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
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
A House of Prayer
Matthew 21:12-13 NKJV Then Jesus went into the temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves. And He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of … Continue reading A House of Prayer
Are You Different?
Matthew 21:1-7 NKJV Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to Me. 3 And … Continue reading Are You Different?
The Guilty Go Free
While the innocent are persecuted “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every … Continue reading The Guilty Go Free
Come Out Of Her!
Today the Lord is leading me to combine two passages of Scripture together which have parallel messages, one to the other. Here is the first one: Matthew 16:24-27 NASB1995 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. 25 … Continue reading Come Out Of Her!
Run With It 