Category Archives: On the way to Sunday’s sermon

Magic, Religion and the Kingdom of God

Posted on April 25, 2012 by PaulVK

This week I’m preaching on Paul and Barnabas in Cyprus and the encounter with Bar Jesus the magician. The Magicians of Acts There are three encounters with magicians in the book of Acts. All are highly conflictive. It is also … Continue reading →

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Insecure allergic reactionaries

Posted on April 20, 2012 by PaulVK

This is the human condition. We long to be seen but are terrified of rejection or judgment. When Jesus says “broad is the road that leads to destruction” he is not exaggerating. There are more ways into hell than there … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Backwards Post-Resurrection Plan

Posted on April 28, 2011 by PaulVK

Jesus’ time management has always been a bit suspect for me. Let’s imagine Jesus had a life coach and he was going to map out his ministry. The first issue would be 33 years. Now we’ve got patriarchs living well … Continue reading →

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The Servant of the LORD in the Time of Trial

Posted on March 30, 2011 by PaulVK

In Luke 22:39-46 the emphasis is on prayer in the time of trial. In Luke 22:47 that time of trial comes upon them while Jesus is still speaking. Luke more than the other gospels casts this scene as a conflict … Continue reading →

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Jesus appeal and modeling for prayer in the time of trial

Posted on March 24, 2011 by PaulVK

Have we done a “search for the historical Jesus” treatment on the wrath of God? In reading the Screwtape Letters with a men’s study group I came across Letter 23 where Lewis has some prescient things to say about the … Continue reading →

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