VII.Let’s listen again as the Spirit tells of the beauty and the magnificence of the New Jerusalem. As you take in the picture set before us, think about how there being “no temple in the city” fits into the magnificence … Continue reading
IV.While we cannot come to these words with the very same mind-set, world view and understanding those followers of Jesus in the first and second century did, we can come to these words with eyes open to take in the … Continue reading
I.Now we come to one of the great visions in Revelation – “And in the spirit he carried me away to a great, high mountain and showed me … “ Spend time today with this vision. Notice the details. And … Continue reading
VII.Notice, “To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life.” How good is a taste of fresh water? How refreshing could “spring … water” be? Can water ever give you a … Continue reading
IV.Let’s continue our thoughts today on the “homes” that seemed promised in this passage. V.Revelation 21:1-9 (New Revised Standard Version) Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed … Continue reading
I.Beginning this week and for the following three weeks we will turn our attention to passages from Revelation. I suspect that by calling attention to Revelation, we will likely hear at least a few groans and some who prefer not … Continue reading
VII.As you spend time with these paragraphs today, take note of what you hear about the “Advocate.” VIII.John 14:15-29 (New Revised Standard Version) “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he … Continue reading
IV.Did you hear Jesus say, “I will not leave you orphaned”? Spend time today taking note of how as disciples of Jesus and followers of his Way, we are not orphans. V.John 14:15-29 (New Revised Standard Version) “If you love … Continue reading
VII.Please spend some time with Martha today. Notice she says, “… I know … I know … I believe …” But first she tells Jesus, “… if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” VIII.John 11:17-27 (New … Continue reading
IV.I suspect when we think about Lazarus and Martha as we encounter them here, our mind (and maybe heart) goes to Lazarus leaving the tomb. That doesn’t surprise us, does it? And I guess we think about the joy such … Continue reading