… And it’s a day of rest. Jesus has had three exhausting days manufacturing his parade, cleansing his temple, cursing his tree, healing his neighbors, teaching his friends, saving his sheep, molding his disciples, and confounding his enemies. Then, consider the energy Jesus will need to endure the next 48 hours. Therefore, on this Wednesday … More It’s Wednesday …
Over the past week, I have been swimming in Genesis 38. This is the odd chapter covering the family doings of Judah, Er, Onan, and Tamar. It is a pathetic story of folly, depravity, abuse, and self-righteous hypocrisy. God’s chosen and sanctified people — his family, saints, assembly, household, or church — they are so … More The More Righteous Prostitute
Jesus is walking through the Temple, and he is not so impressed. In Mark 12, we see Jesus surrounded by religious people discounting his deity. About him are many ministers seeking to undermine and arrest him. They do not appreciate his teaching. Hypocrites are asking him question after questions about thinks like Roman taxation and marriage in … More Who Impresses Jesus?
Unfathomable Grace 