Ridiculous Plan “…Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God’s weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength.” 1 Corinthians 1:24–25 (NLT) The apostle Paul writes to a community that values human wisdom, eloquence, and social…
If Anyone Wants to Be Contentious But if anyone seems to be contentious, we have no such custom, nor do the churches of God. 1 Corinthians 11:16 (NKJV) In this letter, the apostle Paul addresses a matter that goes beyond external traditions or customs: the contentious spirit. Although the immediate context of the passage deals…
You Do Not Belong to Yourselves Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself. 1 Corinthians 6:19 (NLT) We live in a culture that exalts personal autonomy. From a young age, we’re taught…
The Former Demoniac After Jesus rose from the dead early on Sunday morning, the first person who saw him was Mary Magdalene, the woman from whom he had cast out seven demons. Mark 16:9 (NLT) The most glorious event in history—the resurrection of Jesus—was witnessed by someone who, by human standards, would not have been…
Include Peter Now go and tell his disciples, including Peter, that Jesus is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there, just as he told you before he died. Mark 16:7 (NLT) The most glorious day in history—the resurrection of Jesus Christ—was accompanied by a personal message, full of compassion and restoration….
He Took the Risk Joseph of Arimathea took a risk and went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. (Joseph was an honored member of the high council, and he was waiting for the Kingdom of God to come.) Mark 15:43 (NLT) The death of Jesus shook not only the spiritual realm but also the…
Leave Her Alone But Jesus replied, “Leave her alone. Why criticize her for doing such a good thing to me?”Mark 14:6 (NLT) In this passage, Jesus defends a woman who, in an act of love and devotion, anoints His head with expensive perfume. Some who were present criticize her for what they see as a…
I Choose to Love What Is Eternal Jesus answered and said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone shall be left upon another, that shall not be thrown down!” Mark 13:2 (NKJV) Jesus was leaving the temple with His disciples when they, amazed by the grandeur of the building, pointed out…
Decido amar lo eterno Jesús respondió: —Sí, mira estos grandes edificios, pero serán demolidos por completo. ¡No quedará ni una sola piedra sobre otra! Marcos 13:2 (NTV) Jesús estaba saliendo del templo con sus discípulos cuando estos, maravillados por la majestuosidad del edificio, le señalaron su grandeza. Sin embargo, el Señor, con una mirada puesta…
I Will Bring It Back “I will bring back all the Temple treasures that King Nebuchadnezzar carried off to Babylon.” Jeremiah 28:3 NLT God is a God of restoration. When we feel that the enemy has stolen our peace, family, blessings, or dreams, He has the power to bring everything back. What seemed lost, God…