In today’s world, many are confused and do not know what to hope in. Our world has told us to put our faith and hope in ourselves and our inner being. COVID-19 reminds us that our own power and inner being are so weak. The vanity of our own power becomes apparent when a microbe, a small microscopic particle, can shut down an entire nation and world. The answer to our weakness is not found by finding more of man’s …
Author: The Pearl Minister
We cannot meet on Sunday but we can continue to Know the Word. Some of you may not have seen our series on Psalm 23. Join us in 4 parts as we look closely at Psalm 23. Psalm 23:1-2 Psalm 23:3-4 Psalm 23:4-5 Psalm 23:5-6
Last night, I put number 3 and 4 to bed. I snuggled with number 4 and then went to lay down with number 3, and he asked to hold my hand while he went to sleep. And of course, I did. Parenting 101 – How not to… Let me give you a little snapshot into the failings of Hannah and me as parents. We will not win any parenting award when it comes to sleep training nor will we be …
In chapter 18, we journey to the time in Christ’s life where his death is imminent. Judas Iscariot brings the band of soldiers to the place where Jesus often withdraws to pray, the Garden of Gethsemane. The place of arrest is not random or meaningless (nothing is meaningless). Let’s think about the Garden together and see what we can learn. Garden of Gethsemane The Garden of Gethsemane is on the Mount of Olives and is right outside of Jerusalem. The …
The High Priestly Prayer I. ____________________ is to receive all glory and honor. a. How was this accomplished through Christ? b. What makes Jesus Christ worthy for the task? II. ____________________ manifests the Father to the world. a. Because of this manifestation, the world receives the Word of God. i. Why is the Word of God so important? III. Christ prays for ________________________________________. a. Christ is glorified in _____________________. b. God is glorified in ______________________. c. Where is Christ going? d. What does Christ ask the Father about concerning His people? e. How …
I always thought it amazing that Christ says, “I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away.“ How could it ever be advantageous for Christ to leave the disciples? Christ is God manifested to the world. Why would it be good for humanity that Christ leave? In His grace, Jesus gives us the answer…“for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.” …
John 14 (along with all parts of Scripture) is alive and active for us today. As we look at John 14, I just want to list some of the powerful statements Jesus makes right before He is arrested. Let not your hearts be troubled. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to myself. That where I am you may be also. I am the way, and the truth, and the …