Ichthyology
Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” – Matthew 4:19
Ichthyology is the branch of zoology that deals with the study of fish. From our passage [Matthew 4:18-22] we derive that the focus of the call is “I will make you fishers of men.” The focus is not on success; it is not about materialism. He does not propose the establishment of educational facilitates which will present a philosophy of successful living. He is not suggesting a successful career in the ministry. The establishment of a prestigious church denomination is not the goal. They are to fish for men. Read more
The Latest Edition
While it may appear there is not much happening on the NRJohnson Blog – there is a lot happening behind the scenes. Stay tuned, we will be soon be rolling out the green carpet! In the meantime here are links to the two latest editions of magazines I highly recommend and support. Cheering you ever deeper into Jesus! Read more
Seeing Jesus in Psalm 18
Jesus is all over Scripture, Old and New Testament alike. Though His Name doesn’t appear in the Old, everything points and finds its fulfillment in Him (see Luke 24.27, 44-45). This is certainly true about Psalm 18 Read more
Blood that Speaks
I came across a passage recently that caused me pause. I know I had read it before but the words raised a question I couldn’t shake. “Is it possible?” I asked myself. But as I stared at the words in Hebrews 12, the words couldn’t be more plain: blood speaks. Read more
Quote 33: Our Relationship with Jesus
Jesus Christ does not want to be our helper; He wants to be our life. He does not want us to work for Him; He wants us to let Him do His work through us, using us as we use a pencil to write with – better still, using us as one of the fingers on His hand. Read more
