Tag Archives: for all nations

Robbed of Its Purpose

Like the people of Israel, people in churches today, sometimes place personal convenience ahead of God’s purpose. They begin to think that the church is only for “people like us.” When churches cease to care about reaching out to new people–when they forget about God’s heart for all nations–the church loses focus and purpose. Continue reading

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When Jesus Got Angry

Perhaps it is time to clear the temple of our lives of things that hinder and distract. Indeed it is time to return to God’s purposes for us Continue reading

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Turn the Tables

Jesus passion and zeal was expressed as he sought to reclaim the temple as a house of prayer for all nations. He was upset with the misuse of the temple. He was angry that the nations were left out of the house of prayer as the court of the gentiles had become a place of merchandising. Continue reading

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Turn the Tables (Mar 3)

Jesus passion and zeal was expressed as he sought to reclaim the temple as a house of prayer for all nations. He was upset with the misuse of the temple. He was angry that the nations were left out of the house of prayer as the court of the gentiles had become a place of merchandising. Continue reading

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Robbing the Purpose (Apr 19)

April 19 Robbing the Purpose Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 56:9-13| Joshua 19:1 – 20:9| Luke 19:28-48| Proverbs 13:12-14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Luke 19:28-48 Then he entered the temple area and began driving out those who were selling. [46] “It is … Continue reading

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