Today’s Reading: Matthew 7:26-27 (HCSB) But everyone who hears these words of Mine and doesn’t act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. The rain fell, the rivers rose, the winds blew and pounded that house, and it collapsed. And its collapse was great! Today’s Question: What areContinue reading “The Cause of a Crumbling Life (Lesson #58 Summer School with Jesus)”
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A House that Can Withstand a Storm (Lesson #57 Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 7:24-25 (HCSB) Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them will be like a sensible man who built his house on the rock. The rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn’t collapse, because its foundation was on the rock. Today’s Question: WhatContinue reading “A House that Can Withstand a Storm (Lesson #57 Summer School with Jesus)”
Salvation Is About Who You Know (Lesson #56 Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 7:22- 23 (HCSB) On that day many will say to Me, “Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in Your name, drive out demons in Your name, and do many miracles in Your name?” Then I will announce to them, “I never knew you! Depart from Me, you lawbreakers!” Today’s Question: How deeply doContinue reading “Salvation Is About Who You Know (Lesson #56 Summer School with Jesus)”
A Frightening Bible Verse- For Many (Lesson #55 Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 7:21 (HCSB) Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord!’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of My Father in heaven. Today’s Question: What is the scariest verse in the Bible? Today’s Commentary: This verse should cause every church-goer to shudder. It should stop usContinue reading “A Frightening Bible Verse- For Many (Lesson #55 Summer School with Jesus)”
When Wolves Get Into the Church (Lesson #53 Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 7:15 (HCSB) Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravaging wolves. Today’s Question: How do you know if someone in the church fellowship is a false teacher? Today’s Commentary: According to the US Secret Service website, there are five visual cues that one could use to identify counterfeitContinue reading “When Wolves Get Into the Church (Lesson #53 Summer School with Jesus)”
Christians Are Not Normal- Part One (Lesson #52- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 7:14 (HCSB) How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it. Today’s Question: Would you ever tell someone that it is easy to live as a Christian? Today’s Commentary: Few people have ever described me as being “normal.” In college, if I was knownContinue reading “Christians Are Not Normal- Part One (Lesson #52- Summer School with Jesus)”
The Narrow-Mindedness of Jesus (Lesson #51- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 7:13 (HCSB) Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it. Today’s Question: Isn’t it insensitive to say that trusting Jesus is the only way to be saved from sin? Today’s Commentary: Most peopleContinue reading “The Narrow-Mindedness of Jesus (Lesson #51- Summer School with Jesus)”
When “Karma” and Jesus Collide (Lesson #50- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 7:12 (HCSB) Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them—this is the Law and the Prophets. Today’s Question: Do you believe you get what you deserve in life? Today’s Commentary: The concept of “karma” is embraced by many in the American culture. “What goes around,Continue reading “When “Karma” and Jesus Collide (Lesson #50- Summer School with Jesus)”
How God Wants You to Pray (Lesson #49- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 7:7-11 (HCSB) Keep asking, and it will be given to you. Keep searching, and you will find. Keep knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who searches finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. What man amongContinue reading “How God Wants You to Pray (Lesson #49- Summer School with Jesus)”
When Jesus Resorts to Name Calling (Lesson #48- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 7:6 (HCSB) Don’t give what is holy to dogs or toss your pearls before pigs, or they will trample them with their feet, turn, and tear you to pieces. Today’s Question: Is there ever a time that you should not share the Gospel with someone? Today’s Commentary: As Christians, we are to shareContinue reading “When Jesus Resorts to Name Calling (Lesson #48- Summer School with Jesus)”
Shepherding Well 