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Jesus Our Overseer, Watching Ourselves, and Looking Out for Each Other   Have you ever had the feeling that someone wanted you to mess up – that wanted you to be wrong? Jesus, in our text, is surrounded by people … Continue reading →

Received By Jesus – Receiving Others, Especially Children, in Jesus’ Name PSALM 4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the Lord;     trust in him, and he will act. 6 He will bring … Continue reading →

Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus, Especially When Other Things Are Commanding Our Attention “Look at me when I’m talking to you.” For this past week, and especially the last few days, this is what this broken, fallen, cursed world has … Continue reading →

First Opened Ears, Then Speaking Plainly PSALM 8 The Lord is the strength of his people;     he is the saving refuge of his anointed. 28 To you, O Lord, I call; my rock, be not deaf to me, lest, if you be silent to me, I become … Continue reading →

Master Jesus vs. Master Money and Master Worry     Our Jesus who says, you cannot serve God and money… And He also says, “Do not worry…Do not be anxious.” Begins today’s teaching with this truth: No one can serve … Continue reading →

Our Heart vs. The Heart of Jesus PSALM 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,     and cleanse me from my sin! 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;     wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 10 Create in me a clean heart, … Continue reading →

Jesus’ Mercy to the Infected and Lonely Today as we consider the ten lepers who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us,” the Jesus who cleansed them all, the one, the … Continue reading →

Passing on the Traditions of Jesus PSALM 8 O Lord, I love the habitation of your house and the place where your glory dwells. Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity,     and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. 2 Prove me, O Lord, and … Continue reading →

Blessed Eyes that See Jesus and Neighbor     Jesus tells a parable to a man, a lawyer, that’s a term used in the Scripture’s for a guy who studies God’s Laws, and this lawyer wants to do something to … Continue reading →

“Eating the Living Bread – Living Forever” PSALM 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,  in the company … Continue reading →