Tag Archives: teachings of Jesus

Getting Jesus right

Posted on June 16, 2020 by jwfisch

Yesterday’s title was “Getting the right Jesus.” This is a little different. Having the right Jesus is one thing. “Getting Jesus right” is something else. It’s all about keeping Jesus in His image, not making Him into ours. This is … Continue reading →

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Kung-fu sheep?

Posted on March 10, 2017 by jwfisch

Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. Be wary as snakes and harmless as doves. (Matthew 10:16) How often do you read about Jesus in the gospels and then look at what calls itself “Christian” in our … Continue reading →

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Number 2

Posted on September 26, 2014 by jwfisch

I suppose just about everybody is writing about Derek Jeter today, whose last career at bat as a forever-Yankee and most popular, most loved player in baseball, was a walk-off single against the Baltimore Orioles in the bottom of the … Continue reading →

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‘But I tell you…’

Posted on September 25, 2014 by jwfisch

Now begins a section in the teaching of Jesus (Matthew 5:21-48) where six times He says, “You have heard it said…” which is followed by, “But I say…” It is clearly a reinterpretation of the law for the benefit of … Continue reading →

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Impossibly following Christ

Posted on September 24, 2014 by jwfisch

The teaching of Jesus we’ve been following in Matthew continues with this: Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I … Continue reading →

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Hiding in the light

Posted on September 22, 2014 by jwfisch

Location! Location! Location! It’s what they say will sell houses, but here Jesus is pushing our location as the way He wants to bring light to the world. Once again, this verse is not about what we do as much … Continue reading →

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Getting out there

Posted on September 19, 2014 by jwfisch

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to … Continue reading →