Daily Dose with Denise

We were created in the image and likeness of God. But what is God's image? What happened to our image after the Fall in the Garden of Eden?  Has that image been lost? Let's talk about it.

Jesus again is accused of violating the rules.  What Jesus is interested in is not rules, but relationship and in this passage He lets the religious leaders know that dutifully performing tasks is not acceptable if the heart is not connected to God.  In this episode we will see how Jesus responds to His critics and sets the course for proper worship.

In Mark 5 we see an interaction Jesus had with a man possessed with an evil spirit. This interaction changes this man's life (and possibly others) forever for the better.  We also see in this passage that not everyone will be happy with your transformation or the good that Jesus does!  Jesus was put out of the town.

This episode shows the mercy of Jesus.  Even though the Law demanded punishment for the sin, Jesus showed compassion and mercy.  When we accuse others of sin we should sure that there is no sin in our closet that needs to be confessed.  We should get the plank out of our eye first before trying to get the speck out of another's. Be merciful and give others another chance.  That's what Jesus did!

Jesus met opposition!  The religious leaders were to prepare the people for the arrival of the Messiah, but they were unaware that He was among them.  They constantly challenged Jesus and looked for ways to kill Him.  In this episode we will take a look at a conversation Jesus had with the Jews regarding His identity and their not knowing Him or His Father.  Jesus, although challenged, remained true to His mission and purpose.

Jesus had many interactions with people during His tenure on earth.  One of the interactions is with a crowd and it is recorded in John 6. The conversation Jesus has with the crowd is enlightening and in classic Jesus form He does not sugarcoat His words.  He tells in the conversation about motive for following after Him and how to gain eternal and sustaining life.

This is a continuation of the Conversation with Jesus series.  This episode looks at the impact Jesus' words had on the man who had been sick for a very long time, 38 years!  Note, it does not matter how long you have been experiencing the difficulty Jesus is well able to remove, ease, and eliminate it from you and restore your life. Be encouraged. 

Continuing our Conversations with Jesus sessions.  Jesus breaks social and economic barriers by talking with a woman at the well.  He will engage all and any who are willing.  This woman's life is forever impacted by her interaction with the Messiah.

This episode will take a look at the conversation Jesus had with a Pharisee named Nicodemis.  We will discover how Jesus responds to compliments and how He takes Nicodemis (and us) deeper into the wisdom of God.  Nicodemis was definitely impacted by his encounter and conversation with Jesus.  We all, when interacting with the Word of God, will be influenced - whether positively or negatively.  How you respond is up to you.

God desires that we learn His Word!  Yet, in order to benefit from God's word we must do it!  We must put His word into practice in our lives.  Let's go to James 1:19-27 to discover the importance of listening, hearing, and doing!