Lookahead: What had the prophets proclaimed prior to John the Baptist?  Bad news, with a teeny smattering of good melded in.  They typically prophesied that, because the people were so rebellious, a reckoning was coming.  However, there was always a glimmer of hope for the remnant—and for eventual deliverance of all.  Had that changed?  Well, … Continue reading Kingdom Post #10 – What About If We Want In?

Lookahead: With the force of a hurricane the Spirit of God swept into the building and the floodgates of heaven opened. The church resembled a battlefield. On one side many were prostrated over the seats weeping and sighing; on the other side some were affected by throwing their arms in the air in a rigid … Continue reading Kingdom Post #9 – When the Spectacular Becomes Humdrum

Lookahead:  So, back to our original topic:  commanded to love?  Nah…I’m not comfortable with the concept.    Did I love the mother who, in my view, was essentially trying to exact love from us, according to some approach/avoidance protocol? I do not believe that I did.   Did I like her?  Probably more often than not.  Did I … Continue reading Kingdom Post #8 – Commanded to Love

Lookahead:  There are companion verses in Deut 13 and 30 that basically elaborate on the fact that the LORD will prepare the hearts of the people so that they will be able to love Him.  Also, false prophets who entice people to go after fake gods, constitute, in fact, a temptation that is permitted, in … Continue reading Kingdom Post #7 – Loving Someone Who Commanded It?

Lookahead:  Can you imagine the average Christian experience in Jerusalem when the first 3,000 were converted on Pentecost—and then as the church grew?  Miracle after miracle happening before their eyes…seeing formerly infirmed people, whom they knew personally, walking around 100% whole…hearing testimony after testimony from healed/delivered people…listening to Jesus’ disciples discuss account after account of … Continue reading Kingdom Post #6 – Quiet Time in 35 A.D.

Lookahead:  Kingdom living is not being guilted into supporting a “Kingdom-building ministry” no matter how worthy the cause.  Kingdom living is hearing from God and gliding on His wings as we support any work that He asks us to join Him in.  And, for all I know, this above-referenced leader could be a genuine KO … Continue reading Kingdom Post #5 – What Was Paul’s Daily Quiet Time Like?