Tag Archives: God’s children

Remembering whose we are (2 Kings 16) 

Posted on August 22, 2023 by BK

So Ahaz sent messengers to King Tiglath-pileser of Assyria, saying, “I am your servant and your son…” (2 Kings 16:7) If you want some background to this story, read Isaiah 7. It was in the midst of Ahaz’s problems with … Continue reading →

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Because God loves us (Mark 1:9-13)

Posted on January 3, 2022 by BK

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John. As soon as he came up out of the water, he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him … Continue reading →

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Living as Jesus did (Matthew 3)

Posted on August 6, 2019 by BK

I can’t help but notice in this passage that Jesus sets us an example for how we should live as Christians. In getting baptized, though he had no sin to repent of, Jesus showed that he was submitting himself to … Continue reading →

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Losing our blessedness (Galatians 3-4)

Posted on September 28, 2018 by BK

What then has become of your blessedness? (3:15, ESV) That’s a good question. Many Christians today have lost their blessedness. Why? They’ve forgotten who they are. And they’ve forgotten how they came to be what they are. What do I … Continue reading →

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John 8:37-47 — Whose child are you?

Posted on June 3, 2014 by BK

Things get pretty acrimonious in this exchange between Jesus and the Jews.  And it came down to this question, “Whose child are you?” It was a question that swirled around Jesus, and it’s possible that when the Jews protested, “We … Continue reading →

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