Bible Study series: Mark 4:13-20. The parable is profound, and he explains it to us.
Jesus Explains the Parable of the Sower (Soils)
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Jesus Teaches His Kingdom Citizens about Oaths
Bible Study series: Matthew 5:33-37. Multiplying words can be detrimental at final judgment.
Basic Facts and Allegations about Joni Lamb and Doug Weiss of Daystar TV
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Yes, I believe I should offer my opinion on this global matter. My website covers current events. It is part of my calling. Here are the main facts and allegations in this complex and developing story. This post will take a shorter time to read than the long and numerous videos on YouTube! This post is regularly updated. So check back.
Apostles Work Powerful Signs and Wonders in Public
Bible Study series. Acts 5:12-16. By God’s sovereignty, Peter healed them by his shadow.
The Father and Jesus’s Works Testify about Him
Bible Study Series: John 5:31-47. Whose testimony about Jesus is secure and valid?
What We Can Learn from Luke’s Genealogy
Bible Study series: Luke 3:23-38. We can learn at least eight things from this genealogy. (This post was published on December 25. Perfect.)
Jesus Teaches on the Purpose of Parables
Bible Study series: Mark 4:10-12. Are you hungry enough to dig for their meaning?
Stop Weaponizing Matthew 18 against Victims of Clergy Abuse
It’s time to put an end to a church leader accused of abuse from manipulating Matthew 18. He wants the victim of his abuse to confront him one on one, alone.
The Unusual Deaths of Ananias and Sapphira
Bible Study series: Ananias and Sapphira, husband and wife, meet a sudden death, but why?
The Son’s Close Relationship with the Father who Loves His Son
Bible Study series: John 5:19-30. Jesus does nothing on his own. He does what he sees the Father doing. This is a submissive Son in a close relationship with his Father.
John Baptizes Jesus
Bible Study series: Luke 3:21-22. Why did John, the decreasing prophet, baptize Jesus, the increasing Messiah and Son of God?
Jesus Introduces the Parable of the Sower (Soils)
Bible Study series: Mark 4:1-9. Jesus introduces the parable, and then just a little later he will explain it.
Jesus Teaches His Kingdom Citizens about Divorce
Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32. He teaches this to protect women from easy divorcism.
Unity and Sharing in Earliest Christianity
Bible Study series: Acts 4:32-37. The church unites. Barnabas is also introduced. the twelve apostles approved of him.
Jesus Heals Lame Man at Pool of Bethesda
Bible Study series: John 5:1-18. Jesus healed one man at the pool where other sick people gathered. Then there was a Sabbath dispute. Jesus also made himself equal to God. Many truths embedded in this one section.
John the Baptist Is Not the One
Bible Study series: Luke 3:15-18. John clarifies who is the Messiah. It is not he.
Who Are Jesus’s Brothers and Mother?
Bible Study series: Mark 3:31-35: True disciples belong to his new kingdom family.
Jesus Teaches Kingdom Citizens about Lust and Adultery
Bible Study series: Matthew 5:27-30. He was reworking the sixth and tenth commandments of the Ten Commandments
Peter and John Report Back to Community and They Pray
Bible Study series: Acts 4:23-31. They prayed for boldness to witness in the face of persecution.
Jesus Heals a Royal Official’s Son
Bible Study series: John 4:43-54. The official had a deep faith in the Messiah. As the Messiah, he could heal his son.
John Baptizes and Preaches to the Crowds
Bible Study series: Luke 3:7-14. John preached repentance and demanded the people show it. They just cannot mouth the words.
Jesus and Beelzebub
Bible Study series: Mark 3:22-30. The teachers of the law from Jerusalem falsely accuse him of expelling demons by the prince of demons. The blasphemy of the Spirit is also looked at here.
Jesus Teaches Kingdom Citizens about Anger and Reconciliation
Bible Study Series: Matthew 5:21-26. This is the first of the six antitheses. “You have heard it said … but I tell you.” They actually intensify and clarify the Torah, in kingdom relationships, person to person.
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