Author Archives: Mike

Today we’re doing the SPACEPETS acronym on this section of Scripture. This passage is given in the context of the disciples obeying Christ’s command to cross the sea in a boat, trying to row across at night in stormy conditions. … Continue reading →

1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they … Continue reading →

Jesus’ death was so dramatic, so important that it affected nature – causing an earthquake, the sun to stop shining – it affected mankind – the temple veil torn in two. I am struck by something Lyanne noticed this morning: … Continue reading →

33 When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are … Continue reading →

1 Then the whole assembly rose and led him off to Pilate. 2And they began to accuse him, saying, “We have found this man subverting our nation. He opposes payment of taxes to Caesar and claims to be Messiah, a … Continue reading →

54 Then seizing him, they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest. Peter followed at a distance. 55 And when some there had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had … Continue reading →

31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33But he replied, “Lord, … Continue reading →

1 Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching, 2 and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people. … Continue reading →

Luke 21: 37-38  37 Each day Jesus was teaching at the temple, and each evening he went out to spend the night on the hill called the Mount of Olives, 38 and all the people came early in the morning … Continue reading →

Psalm 1, (in my own words) I’m going to personalize this one at the same time… I am blessed if rather than living as a rebellious and prideful person toward God, I choose to spend time meditating on the Scriptures, … Continue reading →