What does it mean to 'pray in Jesus' Name'? Does that guarantee that God will answer our prayers? When we understand the context of John 15:12-17 we find that Jesus…
Jesus became one of us to model what God expects from His people. Here Jesus serves His disciples (again!) and commands them to follow His example of loving them. How…
Paul graciously confronts the Philippians who are being persecuted for their faith and are experiencing some division, to be united in Christ. He challenges them to have the humbling attitude…
Jesus issues a new challenge to His hearers. While He's been warning them about the Pharisees' misleading teaching, He here warns them don;t be like them and be a critical…
Jesus speaks to the people about their need to get rid of this 'eye for eye' retaliation attitude when insulted or hurt. Instead He says, respond in kindness and service.…
Jesus begins to reveal how the Pharisees 'lowered the bar' on the Word of God. Just because you didn't actually murder someone doesn't mean you obeyed the commandment 'Do not…
Paul continues helping believers deal with neutral issues that we disagree on which the Bible doesn't clearly teach or it does but people have a hard time overcoming because of…