Source: http://ift.tt/2Gu3lSz Today: [Matthew 6] The Sermon on the Mount, Continued: In chapter 6 of Matthew Jesus continues the first of five great discourses in Matthew’s gospel. In this portion of His teaching, Jesus covers many subjects that have been completely misconstrued by religious mentalities by which multitudes have been brought under bondage and legalism […]
READ MORE Source: http://ift.tt/2DJ5mfS Today: [Matthew 5] The Sermon on the Mount: In Matt. 5 we find the first recorded teaching of Jesus in the first gospel written by Matthew. In His remarks Jesus speaks about divorce, swearing of oaths, and how his disciples should conduct themselves in court proceedings. It is a teaching emphasizing humility and […]
READ MORE Source: http://ift.tt/2E7cT4T Today: [Matthew 4] Jesus is Tempted of the Devil. Have you been tempted as Jesus was tempted of Satan? Jesus is tempted in ch. 4 of Matthew to prove who He was by some outward sign. Has this ever happened to you? Have you ever been asked because of your faith “who do […]
READ MORE Source: http://ift.tt/2E5viiN Today: [Matthew 3] Introducing John the Baptist: In Matthew 3 we meet John the Baptist, a near kinsmen to Jesus, who precedes Him in public ministry calling the people to repentance and water baptism. Is it important or necessary for believers in Jesus to be baptized? What if you were only sprinkled in […]
READ MORE Source: http://ift.tt/2BmCYtQ Today: [Matthew 2] Astrologers, Angels and Bible Contradictions: In chapter 2 of Matthew we find many references that challenge and mystify us regarding the events relating to the birth of Jesus. There are astrologers from the east who come to find Jesus. Does that mean astrology is an approved method of spiritual inquiry? […]
READ MORE Source: http://ift.tt/2DXk0gl Today: [Matthew 1] The Missing 42nd Generation: In Matthew 1 we not only have an introduction to Mary and Joseph, and an account of Jesus’ birth, we also have embedded a secret code, undisclosed, yet deeply revelational of just who the 42nd Generation of God is hidden in this seminal, first mention genealogy […]
READ MORE Source: http://ift.tt/2FSfdgR Today: [Malachi 4] The Concluding Chapter of the Old Testament. In Malachi 4 the final prophet of the Old Testament era concludes his message, after which God falls silent for over 400 years, known as the inter-testamental period. In summing up his message, Malachi speaks of the eternality of hell for the wicked, […]
READ MORE Source: http://ift.tt/2mRGR5D Today: [Malachi 3] Refiner’s Fire and Fuller’s Soap: In Malachi 3 we have a Messianic promise of God’s messenger coming to the people of God, not just as a healing balm, but as a refiner’s fire. There is at this time a deep lack of discernment in the people Malachi writes to in […]
READ MORE Source: http://ift.tt/2Djgujb Today: [Malachi 2] Taking Leadership to Task: In chapter 2 of Malachi the prophet speaks by the spirit of God against the excesses, and failures of the priesthood that were supposed to teach the people and set the example of godliness. Does this message have any relevance in our day? According to a […]
READ MORE Today: [Malachi 1] Today: [Malachi 1] When God Quit the Church: In the book of Malachi the scene opens upon a time of downturn and difficulty for the people of God. Their history is marching them into the 400 silent years between the Old and New Testaments. The restoration temple is a polluted place, worship […]
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