The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #27: When does a believer take Communion in an unworthy manner? I am taking a short break from examining Jesus’ good news of the kingdom to continue to speak to the subject of Communion. Years ago I hosted a vigorous discussion...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #26: What does Communion mean? And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying,...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #25: What difference does a covenant make? And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after the supper he took the cup,...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #24: Is your soul at rest? Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, 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. -Matthew...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #23: What are you asking your Father for? What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #22: How does God go about changing us? He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’ But this He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were to receive; for...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #21: Calming Anxieties So do not worry, saying ‘What shall we eat? or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘Wat shall we wear?’ But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do...
For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. -Matthew 6:32 Sometimes a thing is so visible we do not give it a second thought. Such is often the case with calling God “the Father.” It seems so natural that many of us...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #19: Imitating God, Who is a Perfect 10 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. -Matthew 5:48 Of all the controversial things that are contained in Jesus’ proclamation of the good news of the kingdom, perhaps...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #18: How come the beatitudes end with persecution? Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. -Matthew 5:10 Jesus’ concluding beatitude feels out of step with the others....
