A Glimpse Ahead
Brendan said: “What makes yonder sheep so large, living as they do in this island?” for each of them was bigger than a fatted ox. The holy man said: “The reason is that no milk is ever collected from them, nor are their fleeces ever sheared, and no winter or darkness ever comes on them. […]
Sanctifying a People for Himself
Jesus in the General Epistles (4) Pray Psalm 65.1, 2, 4.Praise is awaiting You, O God, in Zion;And to You the vow shall be performed.O You who hear prayer,To You all flesh will come…Blessed is the man You choose,And cause to approach You,That he may dwell in Your courts.We shall be satisfied with the goodness of […]
Expectations
Our readings in this series are from the book, Understanding the Times. Here is a brief excerpt from page 78: “When Jesus sows the good seed of the Kingdom, what does He expect? Little saplings of believers shivering amid the cold secularism of the age and the storms of unbelief, sheltering in the greenhouses of their churches, […]
Lord of the Harvest
Jesus reminds his delighted followers on their return that they are engaged in a cosmic battle, and that their joy should rest primarily in their acceptance with God rather than in the effectiveness of their ministry.
Lording
Luke 22:24–30 (NIV) A dispute also arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you […]