lord’s word in regard to our parents. It wasn’t always easy for me to do, but through the years I did learn to … Read moreHonoring My Father Part One (20110117)
In John 3:13 we read Jesus’ words to Nicodemus saying, “No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man.” What is Jesus trying to communicate to Nicodemus? Could it not be that Jesus is clearly stating to Nicodemus (who is Israel’s teacher) that the Christ is the … Read moreNicodemus A Teacher Who Lacked Understanding Part Five (20110114)
In John 3:12 we read the words of Jesus to Nicodemus saying, “I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things?” What earthly things did Jesus talk about with Nicodemus? Sin was not mentioned, nor the things of common occurrences … Read moreNicodemus A Teacher Who Lacked Understanding Part Four (20110113)
In John 3:11 we read Jesus’ words, “I tell you the truth, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony.” A fundamental difference rises between the two teachers, one being Nicodemus and the other Jesus. Nicodemus teaches from what he … Read moreNicodemus A Teacher Who Lacked Understanding Part Three (20110112)
In John 3:9-10 we read, “‘How can this be?” Nicodemus asked. 10 ‘You are Israel’s teacher,’ said Jesus, ‘and do you not understand these things?’” Nicodemus is typical of some who profess to be teachers of religion today; men of great scholarly training and intellectual knowledge but little experience and understanding in the manner in … Read moreNicodemus, A Teacher Who Lacked Understanding Part Two (2011011)