Did Mary expect Jesus to do a miracle? I kind of doubt it, but she did expect that Jesus could deal with the problem at hand, and in this way we might say Mary is transitioning in her role as a mother to Jesus, to a believer in Jesus, someone you take all your needs […]
Sermons
Just Once: The Rich Man and Lazarus Switch Places
Just Once: Matthew 27&28
Easter
Just Once Intro
The Just Once passages in the 4 gospels, help flesh out that specific gospel writer’s themes and theology about the person and work of Jesus, rounding out our biblical view of who Jesus is and what Jesus has done for us, is still doing for us, and is yet to do, but will do for […]
Hosea 8
Hosea 6&7
Sin adds to your trouble, it sucks away your energy, and it sets you apart from God’s blessings. If the people would only take a closer look at themselves, they would see the toll their sin is taking on them. But they won’t take that look. Maybe it’s that way for some of us right […]
Hosea 5
Hosea tells the story of God’s relationship with his people: he calls out their sin, he urges repentance, he warns of God’s judgment, and he assures them of God’s mercy.