Giving it All Up to Follow Jesus Christ

Luke 9:57-62 Click for a description of the mark of the beast. "All to Jesus I surrenderAll to Him I freely giveI will ever love and trust HimIn His presence daily live All to Jesus I surrenderHumbly at His feet I bowWorldly pleasures all forsakenTake me, Jesus, take me now."(Church Hymn) A promise to follow … Continue reading Giving it All Up to Follow Jesus Christ →

The Cross of Jesus Christ is the Narrow Gate that Leads into Salvation

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Israel Will not See God Until they say “Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord”

Luke 13:34-35 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. Like everyone else, Israel must acknowledge that Jesus Christ is the Messiah sent by God, as said here, "I say to you, you shall not see Me until the time comes when you say, ‘Blessed is He … Continue reading Israel Will not See God Until they say “Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord” →

Walking in the Way of the Cross with the Shoes of the Gospel of Peace

Luke 9:51-56 Click for a description of the mark of the beast. Walking towards the inevitable in the Spirit of Jesus Christ. There is no support for Jesus in this world as He leads by the way of the Cross. We walk in the Gospel of peace to save lives. Walking towards the inevitable in … Continue reading Walking in the Way of the Cross with the Shoes of the Gospel of Peace →

Animal Needs are Cared for More than the Need of the Human Soul for Jesus Christ

Luke 13:10-17 Click for a description of the mark of the beast. Jesus Christ heals us so that we can rise up in His name. Church leaders are indignant at people rising up in the name of Jesus. Animals are treated like people and vice versa. Jesus Christ heals us so that we can raise … Continue reading Animal Needs are Cared for More than the Need of the Human Soul for Jesus Christ →

Receiving Children in the Name of Jesus: The Least of Us is Great in God’s Eyes

Luke 9:46-50 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. Who is the greatest in the eyes of God? Look at a child next to Jesus for an example of greatness. Receiving a child in the name of Jesus makes the least of us … Continue reading Receiving Children in the Name of Jesus: The Least of Us is Great in God’s Eyes →

Faith is to Carry the Cross and Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus Christ

Luke 9:37-45 Click for a description of the mark of the beast. What we experience with Jesus Christ, the multitudes have never experienced. Faith in God is to walk in the footsteps of Christ and to carry our cross. Satan throws us down, but Jesus returns us to His Father. This world conspires against Jesus … Continue reading Faith is to Carry the Cross and Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus Christ →

Preview into Heaven but Only Jesus Christ is to Be Glorified

Luke 9:28-36 Click for a description of the mark of the beast. After some sobering words, Jesus takes Peter, James, and John with Him as He prays. The kingdom of God is Revealed. Moses, Elijah, and Jesus talk about the soon departure of Jesus. In all of Heaven and earth, only Jesus deserves honor and … Continue reading Preview into Heaven but Only Jesus Christ is to Be Glorified →

Declaring Jesus to Be the Christ of God Comes with a Sober Realization

Luke 9:18-27 Click for a description of the mark of the beast. Let us say that Jesus is the Christ of God. To declare that Jesus is the Christ of God comes with a sober realization. Survival in this world is different than Salvation in Christ. We confidently declare that Jesus is the Christ of … Continue reading Declaring Jesus to Be the Christ of God Comes with a Sober Realization →