“They loved praise from men more than praise from God” – John 12: 43. Over and over again it is the thing that keeps people from doing what is right and good. Obviously it was true for Pilate. Even in the face of the truths that Jesus, the King/Messiah, spoke to him, he chose to…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
Lesson No. 12 – Intro – March 22 – 29 I AM a King
When Pilate hung that sign on the cross, he proclaimed truth to the whole world. He wrote, “JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS” in 3 languages. The Hebrew words were understandable to the Jewish and religious culture, the ones who were leading the revolt against Jesus because He claimed to be the…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 11
If only we could be content with the person that God has made us uniquely to be. Content with our heritage, our role in life, our relationships, our gifts and the challenges that He has given to us so that His character can be developed in us. God, the Father, didn’t make any mistakes…… Continue Reading
Lesson No. 11 – Intro – March 15 – 22 I AM HE – Jesus of Nazareth
It’s a story that is full of ironies. There are so many incongruities between what one might have expected to happen when Jesus was arrested and what actually occurred. Why do you think that Judas came with a detachment of soldiers – that is between 200 and 600 men? Jesus was in a garden…… Continue Reading
A Sneak Preview of our Spring Study
The theme for our Spring Study will be “There’s Hope for You!” Would you like to discover how to experience the kind of hope that gives you peace and confidence in your present circumstances and for your future? You are invited to join us as we study together what it means to find hope…… Continue Reading
Lesson 10 – Intro – March 8-March 15 I AM the True Vine
It was later in the evening when the disciples went outside with Jesus. They probably didn’t know their exact destination, but Jesus did. It would be the Garden of Gethsemane. They may have walked through the temple gates which were embellished with carved clusters of grapes and on through the temple courtyard. Likely they…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 9 –
The reassurance that Jesus gave to His disciples is exactly what I needed this week. Because He is The Way, I came trust Him totally with my future and put my family into His care, as well. Because He is the The Truth, I can count on His promises. Because He is The Life, it…… Continue Reading
Lesson #9 – Intro – March 1 – March 8 I AM the Way, the Truth and the Life
If the chance of a reunion is not likely and the future is totally unknown, it can be heart wrenching and traumatic to say goodbye to a dear friend. Jesus was completely aware and sensitive to the questions and concerns of His disciples that final night as they celebrated the Passover Feast together. He…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 8
There is a direct correlation between a really wonderful teacher and his or her ability to hear and respond to sincere questions with empathy, clarity and wisdom. Jesus always did just that, didn’t He? That is very reassuring to me because there are seasons in my life when I have plenty of questions and…… Continue Reading
Lesson #8 – Intro – Feb. 22 – March 1 I AM Teacher and Lord
There are often very tender moments at the bedside of someone who is nearing the last hours of life. Sometimes it is the recollection of memories or the opportunity to forgive and find peace and reconciliation that make that time so memorable. At other times it is simply the silence or the expression of…… Continue Reading