Tag Archives: Teaching of Jesus

Words of Spirit and truth

Posted on February 13, 2020 by David Nuottila

John 6:48-69 How can this man give us his flesh to eat? He must be crazy. Some of the things he is saying are just too hard to believe. Such were the thoughts and comments of those who had been … Continue reading →

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To bear fruit

Posted on January 31, 2020 by David Nuottila

Luke 13:6-9 Note in Jesus’ parable that the fig tree isn’t expected to do anything miraculous. It’s in a vineyard, but it isn’t asked to produce grapes. The owner of the vineyard doesn’t demand that it become something it is … Continue reading →

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Disciples follow

Posted on January 26, 2020 by David Nuottila

Matthew 4:17-22 What was it that Jesus noticed about Simon and his brother Andrew? They were merely simple fishermen casting their nets. The same might be asked of James and John. They were not doing anything out of the ordinary. … Continue reading →

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Disciples serve

Posted on January 22, 2020 by David Nuottila

John 13:1-17 It goes without saying, in many times and in many ways, we love to be served. There are many instances each day when we are being served by another. In stores, restaurants, schools and many other places, we … Continue reading →

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Salt and light

Posted on January 18, 2020 by David Nuottila

Matthew 5:11-16 “Salt and light;” that is what Jesus says about you. “You are the salt of the earth and light for the world.” Think about it for a minute. Because of God’s love for his people, and his redeeming … Continue reading →

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Great expectations

Posted on January 17, 2020 by David Nuottila

Matthew 6:25-34 Ours is a world of expectations. Children are expected to do well in school. College graduates expect to embark on a high paying career. Investors expect their portfolio will pay huge dividends. Life is filled with expectations, some … Continue reading →

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The feast is ready

Posted on January 10, 2020 by David Nuottila

Luke 14:16-24 The table is set, the banquet prepared. Everything is ready. It is time for the feast. There is only one problem, the guests have decided not to attend. It seems there are more pressing things on their minds. … Continue reading →

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Our Father

Posted on April 6, 2019 by David Nuottila

Luke 11:1-13 Like so many others, my father worked very hard to ensure our family had everything we needed. I remember hearing him in the morning, leaving for work for work while it was still dark. At the completion of … Continue reading →

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Who is greatest

Posted on March 29, 2019 by David Nuottila

Mark 9:30-37 Who is the greatest? Who could even dream of having such a conversation while walking with Jesus? Imagine the topics for discussion among the twelve. “Which one prays the best?” “Who is the most spiritual?” “Who is it … Continue reading →

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Share the good news

Posted on March 18, 2019 by David Nuottila

Matthew 16:13-20 Here we are in the midst of Lent, the season of reflection and discipline. Beginning with Ash Wednesday, the children of God are called to live a bit differently. On that day, ashen crosses adorn the foreheads of … Continue reading →

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