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Fit For a Spy Novel!

I have no doubt that Jesus had arranged for one of His followers, who remained nameless, to provide this colt for Him to enter Jerusalem. Jesus sent the disciples to pick up this colt and it’s interesting that He knows that no one has ever ridden on this animal. It’s also interesting to me that Jesus didn’t tell them to contact anyone, perhaps to spare them harm should inquiries be made by the Pharisees or the Sadducees later (?), but to see this colt, untie him and bring him to Jesus. While Jesus told them not to initiate contact, He gave them would would be considered a countersign to let the owner know that the right people were taking this colt. It’s fitting that the beginning of the end of this mission from God should have some old-fashioned spycraft at the start of things. Continue reading

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July 7 – Betrayal

(Sundays will be late because of ministry obligations) Mark 14:1-31; 1 Kings 8; Hosea 9:17; Hosea 10 “Now as they sat and ate, Jesus said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, one of you who eats with Me will betray Me.’ … Continue reading

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July 28 – So You Want To Change The World?

Psalm 46-48 Acts 28 “Paul stayed two full years in his own rented house and welcomed all people who came to visit him. He boldly preached about the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ, and no … Continue reading

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February 12 – Nothing But The Blood of Jesus

Leviticus 13 Matthew 26:26-50 “Then Jesus took a cup and thanked God for it and gave it to the followers. He said, ‘Every one of you drink this. This is my blood which is the new agreement that God makes … Continue reading

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July 8 – Got Any Identification?

Mark 14:32-72; 1 Kings 9; Hosea 11:1-11 As Debit cards first came into use, they were called “check cards.” Bob Dole made fun of his 1996 election loss as he recounted his return to Russell, Kansas – the place where … Continue reading

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February 4 – Dealing With Cataracts

Luke 24:13-53; Genesis 44; Psalm 35 A cataract is the clouding of the lens of an eye that leads to a decrease in vision. The only cure for cataracts is surgery. If you’ve had a cataract surgery in the last … Continue reading

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January 26 – Right and Wrong

Luke 19:28-48; Genesis 34; Psalm 26 Ever said the right thing, but for the wrong reasons? The Disciples were giddy as Jesus rode into Jerusalem. “Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the … Continue reading

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July 9 – Four out of Five Readers Like This Post!

Mark 15:1-20; 1 Kings 10; Hosea 11:12-12:14 I have always wondered about the two different crowds Jesus dealt with in Jerusalem. One Sunday, the crowd welcomes Jesus as He enters Jerusalem and hails Him as King. The cheering and the … Continue reading

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