Tag: Humility
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The Humble Leader
(John 13:12-18) A great part of the life and ministry of Jesus was teaching by example. He taught the disciples many things in words, which they wrote down for our instruction, and He also provided visible examples of what He was teaching in His actions. Often in this world we see the exact opposite. I…
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Jesus Washing the Disciples Feet
(John 13:1-7) One of the strongest visual images we get of Jesus is that of Him washing the feet of His disciples. He is trying to teach His disciples an important lesson in His actions and not to them only but to us also. The power of this simple action is enormous. It speaks volumes…
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Show Yourself to the World
(John 7:1-9) Have you ever done a search on the internet for a one-hit wonder? You know, someone who was a star of screen or stage or had a hit single out that was all the rage and then they just disappeared? The search would be along the lines of, “Whatever happened to…” and you…
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Things That Make for Peace
(Luke 19:41-44) Here we see Jesus about to enter into Jerusalem leading up to his death, and we see him lamenting greatly over Jerusalem. He weeps openly over the fact that the people of the city were so hard of heart. He weeps because the people and the city were going to suffer, “…because you…
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To Such Belongs the Kingdom of God
(Luke 18:15-17) Last night one of my grandchildren spent the night with my wife and I. He is a little over three years old and a bundle of energy. It is always a joy when my grandchildren come to stay, even when they wear us out with their constant curiosity and questions. But it reminds…
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Pride Goes Before A Fall
(Luke 18:9-14) There are many instances and lessons in the Bible of where we see that pride goes before a fall. This section of scripture shows it in the light of how we live our lives as Christians, and how not to live. It shows the difference between one who is self-righteous and another who…
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Will You be Recognised by God?
(Luke 14:7-11) What are the greatest words you could ever hear? It has to be the Lord saying on judgement day, “Well done good and faithful servant.” (Matthew 25:21, 23) That would be the ultimate recognition and aspiration for all who seek to follow Jesus Christ. But how do we achieve this recognition? What must…
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Pride Goes Before a Fall
(Luke 9:46-48) The disciples began arguing amongst themselves as to who was the greatest among them. How typical is this of the way that man thinks. This is pride, pure and simple, and as the saying goes, “Pride goes before a fall.” The Problem with Pride Pride is a problem for all of mankind, but…
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Making a Request of God
(Mark 10:35-45) James and John were two brothers and disciples of the Lord. They came to him asking if Jesus would grant them to sit at his right and his left hand in his kingdom. (Verse 37) There was a lesson for them and the rest of the disciples to learn and Jesus used this…
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Let the Children Come
(Mark 10:13-16) Too often as adults we exclude children. The old saying that children should be sen and not heard is still often applied by many people. In public places and in churches they are told to be still, keep quiet and stop being disruptive. But they are kids! By nature they are boisterous, undisciplined…
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Who is the Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?
(Matthew 18:1-6) The disciples came to Jesus to ask who is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven. This is a common thought of man. When we look at things like the Guinness book of records we see a collection of the most outstanding achievements of mankind in all disciplines. When we think about the…
