Tag: John the Baptist
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Day 307: By What Authority? (Mark 11:27–33)
When the religious leaders asked Jesus, “By what authority are You doing these things?” they weren’t denying His power—they just wanted to control it. From the opening of Mark’s Gospel, Jesus’ authority over sin, storms, and sickness has been unmistakable. But His authority isn’t positional—it’s personal. This reflection explores how Jesus’ exchange with the priests…
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Day 284: Faith Sometimes Has Its Doubts (Luke 7:18–35)
From Herod’s prison, John the Baptist sent messengers to ask if Jesus was truly the Messiah. His confusion wasn’t rebellion—it was the collision of expectation and revelation. Jesus answered with evidence from Isaiah, revealing a kingdom of mercy before judgment.
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Day 277: Why Was Jesus Baptized? (Luke 3)
Before Jesus preached a single sermon or healed a single person, the Father declared, “You are my beloved Son; with You I am well pleased.” His baptism wasn’t about repentance—it was about revelation.
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Day 274: Turning Hearts (Luke 1:17)
Revival doesn’t begin with politics or power—it begins with fathers turning toward children, children toward fathers, and hearts prepared for the Lord.
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Day 273: The Last Word, Not the Final Word (Malachi 4:6)
Malachi closes the Old Testament with the word “curse.” But that isn’t the end of the story. The so-called 400 silent years weren’t silence at all—God was setting the stage for Christ, the true final Word.
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Becoming Less (John 1, John3:30)
Part 1 of “Greater Love,” an Easter Series through the gospel of John March 9, 2025 || Glynwood Baptist Church, Prattville, AL || James Jackson, Pastor Good morning. Please open your Bibles to John 1. A few years ago I started seeing this symbol on the backs of cars around town. I had no idea…
