Tag Archives: Jesus

. . . and I Make Four (2015 Remix)

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Pete

John presents kind of a simple argument in the first part of the fifth chapter of his first letter. Premise One: Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God (5:1a). Premise Two: Everyone who has … Continue reading →

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Altogether Desirable

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Pete

As I wrap up Jeremiah this morning, it’s God’s anger and God’s kindness that leaves an after taste. His anger poured out as He directs Babylon to raze Jerusalem because of the depths of Judah’s rebellion. And yet His kindness … Continue reading →

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A Lifeline

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Pete

David knew about cause and effect. He connected the dots between external circumstance and internal response. Know the ever-present reality of oppression and distress without? Be consumed by darkness and mourning within. Experience unrelenting obstacles day after day? Be prone … Continue reading →

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Did I Just See Jesus?

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Pete

Honestly, of all the well-known Bible characters in the Old Testament, Elisha would probably be the one I “get” the least. First, I find him the most forgettable. Ask me to list his bio off the top of my head, … Continue reading →

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Christ Himself

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Pete

Probably not technically the right way to read this part of Revelation . . . and maybe it’s because I’m being overly influenced by Black Friday, or Cyber Monday, or Giving Tuesday, or this consumer-day-is-every-day time of year . . … Continue reading →

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On Our Behalf

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Pete

Except for those few hours on the cross when He was forsaken–and that in a manner which I do not fully comprehend–the Son has ever been with the Father. Since before the foundation of the earth the Son has been … Continue reading →

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Appointed

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Pete

Hovering over Hebrews 5 this morning. And a fresh sense of awe and wonder rolls over me as I realize how little I’m able to really grasp of the mysterious nature and workings of a Triune God. Not just how … Continue reading →

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The Same

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Pete

Holy ground. That’s what the first chapter of Hebrews is, it is holy ground. Any doubt as to whether or not the Scriptures seek to reveal the Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, as equal with God? Step on to this holy … Continue reading →

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Worthy

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Pete

They probably wouldn’t have seen one another’s profile on eHarmony.com. She was a young widow from the country of Moab. He was a bachelor of the clan of Elimelech of the tribe of Judah. She hadn’t much more than the … Continue reading →

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The Soul’s Delight

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Pete

He is One who bears, unfettered, the power of the Spirit. He will establish justice in the earth. He will be a light for the nations . . . giving sight to the blind . . . freeing the prisoner … Continue reading →

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