Category Archives: Loving People

Consider His Compassionate Promise

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

In Luke 23:39-43, one of the thieves on the cross joins the soldiers and rulers in mocking Jesus.  But the other thief rebukes him.  He acknowledges his sin, and expresses faith in Jesus.  And Jesus makes him an incredible compassionate … Continue reading →

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Consider His Compassionate Forgiveness

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

They have beaten him.  Whipped him.  Falsely condemned him.  Now in Luke 23:32-38, they hang him on the cross.  The rulers scoff at him.  The soldiers mock him.  And Jesus responds with…forgiveness.  Forgiveness!  That he would ask the Father to … Continue reading →

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Consider His Compassionate Care

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

In Luke 23:26-31, Jesus is on the road to the cross.  He is bleeding from the lashes and the thorns.  He is bruised from the beatings.  He is exhausted from the torture and lack of sleep.  Every step is utter … Continue reading →

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Passion Points

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

Here are some good posts for your weekend reading: Looking Firmly at the Cross of Christ – J. C. Ryle (via Erik Kowalker) Great quote on our need to constantly come back to the cross. 20 Ways Satan May Seek … Continue reading →

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Passion Points

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

Here are some good posts on loving others: 5 Love Languages of Leviticus – Leviticus 19:9-18 commands that we love our neighbor as ourself. What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself? 3 Reasons to Prioritize Your Marriage … Continue reading →

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Loving the Lost

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

You shall love your neighbor as yourself. – Matthew 22:39 If we love our neighbor in this way, we will want them to know Jesus as we do. We will care about their spiritual condition. For the Son of Man … Continue reading →

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Loving One Another

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. – I John 4:11 The more we grasp God’s love for us, the more we will love God; and the more we love God, the more we … Continue reading →

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