To Fulfill the Word of Isaiah the Prophet
April/20/2008 Filed in: Daily Walk
Series
• New
Testament Reading: John 12:1-50
• Old Testament Passage: Isaiah 6:1-10
• Points to Ponder
“To Fulfill the Word of Isaiah the Prophet”
As the word spread that Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead many went out to meet Jesus and
many put their faith in him. His enemies could not deny that he who had died was now alive. Yet
the case could be made that if his miracles were such convincing proof of his deity then why didn’t
everyone believe? Read More...
• Old Testament Passage: Isaiah 6:1-10
• Points to Ponder
“To Fulfill the Word of Isaiah the Prophet”
As the word spread that Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead many went out to meet Jesus and
many put their faith in him. His enemies could not deny that he who had died was now alive. Yet
the case could be made that if his miracles were such convincing proof of his deity then why didn’t
everyone believe? Read More...
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
April/19/2008 Filed in: Daily Walk
Series
• New
Testament Reading: John 11:1-57
• Old Testament Passage: Ecclesiastes 9:1-6
• Points to Ponder
“I Am the Resurrection and the Life”
Many so-called miracles can be faked. So many modern “miracle workers” have been exposed as
frauds. Real miracles are obviously miraculous - something that obviously defies the laws of nature.
No doubt many thought that Jesus’ miracles were feats of magic or slight of hand. But how do you
deny the miracle of raising someone from the dead, especially when that person died and was buried
four days ago. Read More...
• Old Testament Passage: Ecclesiastes 9:1-6
• Points to Ponder
“I Am the Resurrection and the Life”
Many so-called miracles can be faked. So many modern “miracle workers” have been exposed as
frauds. Real miracles are obviously miraculous - something that obviously defies the laws of nature.
No doubt many thought that Jesus’ miracles were feats of magic or slight of hand. But how do you
deny the miracle of raising someone from the dead, especially when that person died and was buried
four days ago. Read More...
I and the Father are One
April/18/2008 Filed in: Daily Walk
Series
• New
Testament Readings: John 10:1-42
• Old Testament Passage: Genesis 1:26; 11:7
• Points to Ponder
“I and the Father are One”
If it is established that Jesus really lived and that he claimed to be God’s Son, our options regarding
his identity are limited. Either he is who he claimed to be or he is not. If he is not who he claimed
to be then either he lied or he was self-deceived. The latter, however, is not really a logical
conclusion, because he did not act or speak like someone who was “demon-possessed” or “raving
mad.” He spoke wisdom and truth with authority and humility. Therefore, logically, we are left to
conclude that either he is the Son of God or a colossal fraud! Read More...
• Old Testament Passage: Genesis 1:26; 11:7
• Points to Ponder
“I and the Father are One”
If it is established that Jesus really lived and that he claimed to be God’s Son, our options regarding
his identity are limited. Either he is who he claimed to be or he is not. If he is not who he claimed
to be then either he lied or he was self-deceived. The latter, however, is not really a logical
conclusion, because he did not act or speak like someone who was “demon-possessed” or “raving
mad.” He spoke wisdom and truth with authority and humility. Therefore, logically, we are left to
conclude that either he is the Son of God or a colossal fraud! Read More...
I Was Blind but Now I See
April/17/2008 Filed in: Daily Walk
Series
• New
Testament Reading: John 9:1-41
• Old Testament Passage: Isaiah 29:17-19
• Points to Ponder
“I Was Blind but Now I See”
“Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” What a sad way to look at
God’s working among men! What a limited view the disciples had, not only of God, but of people
with physical disabilities! Are we any different? Or do we see the challenges people face in life the
way Jesus did: “Neither this man nor his parents sinned...but this happened so that the work of God
might be displayed in his life.” In reality, we’re all disabled. None of us is whole as God intended us
to be, but whatever our disabilities, they are an opportunity for God to display his work in us! Read More...
• Old Testament Passage: Isaiah 29:17-19
• Points to Ponder
“I Was Blind but Now I See”
“Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” What a sad way to look at
God’s working among men! What a limited view the disciples had, not only of God, but of people
with physical disabilities! Are we any different? Or do we see the challenges people face in life the
way Jesus did: “Neither this man nor his parents sinned...but this happened so that the work of God
might be displayed in his life.” In reality, we’re all disabled. None of us is whole as God intended us
to be, but whatever our disabilities, they are an opportunity for God to display his work in us! Read More...
Before Abraham Was Born, I Am!
April/16/2008 Filed in: Daily Walk
Series
• New
Testament Reading: John 8:1-59
• Old Testament Passage: Exodus 3:11-15
• Points to Ponder
“Before Abraham Was Born, I Am!”
Jesus is on the witness stand being cross-examined by the prosecution. This is high energy court
room action as exciting as any scene from “Law & Order”. The Pharisees are going after Jesus and
Jesus just isn’t backing down. He stands by his claims and calls himself and his Father as witnesses.
They challenge him on being his own witness and question him as who is his father. After telling
them that he can be his own witness and that they don’t know his Father, he says, “If you do not
believe that I am, you will indeed die in your sins” (8:24). [Note: “the one I claim to be” in the NIV
is not in the Greek text.] He responded to the Pharisees so effectively and frustrated their cross
examination such that “even as he spoke many put their faith in him” (8:30). Read More...
• Old Testament Passage: Exodus 3:11-15
• Points to Ponder
“Before Abraham Was Born, I Am!”
Jesus is on the witness stand being cross-examined by the prosecution. This is high energy court
room action as exciting as any scene from “Law & Order”. The Pharisees are going after Jesus and
Jesus just isn’t backing down. He stands by his claims and calls himself and his Father as witnesses.
They challenge him on being his own witness and question him as who is his father. After telling
them that he can be his own witness and that they don’t know his Father, he says, “If you do not
believe that I am, you will indeed die in your sins” (8:24). [Note: “the one I claim to be” in the NIV
is not in the Greek text.] He responded to the Pharisees so effectively and frustrated their cross
examination such that “even as he spoke many put their faith in him” (8:30). Read More...
Many of His Disciples Turned Back
April/15/2008 Filed in: Daily Walk
Series
• New
Testament Reading: John 6:53-7:52
• Old Testament Passage: Numbers 14:11
• Points to Ponder
“Many of His Disciples Turned Back”
It is the confident attorney who will bring up evidence that seems to support the case against his
client. Yet that’s exactly what John does - not only here but in many places. He faced the objections
and arguments against Jesus head on as he attempted to convince his readers that these were of no
real substance. It’s as if the prosecution said, “If Jesus is really who he claims to be then why did so
many people not believe in and follow him? He lost many disciples. Even his family mocked his
claims. And certainly none of the chief priests and Pharisees ever gave credence to this deceiver.” Read More...
• Old Testament Passage: Numbers 14:11
• Points to Ponder
“Many of His Disciples Turned Back”
It is the confident attorney who will bring up evidence that seems to support the case against his
client. Yet that’s exactly what John does - not only here but in many places. He faced the objections
and arguments against Jesus head on as he attempted to convince his readers that these were of no
real substance. It’s as if the prosecution said, “If Jesus is really who he claims to be then why did so
many people not believe in and follow him? He lost many disciples. Even his family mocked his
claims. And certainly none of the chief priests and Pharisees ever gave credence to this deceiver.” Read More...
I Am the Bread of Life
April/14/2008 Filed in: Daily Walk
Series
• New
Testament Reading: John 6:1-52
• Old Testament Passage: Exodus 16:4-5, 13-19
• Points to Ponder
“I Am the Bread of Life”
Two more miracles (6:1-15, 16-24) point unmistakably to the true identity of
Jesus - true miracles done in front of thousands of witnesses that cannot be
denied or explained away. And yet many who saw did not believe; indeed,
they missed the whole point. How can John explain this, for surely the
majority is correct in their assessment that Jesus was just “the son of Joseph,
whose father and mother we know? How can he now say, ‘I have come down from heaven’?” Read More...
• Old Testament Passage: Exodus 16:4-5, 13-19
• Points to Ponder
“I Am the Bread of Life”
Two more miracles (6:1-15, 16-24) point unmistakably to the true identity of
Jesus - true miracles done in front of thousands of witnesses that cannot be
denied or explained away. And yet many who saw did not believe; indeed,
they missed the whole point. How can John explain this, for surely the
majority is correct in their assessment that Jesus was just “the son of Joseph,
whose father and mother we know? How can he now say, ‘I have come down from heaven’?” Read More...
I Tell You the Truth
April/13/2008 Filed in: Daily Walk
Series
• New
Testament Reading: John 5:16-47
• Old Testament Passage: Psalm 118:19-29
• Points to Ponder
“I Tell You the Truth”
Sometimes the best thing a defense lawyer can do is to call the accused to the stand, if indeed he is a
credible witness. In this case, it is essential that people hear from Jesus himself for at least two
reasons: 1) to establish clearly what Jesus claimed for himself, and; 2) to find out from Jesus why he
thinks people should believe that he is who he claimed to be.
Read More...
• Old Testament Passage: Psalm 118:19-29
• Points to Ponder
“I Tell You the Truth”
Sometimes the best thing a defense lawyer can do is to call the accused to the stand, if indeed he is a
credible witness. In this case, it is essential that people hear from Jesus himself for at least two
reasons: 1) to establish clearly what Jesus claimed for himself, and; 2) to find out from Jesus why he
thinks people should believe that he is who he claimed to be.
Read More...