2 Corinthians 5:21 is one of the most significant and theologically dense statements on what happened when Jesus died on the cross contained in the NT. Paul argues here that…
The Bible tells us repeatedly to value eternal things instead of earthly things. Our treasures ought to be in heaven. Our affections ought to be directed toward heavenly things, not…
Lessons from Nehemiah on persevering in the faith in spite of discouragements and setbacks.
Jesus had been at a luncheon at a Pharisee’s house. At that event, Jesus had said some rather critical things about the Pharisees. One of the major faults he saw…
Last time, we started looking at this passage which describes a brunch that Jesus attended at a Pharisee’s house. In Jesus’ time, there were strict traditions that dictated how a…
In our culture, if someone invites you to his house for a meal, you generally put on your best behavior and try to be pleasant. You try to be inoffensive.…
Last time we began this passage by noting that Jesus had been making some rather spectacular claims for himself. He claimed to have cast out a demon by “the finger…
In our passage today, Jesus had been making some rather spectacular claims. He claimed to have cast out a demon by “the finger of God.” He claimed to be the…
The Bible tells us that a great spiritual battle is raging around us, and we cannot be indifferent. We must choose a side to support. And the side we pick…
2 Corinthians 5:21 is one of the most significant and theologically dense statements on what happened when Jesus died on the cross contained in the NT. Paul argues here that…
The Bible tells us repeatedly to value eternal things instead of earthly things. Our treasures ought to be in heaven. Our affections ought to be directed toward heavenly things, not…
Lessons from Nehemiah on persevering in the faith in spite of discouragements and setbacks.
Jesus had been at a luncheon at a Pharisee’s house. At that event, Jesus had said some rather critical things about the Pharisees. One of the major faults he saw…
Last time, we started looking at this passage which describes a brunch that Jesus attended at a Pharisee’s house. In Jesus’ time, there were strict traditions that dictated how a…
In our culture, if someone invites you to his house for a meal, you generally put on your best behavior and try to be pleasant. You try to be inoffensive.…
Last time we began this passage by noting that Jesus had been making some rather spectacular claims for himself. He claimed to have cast out a demon by “the finger…
In our passage today, Jesus had been making some rather spectacular claims. He claimed to have cast out a demon by “the finger of God.” He claimed to be the…
The Bible tells us that a great spiritual battle is raging around us, and we cannot be indifferent. We must choose a side to support. And the side we pick…