And repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Luke 24:47 (NIV) God gives second chances to those who reject Him. Just days after Jesus wept over Jerusalem, knowing they would…
Then he said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. Mark 2:27 (NIV) Sometimes, our religious practices can blind us to God Himself. This happened to the religious leaders in Jesus’ time. They were…
“Say to them, ‘As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! Why will…
“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion.” Hebrews 3:15 (NIV) Jerusalem missed its divine appointment with Jesus. As He approached the city on Palm Sunday, Jesus wept over what could…
As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes.” Luke 19:41-42 (NIV) God’s…
When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: “Blessed is the king who comes…
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 Faith takes the first step without seeing the entire staircase. That’s what the donkey owner did on that pivotal day before…
“Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. Luke 19:30 Something amazing happens when we place ordinary…
If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it. Luke 19:31 God’s requests often come at unexpected moments, asking for things we hold dear. Have you ever had that sudden feeling when God points to…
As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?” They replied, “The Lord needs it.” Luke 19:33-34 God’s greatest works often happen through people whose names we’ll never know. All through the Bible,…