Applying The Word To Life
Matthew 22 In chapter 21, Jesus used the parable of the tenants to show that the Jewish religious leaders of the day were the tenants who killed the servants (prophets) …
Jesus Interacts with Religious Leaders of the Day Read More1 Corinthians 1 I want to start with a few definitions of some terms that seem appropriate to this chapter. The first two are very common terms in religious communities …
Paul Remembers The Corinthians; Denounces Divisions; Extols God’s Wisdom Read MoreMatthew 21 What was Jesus’ teaching His disciples by cursing the fig tree which should have been bearing fruit at that time of year? That is probably the biggest thing …
Jesus’ Triumphal Entry; Teaching In The Temple Read MoreRomans 16 As you read through the letters of Paul, the section toward the end of his letters that are usually interesting are the greetings that are recorded. Its like …
Greeting to Fellow Christians; Paul’s Future Ministry Plans Read MoreMatthew 20 This chapter has four sections of which three have the same topic of conversation—placing yourself before others. In the parable of the laborers, those that were first hired …
Impartiality of God and Servanthood; Jesus Heals Two Blind Men Read MoreRomans 15 This first half of this chapter contains many similar elements that are found in Philippians 2 regarding having the same mindset as Christ, being humble in giving preference …
Self-Denial for the Good of Others; Future Ministry Plans Read MoreMatthew 19 This chapter might seem like a series of unrelated topical discussions that Jesus is having with his disciples and others. However, let’s consider the topics: divorce, eunuchs, blessing …
Jesus Teaches on Divorce and the Cost of Discipleship Read MoreRomans 14 I will sum up this chapter in a sentence. In matters that are not clearly defined in scripture, if you are having a hard time deciding if you …
Be Conscientious of Others Read MoreMatthew 18 Do you know just how much you have been forgiven? If you haven’t considered this yet, you should. It would greatly effect and most likely change the way …
Jesus Teaches about Faith, Evangelism, Stumbling Blocks, Discipline, and Forgiveness Read MoreMatthew 12 In this chapter, Jesus asks the religious leaders of His day to use a little common sense when it comes to keeping the Sabbath laws. They were applying …
Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath Read More