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Desmond Ford

February 2, 1929 – March 11, 2019

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    "He did not say this on his own . . . " (John 11:51).

    May 31, 2018

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    Caiaphas summarizes what he sees as the imperatives of his day: Either Jesus dies or the nation dies. This is not just a cynical politician's appraisal. There is purpose in Christ's death that far exceeds Israel's survival. Against Caiaphas' intention, God makes his wo...

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    "Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus . . ." (Philemon 1).

    May 30, 2018

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    To be locked up in jail, away from normal pursuits and relationships, might easily elicit a morose and bitter reaction. Paul, however, saw his internment differently. For him it was loaded with purpose. It was part and parcel of his apostleship.   Those who become disc...

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    "If we let him go on like this everyone will believe in him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and nation" (John 11:48).

    May 29, 2018

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    Some are very hostile to Jesus after he has been doing many wonderful things. Why? because if God is with him--as it appears--they will not be able to retain their unjust status.    Do I feel threatened by Jesus?  Am I disturbed when I see many becoming his disciples--...

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    "At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God appeared, he saved us . . ." (Titus 3:3,4).

    May 28, 2018

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    What and insightful picturing of the life humans are obliged to live in godless society. They are locked into a vicious cycle of mutual animosity. Force, threat or fear of retribution will not set them free. Astonishingly and wondrously, love breaks the logjam.  Kindne...

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    "Martha answered, 'I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.' Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life' . . ."(John 11:24,25).

    May 27, 2018

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    What Jesus has for Lazarus and his sister, is not a boon that awaits them somewhere at the end of their lives or at the conclusion of the present age. To know Christ and to enjoy his friendship is to live in the future already. The life that never ends is in him.

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    "Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good . . . " (Titus 3:1).

    May 26, 2018

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    There is a species of compliance which is grudging and minimalist. It springs from a spirit of reluctant necessity and resentful acquiescence. The believer is released from all joyless kowtowing since Christ has made goodness so attractive as to be desired.  Christ fol...

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    "Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I am going there to wake him up . . . . Then he told them plainly, 'Lazarus is dead'" (John 11:11-14).

    May 25, 2018

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    There are persons in history; some notable for inventiveness or courage; others notable for their infamy. Jesus towers above the rest for this among other things, that he changed the complexion of death from a hideous and pallid enemy, to a friendly face.  He introduce...

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    "Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them . . . . So that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior more attractive" (Titus 2:9,10).

    May 24, 2018

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    The evil of slavery is not directly addressed in this verse. That was to come later as the wider implications of the gospel dawned on the early disciples. Nevertheless the disfigured human relationship that is slavery, will not be able to withstand the spirit of servic...

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    "Do not believe me unless I do what my father does" (John 10:37).

    May 23, 2018

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    The sounds produced by air passing over the vocal chords, known to us as words, do have a part to play in the work of God, but only a small part. That which most completely reveals the person is not his speaking but the trajectory of his life. Jesus challenged people t...

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    " . . . The hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time . . ." (Titus 1:2).

    May 22, 2018

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    Psychologists report that the average adult lies three times a day. Good people usually think well enough of themselves to dismiss their research. But our social experience ought to tell us that there is probably truth in what they say. All of us have mastered to some...

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    "Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs" (1 Timothy 6:10).

    August 1, 2018

    "Jesus replied, 'The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified'" (John 12:23).

    July 31, 2018

    "In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials" (1 Peter 1:6).

    July 30, 2018

    " . . . He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can nev...

    July 29, 2018

    "Simon Peter asked him, 'Lord, where are you going?' Jesus replied, 'Where I am going you cannot follow now, but you will follow late...

    July 28, 2018

    "Though you have not seen him you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and g...

    July 27, 2018

    "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am" (John 14:3).

    July 26, 2018

    "It was revealed to them that were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have pr...

    July 25, 2018

    "If you really knew me, you would know my father as well" (John 14:7).

    July 24, 2018

    "Like newborn babies crave pure spiritual milk so that you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good" (1...

    July 23, 2018

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    "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously" (2 Corinthians 9:6).

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