New teachings have no place in Christianity because Christ does not change. People with itching ears fall for strange teaching, but they will not carry away those who stay close to the Lord Jesus Christ. Judaistic teachers were occupied with meats. The book of Hebrews has shown that such ordinances have been set aside. Laws … Read more
Hebrews chapter thirteen gives a clear order for the life and testimony of those who are children of God. Spiritual fruits are many and varied, and they are presented here with the silent, unseen characteristics of a vital, living faith before the audible expressions. Love, hospitality, care, sympathy, purity, and contentment need to be in … Read more
A vault lies deep within the guardhouse of my soul. Words read, heard and expressed take their place – On their shelf in the treasure-house they remain – forever. Thoughts make their way continuously – Sometimes orderly, other times scattered – but constantly, In a place of their own, they wait there, and wait, and … Read more
“Behold My Servant:” See Him in His life, labor and love. We look at this extraordinary One and see a delighted Master commenting on One who He picked out above all others to carry out the Master’s will. He was uniquely qualified; He brought pleasure and full satisfaction to the soul of His Master. It … Read more
It didn’t seem like the Pharisees could ever understand the basis of the law they professed to uphold. When the Lord Jesus lived out what the law’s intention was, they chose to reject, not only what He did and taught, but who He was. The man-made commands they had added to the law made it … Read more
There were challenges to the King’s authority… In the rejection of John the Baptist. 11:1-19 In the condemnation of the cities. 11:20-30 In the controversy over His authority. 12 Conflict concerning the Sabbath, v.1-21 Conflict concerning Jesus power and its source, v.22-37 Conflict concerning a sign, v.38-50 CONTROVERSY OVER SABBATH-LABOR, v.1-8 The disciples were poor … Read more
In His journey, Jesus went to other places to pass on by teaching and preaching, the message of the kingdom of heaven. From place to place people heard of their need to repent and believe the Gospel. That news reached into the prison where John, the forerunner was being held for his faithful preaching. He … Read more
v.1 Jesus commissioned His disciples. He also had His own work of preaching and teaching to fulfill. There were the new difficulties and the attitudes of His enemies to be faced. Preaching is necessary for the conversion of sinners. Teaching is necessary for the edification of saints. Challenge to the King’s authority, 11:2-16:12 11:2-19 IN … Read more
Ten reactions: John the Baptist, undecided 11:2-11 (3) This generation, unresponsive 11:16-19 (17) Galilean cities, unrepentant 11:20-30 (20) The Pharisees, unreasonable 12:2-38 (10, 14, 24) The multitudes, undecided 13 (13-15) The Nazarithites, unbelieving 13:53-58 Herod the king, unintelligent 14:1-13 (2) Jerusalem scribes, unconciliatory 15:1-20 (2, 12) Pharisees, Sadducees, unrelenting 16:1-12 (1) The apostles, glad recognition … Read more