We are responsible for what we know. Many people know about Jesus Christ, they know what the Bible says about Him, they know about His miracles, His death, burial and resurrection, and yet do not believe in Him! Their rejection of Him is rejection of life eternal, as He is "the bread of God" that "Comes down out of heaven, and gives life to the world."

Many approach Jesus as the means to an end, ie. come to Jesus and He will make you prosperous and peaceful. Friends, come to Jesus as the end itself! Jesus did not come so that you might indulge your flesh. He came to bring life to the man and woman dead in their sins! Jesus is the Only One who brings life to the world.

Why do people seek Jesus? Often because they think He is there to give us things...health, wealth and prosperity. Jesus challenges these folks by saying, "Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of man will give to you, for on Him the Father, God, has set His seal." (John 6:27)

"Judge not the LORD by feeble sense, but trust Him for His grace; behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face." - William Cowper, 1774 The Lord leads His servants into hardship in order that they might reap the benefit of knowing Him more fully!

The Church is finite and limited, "In over our heads" as some might say. We live in a World full of needs that we can't possible begin to meet. Our true weakness in the church is not a lack of resources, but a lack of knowing how great our God is and that He alone has what this world needs and He alone is the One who will meet it!

Why didn't the Jews receive Jesus? They are a religious people. They have the Scriptures (The Old Testament). Many assume we worship the same God, but have differing opinions about Jesus Christ. Jesus said that the reason they do not receive Him is because they do not love God! The Scriptures are about Jesus Christ. They have missed the point of the writings of Moses. The Scriptures are not about making ourselves better, but about knowing the One, who alone can save the sinner.

Our culture, feminism in particular, has undermined and belittles the important work of women. As with older men, older women are also vitally important to the local Church! The Gospel warrants a godly disposition and character among older women. Instead of older women removing themselves from service in the Church, they are encouraged to be a blessing especially to the younger women in the church.

Many folks have a wrong understanding of the Gospel. Many suppose that the Gospel, meaning Good News, is that they and Jesus, together, will accomplish salvation for the sinner. That is NOT the Gospel! As one has said, the only thing that you contribute to your salvation is the sin that made it necessary! The Good News is that Jesus Christ came into the World to save Sinners!

The attack on older men is real. It hurts our culture and it hurts the Church. Older men in the church, because of the truth of the Gospel, are called to a certain behavior because they are necessary for healthy congregations! Don't be put out into the pasture! Die with your boots on, and be a blessing to those who are younger and more vulnerable than you!

Many great people have claimed to be something great! How does one know that what Jesus Christ claimed to be is true? We don't need to take His word for it, if that is a problem for you, because John the Baptist, the works that Jesus did, and the testimony of God the Father all speak and verify Who Jesus Christ is...if you have a problem with Him it is not because of the lack of evidence or testimony concerning who He is, it is because of a problem with you.