The Purpose of Parables

And he said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” And when he was alone, those around him with the twelve asked  him about the parables.

Philippians 1:3-11

I can feel Paul’s affection for his brothers and sisters in Philippi. He opened the letter with much thanksgiving and love for all of them. As I read the

Nicodemus Continues (John 3:9-15)

As the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus continues, the Pharisee becomes more and more confused at Christ's answers. He cannot understand, or better yet, he cannot accept what Jesus

Nicodemus: Learning from the Master

John 3:1-8We are introduced to Nicodemus, a Pharisee, "a member of the Jewish ruling council." From these credentials we know that he is a powerful man, very influential, and

Jesus Clears the Temple (John 2:12-22)

Note: This was inspired by the devotions of Max Lucado. He was with Mary when I saw him turn water into wine in Cana. This man whom people called

Water into Wine (John 2:1-11)

That Jesus was a miracle worker was never questioned, even by secular historians. Extra-Biblical sources also showed that the carpenter from Nazareth was known, among others, as a healer

The Unfathomable Wisdom

1 Cor 2:6-10 In the previous passage, Paul ends by saying that his message and preaching did not depend on wise and persuasive words from humanity. They are, instead,

God is Everything

1 Cor 2: 1-5 As Paul opens the second chapter of the letter, he continues to exhort the Corinthian believers regarding God’s centrality in his work and teachings. In

Remember

1 Corinthians 1:26-31 “What were you when God called you?” Paul asked the Corinthian believers. He urged them, to take heed, see, regard what they were before the Lord,

Our Nothingness

1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Paul’s opening verse is a reminder of the gravity of salvation. The message of the Cross is nothing to those whose eyes are still closed. They

A Verse on Salvation

1 Corinthians 1:18Verse 18 is pegged on verse 17 where Paul explained that the cross, Jesus Christ, is the source of salvation not humanity’s wisdom. It is not in

United in Christ

1 Corinthians 1:10-17 Right after Paul’s thanksgiving, he addressed a critical issue in the Corinthian Church. For Church unity to be high up in Paul’s letter shows its significance

A Story of Grace

1 Corinthians 1: 4-9 Paul starts the body of his letter to the Corinthians. After a meaty introduction, he begins with a six-verse thanksgiving. This is among the few