Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: Bible meditations

Abolishing and Fulfilling: Part 2

Jesus said He did not come to abolish the Old Testament legal system, but to fulfill it. By looking at these terms from a carpenter’s perspective, we can see this statement in a different light.

August 2, 2023
Abolishing and Fulfilling: Part 1

Jesus said He did not come to abolish the Old Testament legal system, but to fulfill it. By looking at these terms from a carpenter’s perspective, we can see this statement in a different light.

July 31, 2023
Seen and Not (Only) Heard

Sometimes the children of God should be seen and not heard.

June 25, 2023
Hiding the Light. II: Silence and Sin

Jesus tells us that we are the light of the world, but sometimes we hide the light. We might choose to be quiet when we should speak out, try to hide our faith because of guilt, shame, or sin, ignore the needs of others, or try to take credit that should go to God.

June 22, 2023
Hiding the Light. I: Conformity

Jesus calls us the light of the world, but sometimes we are likely to hide our light. We might do this by trying to fit in.

June 19, 2023
Shining as the Light of the World

“You are the light of the world.” Jesus did not say “You should try to be the light” or “You might become the light.” His disciples shine his light to those around the because He dwells in them.

June 5, 2023
Salt of the Earth: Being the Real Thing

“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by people” (Matthew 5:13).

May 28, 2023
Scattering Salt and Shining Light

“You are the salt of the earth…. You are the light of the world.” Our roles as salt and light grow out of our willingness to live the kind of life Jesus described in the Beatitudes.

May 21, 2023
Ascension: Seated With Him

Jesus’ ascension into heaven has important implications for our understanding of His divinity and for our life of faith.

May 18, 2023
“Blessed Are Those Who Have Been Persecuted”: Persecution and Being “In Christ”

Persecution is a natural part of the Christian life. Because we are in Christ and He is in us, those who oppose Him will resist us.

May 7, 2023