Af Leonard Bailey

Daniel 5 (ESV) 5 King Belshazzar made a great feast for a thousand of his lords and drank wine in front of the thousand. 2 Belshazzar, when he tasted the wine, commanded that the vessels of gold and of silver that Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken out of the temple in Jerusalem be brought, that the king […] The post The Writing on the Wall (Dan 5…

• The King Parties• The King Quakes• The Judgement Pronounced• The Judgement ApportionedAf Leonard Bailey

Daniel 4 (ESV) 1 King Nebuchadnezzar to all peoples, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied to you! 2 It has seemed good to me to show the signs and wonders that the Most High God has done for me. 3 How great are his signs, how mighty his wonders! […] The post Those Who Walk in Pride, He Is Able to Humble (Dan 4) f…

ExaltedHumbledRestoredAf Leonard Bailey

Daniel 3 (ESV) 1 King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its breadth six cubits. He set it up on the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. 2 Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent to gather the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the justices, […] The post I’ll Never, No Never, …

Comfort in TrialsConfronting IdolsThe Fourth ManAf Leonard Bailey

Daniel 2 (ESV) 2 In the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his spirit was troubled, and his sleep left him. 2 Then the king commanded that the magicians, the enchanters, the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans be summoned to tell the king his dreams. So they came in and stood before the king. […] The post God – The Reve…

• Dreams that Disturb• Actions and Reactions• Of Kings and Kingdoms• Charmed but not ChangedAf Leonard Bailey

Af Leonard Bailey

2 Corinthians 1:3-11 (ESV) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by […] The post Hope for the Afflicted, Comfort for the …

Daniel 1:1-21 (ESV) 1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the vessels of the house of God. And he brought them to the land of Shinar, […] The post Of Diets and Deities (Dan 1:1-21) first ap…

What are the Ways of Babylon?Whose Faithfulness is on Display?Where is God?Af Leonard Bailey

Daniel 1:1–7 (ESV) 1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the vessels of the house of God. And he brought them to the land of Shinar, […] The post Hard is Thy Faithfulness (Dan 1:1-7) first …

• Introduction to Daniel• A Tale of Two Kings• A Tale of Two KingdomsAf Leonard Bailey

John 20:19-31 (ESV) 19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. […] The post Encountering the Resurrected Christ (John 20:19-31) f…

• Life• Peace• Purpose• BeliefAf Leonard Bailey

Psalm 56 (ESV) 56 To the choirmaster: according to The Dove on Far-off Terebinths. A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. 1 Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me; all day long an attacker oppresses me; 2 my enemies trample on me all day long, for many attack […] The post When I Am Afraid (Psalm 56) first appeared on …

1. Focusing on the Enemy Causes Us to Fear A. We fear because enemies hound our steps B. We fear because enemies twist our words C. We fear because enemies plot our death 2. Focusing on God Causes Us to Trust A. We trust because God relieves our fears B. We trust because God records our sorrows C. We trust because God receives our praise D. We trus…

Luke 23:32-43 (ESV) 32 Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. 33 And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. 34 And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know […] The post Encountering Jesus in the Depths of You…

• Two Sinners Encounter Jesus• Two Responses from Their Encounter• Two Results from Encountering JesusAf Leonard Bailey

John 6:1-14 (ESV) 6 After this Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 And a large crowd was following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing on the sick. 3 Jesus went up on the mountain, and there he sat down with his […] The post Spiritual Recipes: Baking a Miracle (John 6:1-14) first ap…

1. The Ingredients.2. The Mentality.3. The Purpose.Af David Bee

Mark 10:13-16 (ESV) 13 And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. 15 Truly, I say to you, […] The post Childlike Encounters with Jesus (Mark 10:1…

• What Keeps Others from Jesus?• What Keeps Us from Jesus?• What Does "Childlike" Look Like?Af Leonard Bailey

Mark 8:22-38 (ESV) 22 And they came to Bethsaida. And some people brought to him a blind man and begged him to touch him. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village, and when he had spit on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked […] The post Halfway Encounters with Jesus (Mark 8:22-38) first appeared on Hope of Ch…

• Half-Sight• Half-Truth• Half-CommittedAf Leonard Bailey

Revelation 6:15–7:14 (ESV) 15 Then the kings of the earth and the great ones and the generals and the rich and the powerful, and everyone, slave and free, hid themselves in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains, 16 calling to the mountains and rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of […] The post Missions (Rev 6:15-7:14) first appea…

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Luke 7:36-50 (ESV) 36 One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and reclined at table. 37 And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment, 38 and […] The post When Sinners Encounter Jesus (Lu…

• Two Sinners• Two Debts• Three Ways to Respond to Your SinAf Leonard Bailey

Matthew 11:1-30 (ESV) 11 When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. 2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall […] The post When First Encounters Disappoint (Matt 11…

• Remember God's Word (1-6)• Recall God's Ways (7-19)• Recognize Your Need (20-24)• Rest in Christ (25-30)Af Leonard Bailey

Mark 10:17-52 (ESV) 17 And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: […] The post What Do You Want Me to Do for You? (Mark 10:17-52) f…

Our responses to encountering Jesus:• I am not willing to do that• I have already done that• I cannot do anythingAf Michael Langer

Transfiguration (Mark 9:2-4) 2 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3 and his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them. 4 And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, […] The post Encounters with Exal…

- Transfiguration (2-4)- Tabernacles (5-6)- Testimony (7-13)- Disagreement (14-16)- Desperation (17-22)- δύναμαι! (Dunamai) (23-29)Af Rich Leino

Mark 5:21-43 (ESV) 21 And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him, and he was beside the sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet 23 and implored him earnestly, […] The post Helpless and Hopeless Encounters with Jesus (Mark 5:21-43)…

Two DaughtersTwo HelplessToo HopelessAf Leonard Bailey

Mark 2:1-12 (ESV) 1 And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. 3 And they came, bringing to him a […] The post Encountering the Heart of Jesus (Mark 2:1-12) first appeared on Ho…

Christ's WorkYour NeedWhose Faith?Af Leonard Bailey

Active SeekersOvershadowedOverconfidentOverlookedUnderwhelmedSeen by JesusAf Leonard Bailey

• God finds you when you do not wish to be found• False hopes and false gods• When Jesus sees you, you are safe to be seenAf Leonard Bailey

Even the religious need rebirth.Even the spiritual need the Spirit.Even the teacher needs to be taught.Af Leonard Bailey

The MissionThe MethodThe MeansThe MessageAf Leonard Bailey

The Words of the Gospel and the Deeds it produces.Af Leonard Bailey

• Make Disciples (Matthew 28:16-20)• Bear Witness to Christ (Acts 1:6-8)• Be Salt and Light (Matthew 5:13-16)Af Leonard Bailey

1. Ordained by Jesus Christ (Matt 28:18-20)2. An admittance into the Visible Church3. A Sign and a Seal4. A Sign and seal of the Covenant of Grace5. A sign and a seal of Union with Christ6. A Sign and seal of regeneration7. A Sign and Seal of the Forgiveness of Sins8. For Disciples9. A Gospel Sign and Seal of God's Promise and NOT a Sign of our Wor…

Af Robert Underwood

Jesus Revealed as Fully HumanJesus Revealed in ScriptureJesus Revealed as Fully GodAf Leonard Bailey