Bible meditations – Page 22 – Darkened Glass Reflections

Disciples During Jesus’ Passion (Revisited)

As I reflect on the cross this year, I wonder which disciple am I most like. Which disciple do you imitate most?

April 15, 2022

Palm Sunday and Expectations

Many people worship a distorted image of Jesus. It is usually a projection of our own ideals, values, and desires. We want Him to get with our program, but that will not work. The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ is Lord. That means we need to yield to His will, not the other way…

April 10, 2022

Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit (Matthew 5:3)

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3).

March 27, 2022

“Makarios!” “Be Blessed!”: An Overview of the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)

The Beatitudes tell us how we can find true joy and happiness by adopting God’s values and character, which go against the ways of the world.

March 13, 2022

Sermon on the Mount: Introduction

The Sermon on the Mount is a necessary part of the Christian’s guidebook for daily living. It contains some difficult commands, but we are blessed when we obey them. This article begins a series in which we will study the entire Sermon.

March 6, 2022

The Word Became Flesh. V: Grace, Truth, and Glory in Plain Sight

“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. John testified about Him and cried out, saying, ‘This was He of whom I said, “He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for…

February 20, 2022