Author Archives: Jeff Block

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About Jeff Block

Lover and follower of Jesus, the long awaited King. Husband and father. Pastor, writer, and engineer. Learning how to be Found in Jesus, and helping others to do the same.

It was God’s will to crush Him

Seven hundred years before Jesus was born, the prophet Isaiah wrote about Him, and about “Good Friday,” when Jesus would be “pierced for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities.” Isaiah knew, and Jesus knew, that “the punishment that brings us peace would be … Continue reading

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The Goodness of God

The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows those who take refuge in Him. (Nahum 1:7) Quicknav Series Index The Goodness of God: How do we know that God is good? God’s Goodness vs wish fulfillment: If … Continue reading

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Distrust your heart, and live

All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. (Proverbs 16:2) Some of the worst advice you could ever receive is to “follow your heart”. It’s a well-meaning platitude, and it fits right … Continue reading

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What is the Gospel?

“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29) “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 3:2) “It is now possible for ordinary human beings like you and me to live … Continue reading

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Sunday School Answers

I serve twice a month at my church in what would traditionally be called “Sunday School” (we call it “HarvestKids“). Typically, I teach 3rd grade. I love it. Children are amazing. They are so simple and trusting and full of life (and … Continue reading

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The Weight of Glory

If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. For … Continue reading

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