What Taking Communion Symbolizes

It was the time of the Passover. Satan had now entered into Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus’ 12 disciples, and he went out and betrayed Jesus to the death. But Judas Iscariot was still with Jesus and the other disciples for the Passover meal. And during the meal… Luke 22:19-20 ESV “And he took bread, … Continue reading What Taking Communion Symbolizes

Why Was Jesus Hated?

Jesus Christ,Who is the Son of God,Taught the narrow way,Not the way that’s broad. Did not participate HeIn the ways of manBut He followed God,And He lived God’s plan. Walked the narrow way,Led a righteous life,Obeyed God’s commands,Free from sin and strife. Shared the gospel truth,He opposed the lies,Called out hypocrites,Told them they would die. … Continue reading Why Was Jesus Hated?

On the Chopping Block

Jesus was speaking to his followers regarding the signs of the last days before the return of Christ. There will be false christs who will appear on the scene to lead many astray. We will hear of wars and tumults. Nation will rise against nation. There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences. And there … Continue reading On the Chopping Block

Beware Teachers of False Doctrines

Luke 20:45-47 ESV “And in the hearing of all the people he said to his disciples, ‘Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, who devour widows' houses and for a … Continue reading Beware Teachers of False Doctrines

Spies are Everywhere

Luke 20:19-26 ESV “The scribes and the chief priests sought to lay hands on him at that very hour, for they perceived that he had told this parable against them, but they feared the people. So they watched him and sent spies, who pretended to be sincere, that they might catch him in something he … Continue reading Spies are Everywhere

Honor God in Your Body

1 Corinthians 6:13-20 ESV “The body is not meant for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by his power. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ … Continue reading Honor God in Your Body

The Self-Righteous versus the Truly Humble

Luke 18:9-14 ESV Jesus also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am … Continue reading The Self-Righteous versus the Truly Humble

Don’t Stop Believing and Praying!

Luke 18:1-8 ESV And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Give … Continue reading Don’t Stop Believing and Praying!

Who is Lord of Your Life?

Luke 16:10-15 ESV “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not been … Continue reading Who is Lord of Your Life?

Giving it All to Jesus

Luke 14:25-27 ESV “Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, ‘If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not bear his own cross … Continue reading Giving it All to Jesus