For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 Focus on Christ Who do you try to please the most? Do you want your spouse, parents, teachers, friends, children, or some other person…

And the way of peace they have not known. Romans 3:17 Focus On Christ What is the way of peace? How would you know if peace has saturated your life? Would you have to be well, have your bills paid, and be free of difficulties in relationships in order to experience peace? Do circumstances determine…

And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 Focus on Christ  Why is love the greatest of these three virtues? When Jesus was asked, “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with…

Peter acted according to his normal self-centeredness. Peter had respect for Jesus and did not think a leader like Him should stoop to washing his feet. Traditionally, the owner of the house would wash the feet of a guest. Peter was confused that Jesus would perform such a lowly act. Jesus had a lowly mindset…

Most people think of service as the good things they can do to help other people. It makes them feel good to provide food, take someone to the doctor, or give money to support a mission trip. These are good things but not exactly what Jesus was addressing. Jesus was expressing that the focus needs…

When you are Christ’s sheep, you will face the same trouble He faced. The people who do not believe Jesus will also not believe you. However, this changes nothing in regard to sharing your testimony with others. If you know Jesus, you know His Voice and will obey Him regardless of what others claim to…

Jesus used light to symbolize His Presence in the same way the Old Testament used light to symbolize God’s Presence. In the temple courtyard, there were two lamps on each side of the burnt offering altar. As night fell, they stood out as bright lights in the temple. Every part of the Feast represented some…

On the last day of the feast, Jesus made a statement that shocked the religious leaders. He stated that if anyone thirsts, they should come to Him for a drink. This offended the leaders. A priest would traditionally bring a golden urn of water from the pool of Siloam and pour it on the altar…

It is amazing how people take the little things and make them the major things. The Pharisees heard Jesus teach about loving your enemies, not committing adultery, and hungering after righteousness, but what was their focus? Their focus was on finding fault with Jesus instead of looking at their own wrongdoing. They were trying to find…