Jesus left the populace, took his ministry on the road, and travelled to the region of Samaria. While resting near a well, he met a religious woman who had come to draw water, and he struck up a conversation. He looked her in the eye and with serious tenderness said: Give me a drink. (John 4:4) Jesus, … More He Delivers What He Desires
Sometimes, the relationship between the minister and his congregation can be quite thrilling. Through the faithful proclamation of God’s Word, converts are made, children are discipled, leaders are built, prodigals return, marriages are saved, families are improved, the consequences of sin are abated, lay-led ministries abound, local cultures are transformed, congregational size grows, buildings are built, and … More Where did all the preachers go, and what did you do to them?
In this devotional series, we have been reviewing why Jesus said he did not come in order that we might better understand the reason for his coming. Four points have been presented thus far: Jesus did not come to counter-balance the Father. The Father and the Son were not in conflict, but they were in covenantal … More Why Jesus Did Not Come – Part Five
Unfathomable Grace 