Brian L.’s Journal
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2015
Sep 19
Matthew 26:75
Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken: "Before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times." And he went outside and wept bitterly.
Brian L. from Bemidji, MN said:
At this moment everything must have looked so hopeless to Peter. And yet later he would see how amazing God's grace is.
2015
Sep 19
Matthew 26:75
Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken: "Before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times." And he went outside and wept bitterly.
Brian L. from Bemidji, MN said:
At this moment everything must have looked so hopeless to Peter. And yet later he would see how amazing God's grace is.
2015
Sep 16
Matthew 25:13
"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.
Brian L. from Bemidji, MN said:
Jesus could return any day. Let's live like we are expecting him today.
2015
Sep 09
Matthew 24:46
It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.
Brian L. from Bemidji, MN said:
What will Jesus find me doing when he returns?
2015
Sep 09
Matthew 23:13
"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the door of the kingdom of heaven in people's faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let those enter who are trying to.
Brian L. from Bemidji, MN said:
Jesus certainly gives a strong warning to these leaders. There are many teachers today who are promoting a false gospel message. Shouldn't we be concerned about warning them?
2015
Sep 07
Matthew 22:37
Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'
Brian L. from Bemidji, MN said:
Here is a lifelong challenge. Can I honestly say I am loving God that much? Do my actions and words demonstrate this type of love? Lord please change me and help me to be less selfish and more like you want me to be. Thank you for your infinite love.
2015
Sep 07
Matthew 22:37
Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'
Brian L. from Bemidji, MN said:
Here is a lifelong challenge. Can I honestly say I am loving God that much? Do my actions and words demonstrate this type of love? Lord please change me and help me to be less selfish and more like you want me to be. Thank you for your infinite love.
2015
Jul 05
Matthew 21:45
When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard Jesus' parables, they knew he was talking about them.
Brian L. from Bemidji, MN said:
Lord, please help me to see how your word applies to my life, and to allow it to change me.
2015
Jul 05
Matthew 20:20
Then the mother of Zebedee's sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him.
Brian L. from Bemidji, MN said:
Somehow this just seems a little strange. Jesus just told the disciples about his upcoming crucifixion. The very next thing we hear is the mother of James and John asking for a place of honor for her sons. It seems like James and John must not have seen the seriousness of what Jesus would go through. It makes me wonder, "How can I better appreciate what Jesus has done for me?"
2015
Jul 03
Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
Brian L. from Bemidji, MN said:
There is great reward in following Jesus, but as for entering the Kingdom, this is only possible by placing our complete trust in his grace. Even our best efforts fall short of God's perfect standard. Jesus saves, and he rewards believers who faithfully follow him.
On Numbers 2:34 by Ken J.
“Moses obeyed God's instructions exactly as he received them. This verse…”