Bible Study series: Luke 14:25-33. You have to “prefer” Jesus over all other rivals, even parents, if they oppose you joining his new movement.
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Monthly Archives: May 2026
Parable of the Great Banquet
Bible Study series: Luke 14:15-24. The gospel call can be accepted or rejected. The Jerusalem and temple establishment will reject it, but the needy and the Gentiles will accept it.
Parable of the Landowner and Workers
Bible study series: Matthew 20:1-16. Sometimes it is titled Parable of the Workers.
The Rich Young Man, Salvation, and Judgment
Bible Study series: Matthew 19:16-30. What was he willing to give up, if anything?
Brief Teaching on the Gifts of the Spirit
Entire books have been written on this topic. But let’s bring out the essentials.
Paul’s Testimony before the Sanhedrin
Bible Study series: Acts 23:1-11. This speech was also interrupted, before the highest council and court in Judaism.
Exhortation to Be Humble and Generous
Bible Study series: Luke 14:7-14. “For everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and the one who humbles himself shall be exalted.”
Jesus Heals Man with Dropsy on the Sabbath
Bible Study series: Luke 14:1-6. Another Sabbath healing. Sparks, again.
Jesus Blesses Little Children
Bible Study series: Matthew 19:13-15. All people should do the same. This exhortation follows the teaching on divorce. Continue reading
Jesus Teaches on Marriage and Divorce in Matthew’s Gospel
Bible Study series: Matthew 19:1-12. Marriage is a covenant. His teaching on divorce is designed to protect women in an easy-divorce society. A quick summary of his healing ministry is included.
Roman Soldiers Whisk Paul Away and Almost Flog Him
Bible Study series: Acts 22:22-30. He said something that triggered the mob. The Romans had to rescue him.
Jesus, Herod, Pharisees, and Jerusalem
Bible Study series: Luke 13:31-35. Don’t fear when a scary report comes at you.
Strive to Enter the Narrow Door
Bible Study series: Luke 13:22-30. “Struggle to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to go in and will be unable.” No easy believism, no sloppy grace.
Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
Bible Study series: Matthew 18:21-35. If you don’t forgive, God won’t forgive you. This parable comes right after the church discipline and reconciliation process (vv. 15-20). Everyone must be willing to forgive.
Discipline for Brothers and Sisters
Bible Study series: Matthew 18:15-20. This sequence of steps is for Christians in the community. Leaders who sin have another process they have to go through.
Paul’s Testimony before the Jerusalem Crowds
Bible Study series: Acts 22:1-21. It is an inspirational testimony, and he also changed the church for the better, forever.
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