The Sinner’s Guest
“He was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.” —Luke 19:7 Jesus was called a friend of sinners (Luke 7:34). It was meant as an accusation and complaint, but it was accepted as a compliment. It was spoken in contempt, but received in honor. Jesus sought the home of the sinner, …
WHAT ARE YOU LIVING FOR?
“Whether we live, we live unto..” —Romans 14:8 We live unto WHAT??? What are you living for? What is the tendency of your life? How would you complete that sentence? “We live unto __________.” Is it money? Pleasure? Comfort? Career? Popularity? Family? While these things are not sinful in themselves, they should not define our …
Christmas is About Easter
“The Son of man came … to give his life a ransom for many.” —Matthew 20:28 When Joseph contemplated the pregnancy of his espoused wife, the angel told him the baby in Mary’s womb was conceived of the Holy Ghost and, “thou shall call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their …
Jesus’ Birthday Party?
A few years ago, someone gave me this little poem. I had a birthday party, most everybody came. They all had a great time, But no one spoke My name. They gave each other gifts, as nice as they could be. All wrapped with pretty bows, But not a one was for Me. …