[Mark 2] Healing and Forgiveness of Sin: In chapter 2 of Mark four men vandalize Peter’s house, breaking up the roof in order to get to Jesus. Rather than reproving them, Jesus marvels at their faith. When He heals the man, the scribes sitting nearby are exasperated because He equates healing with forgiveness of sins. […]
READ MORE [Mark 1] The Power of God Revealed in Christ: In Mark chapter 1 we find the account of the beginning of Jesus’ earthly ministry. He is baptized of John in the Jordan, and after 40 days in the wilderness, comes out in the power of the Spirit, casting out devils and healing the sick. Before […]
READ MORE Today: [Matthew 28] The Resurrection and the Great Commission: In chapter 28 of Matthew, an angel appears at the tomb of Jesus to reveal that Jesus has risen. The soldiers on guard are struck with amazement, and the women fall at Jesus’ feet to worship Him. He instructs them to remind the disciples to meet […]
READ MORE Today: [Matthew 27] The Trial and Death of Jesus: After the apprehension of Jesus in the garden, He is led away to Pilate’s judgment hall. There Jesus is scourged and beaten so badly that He doesn’t have the strength to carry the timbers of the cross to the placed of the skull. The work of […]
READ MORE Today: [Matthew 26] Jesus Offends His Own: In chapter 26 of Matthew, Jesus allows a woman to pour over His head a very costly ointment as an act of worship. The disciples, including Judas, are deeply offended at this, and as a result, Judas’s resolve is galvanized, that he will betray Jesus. At this very […]
READ MORE Today: [Matthew 25] Jesus Teaches on Accountability: In chapter 25 of Matthew, we find three accounts or parables where Jesus emphasizes the requirement that believers walk in personal accountability in some very sensitive areas of life. What about you? Could you actually demonstrate and prove by your daily life that you are walking in personal […]
READ MORE [Matthew 24] Has this Chapter Already Come to Pass? In chapter 24 of Matthew, Jesus describes future events. Today there is a common consensus that all of these things spoken by Jesus have already happened. Is this true? Still, others suggest that it is immature of us to look to end-time events, that if we […]
READ MORE [Matthew 23] Does Your Righteousness Exceed that of the Pharisees? In chapter 23 of Matthew, Jesus condemns the outward show of the religious pride of the Pharisees and scribes of His day. They looked good outwardly, but in their private lives and heart of hearts were deeply corrupt. Because of this, the culture of Judaism […]
READ MORE [Matthew 22] The Marriage Supper and those First Invited. In Matthew 22, we find the parable of the marriage supper, and those who were first invited spurned the grace of God, as being the Jewish people rather than embracing their Messiah, called for His death before Pilate’s judgment hall. As a result, the servants are […]
READ MORE Today: [Matthew 21] Challenging the Status Quo: In chapter 21 of Matthew, Jesus upsets the tables of the money changers and insults the elders and leaders in Jerusalem. If such a disruptive element stirred things up at your church this Sunday, would you be able to discern that it was God at work? In the […]
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