5 Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus, 6 who, existing in the form of God,did not consider equality with Godas something to be exploited.[a]7 Instead he emptied himselfby assuming the form of a servant,taking on the likeness of humanity.And when he had come as a man, (Philippians 2:5-7 CSB) Having...
A Different Outlook
60 Therefore, when many of his disciples heard this, they said, “This teaching is hard. Who can accept[a] it?” (John 6:60 CSB) Life is hard, there are no two ways around that. But does that mean we should give in or give up? No, absolutely not! If you are living a dedicated...
Perform
30 “What sign, then, are you going to do so that we may see and believe you?” they asked. “What are you going to perform? (John 6:30 CSB) The word perform has a number of connotations, the two most meaningful are to act in a certain way the other is a...
Unworthy
7 He proclaimed, “One who is more powerful than I am is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the strap of his sandals. (Mark 1:7 CSB) John the Baptist had the right of it. He was one of the most renowned of prophets with a large following. However,...
A Mature Faith
24 Immediately the father of the boy cried out, “I do believe; help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24 CSB) There may be times that even in our belief we experience the weakness of unbelief. It is times like this we need to be like this boy’s father and ask for help with...