Do all you know to do, and do it with the best of your ability- then, go to bed. Do not wear yourself out staying up late or rising early, go to bed ... rest.

Sin and obedience have been overlooked and-or maligned in recent years. To identify certain behaviors as sinful is said to be hateful. To preach obedience is to promote legalism. Not so- There are many blessings in obedience. -Also addressed in this message is the 2024 Super Bowl commercial on foot washing-.

Obedience is extremely important, but the motive for obedience is just as important. This is the conclusion to the 6-part series on the 10 Commandment ... a series that compared a love motive with fear - reward motives -Part 6 f 6 in the series-.

What if we obey the 9th and 10th commandments motivated by love, instead by fear or reward-- Not, -I have to-- but, -I want to.- Part 5 of 6 in the 10 Commandment Series.

What if we obey the 7th and 8th commandments motivated by love, instead by fear or reward-- Not, -I have to-- but, -I get to.- Part 4 of 6 in the 10 Commandment Series.

What if we obey the 5th and 6th commandments motivated by love, instead by fear or reward-- Not, -I have to-- but, -I want to.- Part 3 of 6 in the 10 Commandment Series.

What if we obey the 3rd and 4th commandments motivated by love, instead by fear or reward-- Not, -I have to-- but, -I get to.- Part 2 of 6 in the 10 Commandment Series.

What if we serve no other gods because we love for our Heavenly Father so much that we have not room for another god-- What if we obey the 1st and 2nd commandments motivated be love, instead of by fear or reward. Part 1 of 6 in the 10 Commandment Series.

Jesus entered and exited nine courtrooms prior to His crucifixion- 3 Jewish, 3 Roman, and 3 of God's. The first three sought a charge to justify a sentence- the second three declared a sentence that did not match the verdict- and the last three define the gospel -part 3 in the series-.

The Romans, the Herodians, and Jewish elders ruled in various capacities as Jesus introduced His kingdom. Sometimes Jesus submitted, but other times He resisted. This look at Jesus' ministry might help us negotiate the political climate we find ourselves. Part 2 in the series.