War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
Why Can’t We All Get Along?
Matthew 27:39-43 NKJV 39And those who passed by blasphemed Him, wagging their heads 40and saying, “You who destroy the temple and build it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross.” 41Likewise the chief priests also, mocking with the scribes and elders, said, 42“He saved others; … Continue reading Why Can’t We All Get Along?
Then They Crucified Him
Matthew 27:35-37 NKJV 35Then they crucified Him, and divided His garments, casting lots, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet: “They divided My garments among them,And for My clothing they cast lots.” 36Sitting down, they kept watch over Him there. 37And they put up over His head the accusation written against … Continue reading Then They Crucified Him
The Denial of Jesus Christ
Matthew 26:69-75 NKJV Now Peter sat outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl came to him, saying, “You also were with Jesus of Galilee.” 70But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are saying.” 71And when he had gone out to the gateway, another girl saw him and … Continue reading The Denial of Jesus Christ
Do You Know Betrayal?
Matthew 26:47-56 NKJV And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, with a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and elders of the people. 48Now His betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him.” 49Immediately he went up … Continue reading Do You Know Betrayal?
“Are You Still Sleeping and Resting?”
Matthew 26:36-46 NKJV Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, “Sit here while I go and pray over there.” 37And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. 38Then He said to them, “My soul … Continue reading “Are You Still Sleeping and Resting?”
The Parable of The Talents
Matthew 25:14-30 NKJV “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a … Continue reading The Parable of The Talents
What Does Love Look Like?
Matthew 22:34-40 NKJV 34But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, 36“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” 37Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, … Continue reading What Does Love Look Like?
Without a Wedding Garment
Matthew 22:1-14 NKJV And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said: 2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son, 3 and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding; and they were not willing to come. 4 … Continue reading Without a Wedding Garment
God’s Chosen People Today
Summary of Matthew 21:33-41 Jesus Christ was speaking here to the chief priests and the elders of the people in the Temple of God. And he spoke to them in parables. In this particular parable he presented to the Jews a scenario which illustrated for them how they, as a people, had treated the prophets … Continue reading God’s Chosen People Today
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Jesus Christ was speaking here to the chief priests and the elders of the people in the Temple of God at that time: 28 “But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ 29 He answered and said, ‘I … Continue reading Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Run With It 