If ever Jesus displayed patience, it was here. certainly dead; after all that and more the disciples still think Jesus had done all of that just to make the reasons for our only comfort, we'll spend this week understanding how amazing it is that at this very

But in more abstract terms, Jesus saved you by revealing His Father, making God's sovereign, saving grace Remember that you remain in these very same hands, protected and preserved by God's powerful grace, which

You don't need to nail all of your shots to win the game, you just need to make a few more than the other

There is no way to make this less extreme: Jesus suffered mightily on our behalf.

The final promise Jesus made before dying is the most comforting of all. Not only my soul will be taken immediately after this life to Christ its head, but even my very flesh , raised by the power of Christ, will be reunited with my soul and made like Christ’s glorious body. within - an ability given by the Holy Spirit - that results in the proper attitude as he approaches his maker

It's by far the most important chapter of the Bible, in part because of promises it makes like what we And remember what is good according to God's purpose may not seem good at all to you, either now or ever

But Jesus' parable makes clear that many people couldn't care less about the invitation they've received

of your son. 13  Yet I will not tear the whole kingdom from him, but will give him one tribe for the sake of David my servant and for the sake of Jerusalem, which I have chosen.” The LORD was so pleased with Solomon's request that not only did He make Solomon the wisest man to ever The very gifts God had given him, instead of endearing him to the LORD, estranged Solomon from Him. Be thankful for those gifts; use them well for God's glory - but don't ever let these otherwise good

Faith, Article 29: The Marks of the True Church We believe that we ought to discern diligently and very recognized if it has the following marks: The church engages in the pure preaching of the gospel; it makes But before finishing today, take a moment to dwell Jesus' scary words in v40-42. LIGN YOUR LIFE WITH GOD'S WILL: Pray that your 'wheat like attributes' will be so strong that nobody ever

his left. 34  “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take But it is very pleasant and a great comfort to the righteous and elect, since their total redemption Certainly a person would remember an encounter with a hungry, thirsty naked person, whether they had It makes sense that the goats were clueless as to their missed opportunities, but what's so amazing is