“The Hour Has Come…!”
“The Hour Has Come…!”(Jn.12:20-26).If we consider the death of Jesus from a legal and historical perspective, we would say an innocent man was murdered. Looking at the cross in that perspective sees the crucifixion as fatality.Jesus did not see his death that way. He knew what was to be expected. At some point, Jesus even […]
“What If…!”
“What If…!”(I Pt.1:13-21).What if suddenly the news everywhere is that the risen Lord Jesus Christ is returning tomorrow? How are you going to react to such news? What will be your main preoccupation when you receive such news? Will you wish that Jesus should delay a bit before coming? Why would you want his coming […]
“Be On The Lord’s Side!”
“Be On The Lord’s Side!”(Lk.12:49-53).“I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is completed! Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. From now […]
“Be Resolute But Not Vengeful!”
“Be Resolute But Not Vengeful!”(Lk.9:51-56).Jesus knew that Jerusalem was a place where prophets were killed. Even so, as the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, he resolutely set out for Jerusalem. It is not clear why he was resolute on going to Jerusalem because this was not his last journey.Luke shows […]
“The Pain Of A Prophet!”
“The Pain Of A Prophet!”(Jer.20:7-13).Whoever calls himself a prophet but goes about with bodyguards suits his calling. He is the one who has called himself. It is correct to call such a one, “armchair prophet.”Prophets called by God are scared, too. They too fear for their lives. They are not free of doubt because faith […]