Rom 1:24ff Earlier in Romans 1, Paul established that all men have sinned because, though everyone knew God, all chose to worship creation instead of worshiping God. God’s attributes are clearly seen in His creation, but men suppressed this truth. The result is judgment, but often judgment is not immediate. This is God’s mercy. God’sContinue reading “God’s Merciful Restraint”
Author Archives: Ken
Sin and Pride
Romans 1:18-23 As men focus on self more and more, elevating self above all — above others, above principles, above customs — truth, at best becomes inconvenient, and often becomes an obstacle. Certainly the debate about absolute truth has been raging for over half a century. But this is nothing new. It happened in theContinue reading “Sin and Pride”
Hamburger Religion
Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. How narrow is the gate and difficult the way that leads to life, and there are few who find it! Matthew 7:13-14 (NET) And Jesus said to HisContinue reading “Hamburger Religion”
The Kingdom of God
In Matthew 3, John the Baptist started his ministry with these words, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is come near.” Jesus, after His temptation in the wilderness, repeated the very same words. “From that time Jesus began to proclaim, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’” (Matt 4:17). What does this meanContinue reading “The Kingdom of God”
Addicted to This World
Jesus is says in Matthew 11, “Come to Me all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burdenContinue reading “Addicted to This World”
To Pray or Not to Pray
Jeremiah 42,43 A remnant of Israelites avoided the exile and remained in the land of Judah. This group was led by officers of the Judean army who had escaped and hid in the countryside to avoid being killed by the Babylonian invaders or taken captive to Babylon. Earlier, Ishmael led a rebellion and killed GedaliahContinue reading “To Pray or Not to Pray”
Looking to the Unseen
Jeremiah 17:5-8 Thus says the Lord: Cursed are those who trust in mere mortals and make mere flesh their strength, whose hearts turn away from the Lord. They shall be like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see when relief comes. They shall live in the parched places of the wilderness, in anContinue reading “Looking to the Unseen”
A Few Good Men
Jeremiah 27 In a famous scene from the movie, A Few Good Men, Tom Cruise’s character, Daniel, faces Jack Nicholson’s character, Col. Jessep, in a military courtroom. Daniel demands the truth from the colonel, to which Col. Jessep replies, “You can’t handle the truth.” This is a great movie scene filled with drama and emotion.Continue reading “A Few Good Men”
The Baby King
Luke 2:34-35 And Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary, “Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and as a sign to be opposed—and a sword will pierce your own soul—to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.” (NASB) This time of year,Continue reading “The Baby King”
Mercy
Jeremiah 14 In churches today and among believers, we speak much about God’s love and His grace. And rightly so because scripture is replete with examples and teachings of His love and grace. The theme of mercy, however, is spoken of less often, maybe a scant mention in an occasional sermon. Yet mercy is aContinue reading “Mercy”
Hallowed be Thy Name, Thy kingdom come. 