In Matthew 7:24 Jesus says, “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” We hear the words of Jesus, the words of God, every time we open our Bibles, the Word of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked to us on the road, while He opened to us the Scriptures? Luke 24:32 The Bible is unlike any other book. It has God as its author. It is eternal. Its truth is unchanging. It contains words of life...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
After the parable of the wicked tenants, an illustration of Israel’s rejection of Jesus Christ as the Messiah, Jesus said, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Everyone who falls on that stone will be...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Jesus warns us to beware of false prophets in Matthew 7:15. Not only do they initially appear as sheep, but they lead others down the spiritual path of destruction. So how are we to identify the wolves in sheep’s clothing? There are at least...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Throughout the Bible, there are two primary ways the Lord motivates His people to obedience: blessing and judgment. Obedience will be rewarded; disobedience will be punished. The Bible sets these before us as a means of stirring us toward holiness...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Luke 4:16-30 tells the story of Jesus’ experience at the synagogue of Nazareth. How quickly the crowds’ opinion of Jesus changed! In verse 22 “all spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that were coming from His...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
…but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. Leviticus 19:18 It’s the second greatest commandment. According to Jesus in Matthew 22, this commandment, coupled with wholehearted love to God, form the basis and summary of God’s...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Under the Old Testament Law, you don’t become a priest overnight! There was an announcement of consecration, clothing in priestly garments, anointing with oil, the slaying of one bull for their sin, one ram for a burnt offering, and another...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Probably no other teaching of Scripture causes more angst for believers than the unpardonable sin. There are two questions that immediately surface. First, “What is the unpardonable sin?” Second, “Have I committed it?” What...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
God’s personal name, Yahweh, is associated with the verb “to be.” Existence and presence are both connected with the Lord’s personal name. God has always been, will always be, and He is everywhere. In addition to revealing...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
