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What Jesus shows to his innocent newcomers.

Jesus sent the 70 out on a mission and they have returned report that God has done amazing things. That is what Jesus knew would happen.

Jesus prays. Jesus is ecstatic. Jesus is doing a happy dance! I can see Jesus. He is smiling. He is very, very happy.

Jesus thanks His Father and Master. The work is a miracle because used nobodies to accomplish His plans. In fact, that pleases God. God likes to use nobodies. God is ignoring the elites. That is just the way it is.

Michael WilsonJune 27, 2020Bible Theology, CTCI LifeJesus, Teachings, wisdomLeave a comment

Am I ready to hear the timely reprimand of a friend?

We need friends but we need wise friends that we can count on to say the right thing at the right time.

I don’t like it when someone reproves and reprimands me. It hurts. Mainly because I always immediately sense the element of truth and rebel against it.

Are they a wise friend? Then I should embrace their delivery of the word of God and welcome it in my life.

Michael WilsonJune 22, 2020Bible Theology, CTCI LifeReprimand, Teachings, wisdom1 Comment

Does intelligence outrank muscle any day?

There is a better way.

What? Yes, God shows us. It is a God thing.

It is called wisdom. It comes from Jesus.

It’s better to be wise than strong; intelligence outranks muscle any day. Strategic planning is the key to warfare; to win, you need a lot of good counsel. ~King Solomon | Proverbs 24:5-6 (The Message Bible)

Just look at our own culture as disciples. I can’t speak for you but I’m not wise according to human standards. I’m certainly not very powerful or influential. I wasn’t born with great connections. My dad was a humble farmer. God gave him wisdom.

Michael WilsonJune 8, 2020Bible Theology, CTCI LifeJesus, Teachings, wisdomLeave a comment

Prayer for our nation and a call for peacemakers.

Madison Ortiz leads prayer for our nation.

James 3:13-18 Christian Standard Bible (CSB) The Wisdom from Above

June 3, 2020 Prayer Notes (Click to view)

13 Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct he should show that his works are done in the gentleness that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t boast and deny the truth. 15 Such wisdom does not come down from above but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there is disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretense. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace.

Michael WilsonJune 3, 2020Bible Theology, CTCI Life, VideoJesus, Prayer, Teachings, wisdomLeave a comment

Why are we so thick headed about who Jesus is?

Jesus is resurrected to an incorruptible body after having been crucified. It is three days after His death. He is alive now and beginning to show himself to the disciples and apostles.

They are confused. They are befuddled. Some days, so am I. Jesus is patient. Jesus carefully explains it.

It will take them a few days but they will eventually “get it”. The suffering happened to Jesus, the Messiah, for a reason. Because of that Jesus has now entered into the glorious and stunning beauty that is only His.

Then Jesus said to them, “So thick-headed! So slow-hearted! Why can’t you simply believe all that the prophets said? Don’t you see that these things had to happen, that the Messiah had to suffer and only then enter into his glory?” Then he started at the beginning, with the Books of Moses, and went on through all the Prophets, pointing out everything in the Scriptures that referred to him. | Luke 24:25-27 (The Message Bible)

Jesus, as always, is clear. Why am I so thick headed? Why am I so slow hearted?

I know what the prophets and scripture says. Why don’t I get it?

And then …

Jesus takes me through it all. Jesus explains it to me. I need to listen carefully to what Jesus actually says.

Jesus gives me insight. This enables me to appreciate God’s mind and will in matters of behavior, truth and providence, especially where right perception is not obvious. Insight is akin to wisdom and understanding. It is given by God and is to be sought by believers.

“But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” | James 1:5

Michael WilsonMay 12, 2020Bible Theology, CTCI LifeJesus, Teachings, wisdom1 Comment

Was wisdom foretold of Jesus? Is it recognized in Jesus?

I start with Jesus. I must. That is where wisdom starts.

This verse teaches that the fear of God is foundational to true wisdom; all other types of learning are worthless unless built upon a knowledge of the Master Jesus Himself. Many other passages talk about the fear of the Master (e.g., Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 1:7; 14:27; 15:33).

The fear of the MASTER is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10

Michael WilsonApril 15, 2020Bible Theology, CTCI LifeJesus, Teachings, wisdomLeave a comment

How do we gain insight, wisdom or knowledge?

Insight is the spiritual quality that enables me to appreciate God’s mind and will. I will know about matters of behavior, truth and providence, especially where right perception is not obvious.

Insight is akin to wisdom and understanding. It is the “why” of the heart of God.

It is given by God and is to be sought by believers.

Gaining insight into the Bible is important because the scripture is God’s Word. When I open the Bible, I read God’s message. What could be more important than insight into what the Creator of the universe has to say?

Michael WilsonMarch 29, 2020Bible Theology, CTCI LifeInsight, Jesus, Knowledge, Teachings, wisdom1 Comment

Why has God has chosen the foolish things of the world?

So here we go. Let’s check off the list.

I am not wise.
I am not mighty.
I am not noble.
I am weak.
I am base and despised.

These items, it seems, are a good thing in God’s world.

My only boast is in the Master Jesus. I am here to shame the wise and smart people of the world by my very presence.

Michael WilsonMarch 28, 2020Bible Theology, CTCI Life1 Corinthians 1, Teaching, wisdom1 Comment

How do we tune our ears to Wisdom?

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There is an amazing world out there filled with Wisdom. It is the wonderful world of Jesus. Jesus provides us with great Wisdom. Jesus provides us a life of understanding. God is in a stunning mood.

Will I see what God is doing today?

Michael WilsonMarch 12, 2020Bible Theology, CTCI LifeJesus, Proverbs 3, Teachings, wisdomLeave a comment

How wise does Jesus expect us to be?

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It is helpful to know that some people really don’t care for me. In fact, they care nothing at all. They don’t have my best interest at heart and are hard-hearted. I need to be wise to discern that reality. I have opened myself up to it before. It is no fun, as we all know.

God has a goal and some wisdom for me. I need to listen carefully and closely. Jesus said “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves.”

Michael WilsonFebruary 27, 2020Bible Theology, CTCI LifeJesus, Teachings, wisdom, Wise SayingsLeave a comment

How can we learn the truth?

We all know people who have something to say about everything. Is this me? Is this you? Think about it.

It is true that you can’t know something about everything. We all know it. The more I talk about things I am really ignorant about, the less “truth” is contributed to the conversation.

I need to cultivate the habit of listening and learning. That requires that I pontificate less.

“The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words.“ ~King Solomon (Proverbs 10:19 The Message)

Michael WilsonJanuary 17, 2020Bible Theology, CTCI LifeJesus, Teachings, wisdom, wordsLeave a comment

What is wisdom? Do we understand what we are reading?

We need wisdom. We need understanding. Wisdom and understanding is a God-given perception. God’s goal for us is to be wise and to have understanding. God is good and shows us the way. Now that is some good news.

In God’s love we find wisdom. Jesus wants us to know and grow.

With it, we can see the nature and meaning of things, resulting in sound judgment and decision-making. In particular, it gives us the ability to discern spiritual truth and to apply it to human disposition and conduct.

Michael WilsonOctober 11, 2019Bible Theology, CTCI LifeJesus, Read, Teachings, wisdom1 Comment

Is Jesus the Messiah God’s ultimate miracle and wisdom all wrapped up in one?

Jesus is God’s ultimate miracle and wisdom

Different cultures and religions have unique views of God. There is only one good news message though.

That is the message of Jesus. He is everything wrapped up in something that doesn’t make sense to our puny minds.

The message actually seems absurd to us. It doesn’t make sense to us at our human level.

God is absolute perfection and completely set apart from what we naturally know.

God is God.

Jesus came and has given us the key to enter into His presence. Jesus is everything we need.

While Jews clamor for miraculous demonstrations and Greeks go in for philosophical wisdom, we go right on proclaiming the Messiah, the Crucified. Jews treat this like an anti-miracle—and Greeks pass it off as absurd. But to us who are personally called by God himself—both Jews and Greeks—the Messiah is God’s ultimate miracle and wisdom all wrapped up in one. Human wisdom is so tiny, so impotent, next to the seeming absurdity of God. Human strength can’t begin to compete with God’s “weakness.” 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

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Michael WilsonAugust 19, 2019CTCI Life1 Corinthians 1, Crucifixion, Jesus, Miracle, wisdom2 Comments

How can we understand God’s word?

Wisdom

We need wisdom. We need understanding. Wisdom and understanding is a God-given perception. With it, we can see the nature and meaning of things, resulting in sound judgment and decision-making.

In particular, it gives us the ability to discern spiritual truth and to apply it to human disposition and conduct.

Biblical wisdom refers to practical skills associated with understanding and living a successful life. Wisdom is often associated with trust in and fear of God (Deut 4:6; Prov 1:7).

Michael WilsonAugust 12, 2019Bible Theology, CTCI LifeGod's Word, Jesus, Teachings, wisdom1 Comment

What are the Characteristics of a Wise Woman?

Here is some great insight on the characteristics of a wise woman from Kristi Walker. Kristi has been a missionary in Berlin, Germany for over 15 years working with an international church as the Director of Student Ministries. She is the author of two books – Disappointment: A Subtle Path Away from Christ and Convinced. Applying Biblical Principles to Life’s Choices.

Think of a wise woman you know personally. What makes her wise in your mind? Perhaps she is knowledgeable, hospitable, charitable, loving, nurturing, self-controlled, kind, content, financially savvy, generous, a teacher, mentor, example to the next generation, faithful friend, lover of God, etc.

Personally, I have always been inspired and captivated by strong, wise women, both in real life and also in literature and movies. As a child and even into my teen and young adult years, I wanted to be like Nancy Drew, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Anne of Green Gables, and many others. Women who were intelligent, independent, imaginative, engaging, admired, strong-willed, gifted, secure – these were my heroes growing up. But what does the Bible say makes a woman wise?

What Jesus shows to his innocent newcomers.

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“The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words.“ ~King Solomon (Proverbs 10:19 The Message)

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