"Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, because Jesus often met there with his disciples" - John 18:2 There’s something unsettling about how familiar Judas was with Jesus. He knew where Jesus would be. He had walked with Him, eaten with Him, watched Him perform miracles, and listened to Him teach. He was close enough to know Jesus’ patterns. So when the time came to betray Him, he knew exac...  Read More

"Then Jesus, knowing everything that was about to happen to him, went out and said to them, 'Who is it that you’re seeking?'" - John 18:4 It is a simple question on the surface. But when Jesus asked, “Who is it that you’re seeking?” He wasn’t just addressing the soldiers and officials in front of Him. That question still speaks to every heart today. Because whether we realize it or not, all of us ...  Read More

"Be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful" - Luke 6:36 There is a big difference between noticing something and doing something about it. In Luke 10, Jesus tells a story where three men saw the same wounded man lying on the road. The priest saw him. The Levite saw him. The Samaritan saw him too. But only one of them acted. Only one responded with mercy. That word matters. Mercy is not jus...  Read More

"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you" - Matthew 6:33 Your priorities shape your life more than anything else. What you put first sets the tone for everything that follows. Jesus made that clear when He said to seek first the kingdom of God. Not second. Not when it’s convenient. First. In Luke 10, Jesus tells a story where two relig...  Read More

"When he saw the man, he had compassion" - Luke 10:33 One of the most powerful prayers you can pray today is not for blessing or direction, but for vision. Lord, open my eyes. Help me see who You want me to see. That is where the work of being a neighbor really begins. Not with our hands, but with our hearts turned toward God, asking Him to make us aware. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesu...  Read More

"But a Samaritan on his journey came up to him, and when he saw the man, he had compassion" - Luke 10:33 Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan to answer a simple question, “Who is my neighbor?” But by the end of the story, it becomes clear He was getting at something deeper. He wasn’t just helping us define who our neighbor is. He was showing us how to be one. And He finished it with a direct...  Read More

"Which of these three do you think proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?" - Luke 10:36 If you’re a follower of Jesus, then at some point, you’ve got to ask yourself a real question. Not just who is my neighbor, but what kind of neighbor am I? What are you known for when people think of you? Are you someone who brings peace, or someone who passes by? In Luke 10,...  Read More

"You shall love your neighbor as yourself" - Matthew 22:39 TV has a way of making neighbors unforgettable. Whether it's Mr. Wilson's fence wisdom or Kramer’s wild entrances, most shows have at least one neighbor you can’t help but remember. They’re funny, weird, wise, annoying, helpful, or just plain nosy. But here’s something we don’t think about nearly as much. We’re all somebody’s neighbor, too...  Read More

"Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it" - Luke 11:28 Most people do not set out to ignore Jesus. It is not usually a matter of rebellion. It is more often a matter of delay. We hear the word. We nod our heads. We agree with the truth. But somewhere between hearing it and doing it, something breaks down. Life gets busy. Priorities shift. The urgency fades. And before we kno...  Read More

"If you love me, you will keep my commands" - John 14:15 Jesus did not mix words. He made a direct connection between love and obedience. Not because He’s keeping score, but because real love always leads to action. If you love Him, you’ll follow Him. Not just with your lips, but with your life. In Luke 6, Jesus described a man who built his house on the rock. That man didn’t just hear the word; h...  Read More

"If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved" - Romans 10:9 When we say “Jesus is Lord,” we are not just repeating a church phrase. We are making a confession backed by eternal authority. That line in Romans 10:9 isn’t just about words; it is about recognizing who Jesus really is and what He has power over. That co...  Read More

"Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do the things I say?" - Luke 6:46 In Luke chapter 6, Jesus speaks to a crowd of people who called Him “Lord.” That word may sound normal to us now, but back then, it carried serious weight. To call someone “Lord” meant you recognized their authority. It meant you were choosing to follow, to obey, to submit. You did not say that word casually. Jesus looks...  Read More