Luke 9:43-44 - The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men

And they were all amazed at the greatness of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus did, he said to his disciples, "Listen carefully to what I am about to tell you: The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men." - Luke 9:43-44 (NIV)

There are many people who have been around Christian teaching their entire lives yet are fearful to ask about things they do not grasp. Many have felt that this would be a form of doubt, but if we look at the pattern of Scripture, we see that God will purposely hide things from our understanding. It is our religiousness that keeps us ignorant to what God is really doing in our time. The key that unlocks the mysteries of God is asking, seeking, knocking. To those who ask, God is ready to answer!

Today's commentary by: Dave Whitehead, Senior Pastor, GraceNYC.org

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John 6:28-29 - What must we do to do the works God requires?

Then they asked him, "What must we do to do the works God requires?" Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent." - John 6:28-29 (NIV)

Isn't it interesting that Jesus responds to a cry for action with a statement of belief? The disciples want to do stuff and Jesus tells them to believe. We are so interested in trying to get God’s attention by our religious activity. But Jesus is telling his followers that if they believe in Him they already HAVE God’s attention! This takes away the frenzied efforts to please God. It brings us to the shepherd who leads us to the works that HE has for us. The works of God that come out of relationship will be far greater, fulfilling and fruitful than the flurry of activity that we create to in order to appease our lack of belief.

Today's commentary by: Dave Whitehead, Senior Pastor, GraceNYC.org

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