Tag Archives: Popularity

Chapter-a-Day Matthew 27

But when the accusations rained down hot and heavy from the high priests and religious leaders, he said nothing. Pilate asked him, “Do you hear that long list of accusations? Aren’t you going to say something?” Jesus kept silence—not a … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Luke 4

That set everyone in the meeting place seething with anger. They threw [Jesus] out, banishing him from the village, then took him to a mountain cliff at the edge of the village to throw him to his doom, but he gave … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-day Amos 5

Image by Williamo! via Flickr People hate this kind of talk. Raw truth is never popular. Amos 5:10 (MSG) The truth is, Jesus was very popular when He was miraculously feeding thousands with a few fish sandwiches. Let’s make Jesus king! Why … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Daniel 10

 "I heard his voice. At the sound of it I fainted, fell flat on the ground, face in the dirt. A hand touched me and pulled me to my hands and knees." Daniel 10:9-10 (MSG) As a young man, I … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Exodus 15

And the people complained to Moses, "So what are we supposed to drink?" Exodus 15:24 (MSG) Since I was a teenager I've held a number of leadership positions for groups large and small. It's always fascinating for me to watch and … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Exodus 7

Yet Pharaoh was as stubborn as ever—he wouldn't listen to them, just as God had said. Exodus 7:13 (MSG) Back when I was in college I had a boss who said that he read through the Bible every year and … Continue reading

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