Nehemiah experiences the calling of God and begins with a heart felt prayer for aid. He has a burden for God's kingdom and relies on the power and promises of God. He recognizes that he is in an extraordinary position of opportunity to be used.
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Paul exhorts the Corinthians to give to the suffering church in Jerusalem. In this Paul lays out principles of Kingdom giving in which believers are called to engage. Believers give a proportion of what God has given sacrificially, generously, and cheerfully so that the harvest of God's work is done for His name.
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Jesus tells the parable of the talents showing that it is required of stewards to be faithful. Each servant is given responsibility and authority from God. Each is accountable for how we use what we have been given for His kingdom.
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John presents the difference between true sacrificial worship in Mary anointing Jesus' feet, and self serving religion in Judas.
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John presents the effects that Jesus' miracle of raising Lazarus has on the people. The same effects are seen today. His word divides, it is always opposed, but it will always be accomplished. Most urgently, His work elicits a response from people. There is no such thing as neutral.
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Jesus calls Mary to Himself and is overcome with emotion at the scene which ensues. He demonstrates that although He is Lord and sovereign in His purposes, He also feels deeply with His people who are grieved. And He demonstrates His purpose to bring many to faith, having power over death.
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Jesus grows Martha in her faith as He comforts her, drawing her to an understanding that He is the Life. In her pain and frustration, Jesus shows her the only true treasure which is faith in Him.
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As Mary and Martha send word to Jesus that their brother Lazarus is sick, Jesus shows in his words and deeds that his highest priority is for all involved to see the Glory of God, follow him, and grow in their faith. Jesus doesn't come when they call but instead waits so that they might receive a greater gift.
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Jesus encounters three people who desire to follow Him. Each is willing to follow, but rather than encouraging them, Jesus warns them. He clarifies what it means to follow Him and makes sure they understand what following entails
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Jesus gives a final invitation to the Jewish leadership in the gospel of John. He urges them to hear his words and heed the testimony of the works he has done in the Father's name. However, the leaders respond by trying to silence Jesus and refusing him despite the testimonies. But there are always those who respond rightly in faith to Jesus.
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Micah foretells the coming of a ruler from Bethlehem, who would also be savior and shepherd. In this prophecy, Micah assures the people of God that His promises have not failed and the Messiah from the line of David will come.
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Although judgment is coming to God's people, Isaiah prophesies of a time when light will pierce through the darkness and deliverance from oppression will come. This deliverance is promised and described in 9:1-7. He also tells us that this deliverance will come through a child, but a child who is the "mighty God." We celebrate the fulfillment of this promise in the coming of Christ and rejoice in the deliverance He brought.
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God's promises are greater than all; they are guaranteed, and they are grounded in Jesus
In Paul's final instructions to the Thessalonians, he gives a list of commands exhorting the Thessalonians to live in light of eternity. In one section, he commands that believers rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and be thankful in all circumstances. Though these commands are difficult as we walk in this world, they are not unrealistic expectations.
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Jesus answers the demand to declare himself plainly by showing the characteristics of His Sheep. His sheep believe, they hear and follow him, and they are secure eternally as His sheep.
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Jesus continues speaking of the Good Shepherd as one who lays down His life for the sheep. He brings his own into the fold and gives them life.
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Jesus illustrates His mission with the picture of the shepherd. The shepherd has the right to the sheep because he enters through the door. The thieves jump over the wall to steal and destroy. The shepherd also has relationship with the sheep, and the shepherd is responsible for the safety and protection of the sheep.
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The man who had been healed of his blindness is interrogated about the miracle and about Jesus. We are told at the end of this chapter that what we are seeing is a man growing more and more into the light, and another group is growing deeper and deeper into blindness. The man, although not knowing everything about Jesus, holds to his confession that he once was blind but now can see.
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Jesus heals a man who is born blind. He tells his disciples that the reason the man is blind is so that "the works of God" would be displayed in him. Then he tells his disciples, "We must work the works of God while there is time." - He demonstrates the priority and urgency of the disciples in making disciples, weeping with those who weep, and being instruments by which God changes lives
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Peter's earlier three fold denial of Jesus. Here in this short exchange, Jesus gives both the priority and the necessity of Love for Jesus as the impetus for service to the flock.
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