Today, we examine the narrative of three kings who made a plan, when it turned into a likely disaster. One King then suggested that they should seek out God's will and plan. Elisha gave them the plan of God. Their part was to dig the holes in the valley. God would provide the water to fill those holes. God typically provides a way and simply asks us to be a willing participant in the process.

In this journey of faith we all come to hard times. Jesus never said everything would be easy. However, Jesus did say he would never leave us or forsake us. Today, we remember four simple lessons that all Jesus followers should always remember as we travel this narrow road. This is a word of encouragement for those who have been tried and tested. 

Looking at the narrative of Moses' interactions with Pharoah, we notice a distinction that God makes between HIS people and Pharoah's people. Is that distinction still in play all of these thousands of years later? Do Christ-followers have a God recognized distinction today? If so, what does that look like today and what does the Bible say that it looks like in the future?

One of the greatest lessons any Christ follower can learn is despite our giftings, our talents and our abilities--without God we cannot be what God wants for us. In this message we discover just how weak we are without God's help. The truth is we will never be as full of God as we are empty of self.

Today, we close out chapter 5 and discover how the Lord valued the scriptures. In His confrontation with the Religious leaders he points out how they rejected Him. In this message we confront the notion that the Bible is just a book written by men. Jesus certainly didn't see it that way.

Today, we see Jesus speak of his deity and claim that He and God the Father were co-equal and co-existent. These fundamental Biblical facts are widely held. However, today we discover even more facts than these, as Jesus begins to speak  to the religious leaders. For the religious leaders they were upset that Jesus chose to heal on the sabbath and now He was claiming equality with God. What proofs did Jesus give of His deity? That is what we will examine today.

Today, we examine how Jesus healed two men that were paralyzed. We compare the healing found in Mark chapter 2 and the healing found in John chapter 5:1-14. In both cases, the healing began with Jesus forgiving the sins of both men. The purpose of these miracles was to restore what both men lacked. As it turns out Jesus is the conduit to our need. Scripture promises that if we place our focus on God and his ways that he will take care of all our other needs. 

As we continue in our series on the gospel of John, we make the connection with what John calls the second miraculous sign that Jesus performed and we see the faith journey of a nobleman whose son is sick and about to die. In this narrative we see how the nobleman's perspective changes as he moves through the process of his son's healing.  

Today, we examine a woman who did not fit in, who had been rejected, who most likely felt unlovable. Yet, Jesus had a divine appointment with her. In chapter three of John's gospel, we have Jesus tell Nicodemus, "You must be born again." In chapter 4, we see Jesus tell the Samaritan woman, "I can give you living water and you will never thirst again." Both needed Jesus and what He has to offer. Today, we will learn what specific hindrances that kept her away from God. We will also, discover a great proclamation that Jesus makes about himself. Lastly, we see clearly the Priority of the Kingdom of God. 

Have you ever wondered if you are praying effectively? Here is a model of prayer that is found in the Old Testament in an obscure place. Praying for these four areas in your life and the lives of your family and children is one of the great ways to proceed in prayer.