John 5 - Jesus asked a man with a longstanding illness if he actually wanted to be healed. The man offered the excuse of immobility as the reason why he wasn't healed. Jesus supernaturally healed him by commanding him to be mobile. The scriptures point...
John 1 - Jesus shows up in the old testament as "The Word". People are not born of God by their own will or by the will of man. In this chapter, people are bringing friends to follow Jesus. John 2 - Jesus didn't believe his...
Luke 22 - "Rise and pray so that you will not enter into temptation." Focusing on the sorrows of this life can make us spiritually unaware. Prayer is the key to casting our burdens on Jesus. Luke 23 - Ungodly civil leaders who didn't get along...
Luke 19 - Jesus' kindness to sinners lead to repentance. Stewardship is key in the kingdom of God. The peace of Jerusalem is tied to their revelation of Jesus. Luke 20 - Meeting Jesus requires brokenness. Luke 21 - The last days will be a time of...
Luke 16 - "If they don't hear Moses and the prophets, they won't hear if someone rises from the dead." It isn't signs and wonders that change people's hearts. It's the Holy Ghost. Luke 17 - The kingdom of God is within me. Luke 18 - Be...
Luke 11 - I need to learn to be more persistent in prayer, and to rely on the character of my Father. A house divided against itself will not stand. Luke 12 - Hypocrisy will always be exposed. "One's life does not consist of the abundance...
Luke 8 - This chapter challenges me to have faith in God instead of walking in fear. Luke 9 - Jesus empowers the apostles and then differs responsibility to them. Jesus asked his disciples what the culture believed about Him publicly and what they believed about...
Luke 4 - Jesus starts His ministry off in Holy Ghost power after a season of temptation. The Spirit comes upon men for a purpose. Jesus always spoke with authority. The crowds knew the difference between speech with authority and speech with no authority. Luke 5...
Luke 1 - Zechariah's voice was restored after his act of faith and willingness to break from tradition. Luke 2 - Even though Jesus walked in deep revelation, he submitted to his earthly authority. Reminds me of when Samuel. Although he was God's chosen prophet, he...
Mark 13 - The first warning that Jesus gives about the end times is a warning against deception. I also love the encouragement to allow the Holy Spirit to speak through me during difficult times instead of leaning on my own premeditated speeches. Mark 14 -...