June 11   Bible Reading: John 19:1-22   Topic Summary:   Warning, warning!!!  This devotion is going to get deep.  We are going to think about God’s sovereignty…that means His control over His creation.  It’s not easy…believe me.  But, let the Holy Spirit speak to your heart and you will understand it.  And once you... Continue Reading →

June 11   John 19:1-22 John 19:1-3-Pilate has Jesus scourged.  His soldiers mock His claim to be a king by placing a crown made of thorns and a purple robe on Him.  They then bow before Him with false reverence…and at the same time hit Him on the face.   For an explanation of the... Continue Reading →

June 9   Bible Reading: John 18:1-23   Topic Summary:   Jesus knew what was coming on the day that He was arrested…and yet, He didn’t turn away.  He could have stopped.  He could have run.  But He didn’t.  Jesus chose to suffer…so that you wouldn’t have to.  That is the greatest expression of love... Continue Reading →

June 9   John 18:1-23 John 18:1-11-Jesus takes the disciples to the garden of Gethsemane.  They cross a ravine that was on the east side of Jerusalem…between the city and the Mount of Olives.  Jesus had often taken His disciples to this garden before; and now, Judas knew where to find them.  Judas guides a... Continue Reading →

June 8   Bible Reading: John 17   Topic Summary:   Everybody wants to tell us what to do…what to think…what to believe…how to live our life.  They are smarter than us.  They know better than us.  They just want to help us.  Right.  And the sad thing is that many people are willing to... Continue Reading →

June 7   Bible Reading: John 16:16-33   Topic Summary:   There are important lessons we need to learn if we are going to be effective in prayer.  One of them is to ask for those things that are in keeping with the character of Jesus.  When we pray in “His name”, in keeping with... Continue Reading →

May 27   Bible Reading: John 10:22-42   Topic Summary:   Why don’t we live all-out for Jesus?  Could it be that for some reason we’re just not certain about our relationship with Him?  Or, are we uncertain about what might happen to us if we really, really lived for God?  You can stop worrying…God... Continue Reading →

May 27   John 10:22-42 John 10:22-The Feast of Dedication   (Ryrie Study Bible) ...This was instituted in 165 B.C. by Judas Maccabeus in commemoration of the cleansing and reopening of the temple after its desecration by the Syrian ruler Antiochus Epiphanes in 168 B.C. [Dan. 11:31; 1 Macc. 4:52-59].  It is also called the... Continue Reading →

May 26   Bible Reading: John 10:1-21   Topic Summary:   Does God speak to us?  Can we actually hear Him?  Yes.  In fact, Jesus says that hearing His voice is a very natural thing for those that know Him.   Thoughts about God for My Grandkids:   I attended Seminary in Ft. Worth, TX. ... Continue Reading →

May 26   John 10:1-21 John 10:1-It is still the Feast of Booths (7:1).  Jesus has already been engaged in 4 discourses/debates, this is the 5th.  Jesus tells a parable about men entering the fold of the sheep (sheepfold, the pen or enclosure where sheep are kept).  If a man does not enter through the... Continue Reading →