Rich Man Foolishly Builds Bigger Barns

  Luke 12:13-21 Greed is a dangerous flaw, and it was a big issue in the time of Jesus and is still a prevalent problem today. This is illustrated daily by our whining and crying to Jesus about this very subject. Greed and whining start early in life. An excellent example of this can beContinue reading “Rich Man Foolishly Builds Bigger Barns”

New Cloth on an Old Garment-New Wine in Old Wineskins

      Matthew 9:14-17, Mark 2 18-22, Luke 5:33-39 The first parables we see are taught in response to a question posed by John the Baptist’s Disciples. They wanted to know why everyone fasted except for Jesus’ Disciples. “Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, butContinue reading “New Cloth on an Old Garment-New Wine in Old Wineskins”

The Parable Of The Moneylender

Luke 7:36-50 The parable of the Lender is not to be confused with the parable of the Unmerciful Servant found in Matthew 18:23. It is vital to follow the flow of events and context when studying God’s Word. Often, prior verses are connected to what is being taught. In this case, we learn that JesusContinue reading “The Parable Of The Moneylender”

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Why Do We Pray In Jesus’ Name?

Why do many end their prayers “In Jesus’ name?” To figure this out, let us start with what prayer is. Prayer is holding a conversation and building a relationship with God by letting him know about every aspect of our life, including our problems and woes, as well as happiness and joy. Not that GodContinue reading “Why Do We Pray In Jesus’ Name?”

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Prophet?

What is a prophet? A prophet is an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God. Prophets often performed miracles through the power of God, not themselves. Prophets often told of events that would happen in the future. So, are the religions that refer to Jesus as a prophet wrong? Yes, IF that isContinue reading “Prophet?”

Jesus’ Lineage and Earthly Family

Today we will look at Jesus’ lineage. The Genealogy of Jesus is found in Matthew 1:2-16 and Luke 3:23-38. It is confusing that Luke starts out by saying Joseph, the son of Heli. We know that Jacob is Joseph’s father, making Heli (Eli) Joseph’s stepfather, not his father; therefore, Luke gives Mary’s genealogy, and Joseph’sContinue reading “Jesus’ Lineage and Earthly Family”

The Sermon On The Mount

Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount of Olives in the synagogue of Capernaum. This was his most famous and the most famous sermon ever given by anyone. But what was the purpose of this sermon? The Bible tells us to teach his disciples and the multitude of people that were present.“And seeing the multitudes,Continue reading “The Sermon On The Mount”

Why Did Jesus Curse Capernaum, Chorazin, and Bethsaida?

Capernaum was the hometown of Matthew and was close to  Bethsaida, the hometown of Peter. It is in this area that Jesus recruited several of his disciples. The Bible indicates that Jesus stayed in the homes of his followers in Capernaum. It is noted that Jesus referred to Capernaum as his own city:“And he enteredContinue reading “Why Did Jesus Curse Capernaum, Chorazin, and Bethsaida?”