about 28 minutes ago -
In Matthew 25:21, Jesus continues to say, “His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’” As a child, we wanted approval from our parents. I don’t think that ever changes. We will…
about 45 minutes ago -
Matthew 26 contains what detail we have about Judas. Today, as we continue our walk through Matthew, let’s consider all the passages about Judas together. Read … Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. He appointed twelve – designating them apostles – that they…
about 12 hours ago -
We are in Hosea’s second message … Hosea 4:1 – 6:3. In Lesson 1 of our Hosea study, we observed that the people were perishing because there was no knowledge of God in the land. Today, let’s consider the responsibility carried by the priests for that condition. I am not sure if the religious leaders…
about 1 day ago -
In Matthew 8:20, Jesus said to the disciple, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” It is interesting how Jesus responds to the people who say they want to follow Him. He told them exactly what it would cost them. He told them following Him…
about 3 days ago -
Read Hosea 1:10 – 3:5. Hosea 1:10 begins chapter 2 in the Hebrew Bible so begin there as you read today’s passage. Adultery is an horrific sin. Any of you who have walked there know the pain. Any of you who have watched people you love walk there know something of the pain. Relationships are…
about 3 days ago -
In Matthew 25:19, Jesus says, “Now after a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them.” We don’t know when a lot of things will happen. One of the things I hate the most is mail-in rebates. I never know when I will actually receive the money they promised. Some…
about 3 days ago -
As we enter Matthew 26, we become witnesses to the last act in the story of Jesus’ physical life in our space-time continuum. The prophecies have been fulfilled … the scene has been established … the pattern has been set … the teaching has been done … the sacrifice has been prepared … it is…
about 6 days ago -
In Matthew 25:16-17, Jesus says, “Immediately the one who had received the five talents went and traded with them, and gained five more talents. In the same manner the one who had received the two talents gained two more.” Some people have an eager heart to serve the Lord. Whatever the Lord calls them to do, they jump into action without…
about 6 days ago -
We are in the middle of a discourse by Jesus about the kingdom of heaven. He has just told 2 stories to try and illustrate what seems hard for us to understand. He told the parable of the 10 Virgins to illustrate the necessity of our being ready and prepared for his coming. He told…
about 6 days ago -
In Matthew 8:19, a scribe came to Jesus and said to Him, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.” Many people without knowing anything about Jesus want to make a commitment to Jesus. However, When they see the cost of following Jesus, they run for cover. We have a responsibility to give the entire Gospel…
