Bible Study series: Luke 19:28-40. He had just predicted his death. Tension is building, as he enters Jerusalem.
Jesus’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
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Monthly Archives: July 2026
Parable of the Ten Minas
Bible Study series: Luke 19:11-27. The ones who were productive with the minas (a monetary amount) were rewarded. What about the unproductive and the rebels?
The Unknown Time of the Second Coming in Matthew’s Gospel
Bible Study series: Matthew 24:36-44. He now shifts topics to his glorious, age-ending Second Coming, which has not yet happened but is still a future event, after two thousand years (and counting).
Jesus Predicts His Coming-In-Judgment on Jerusalem and Temple in Matthew’s Gospel
Bible Study series: Matthew 24:1-35. This coming is not his glorious Second Coming, which has not happened yet. No. This coming took place when he said it would: his generation. Rome destroyed the city and its temple in A.D. 70. It would have been strange if he had not predicted such a monumental and shattering event in the religion of Moses.
My Main Interpretive Principle for Understanding the End Times
I could have written this title: My Main Hermeneutic for Understanding NT Eschatology. Why did I not attend Calvary Chapel, Costa Mesa, in the 1970s? Continue reading
Paul’s Ministry and Proclamation of the Kingdom in Rome
Bible Study series: Acts 28:11-31. He proclaimed the kingdom of God at every opportunity, in the capital of the huge Roman empire. This is the final post on the book of Acts.
Jesus and Zacchaeus
Bible Study series: Luke 19:1-10. This a true story of a man who enthusiastically repented and proved that he genuinely did with action. “Today salvation has happened in this household.” Continue reading
Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar near Jericho
Bible Study series: Luke 18:37-43. Jesus healed many people. Receive your healing from him, no matter the ailment.
Jesus Laments over Jerusalem
Bible Study series: Matthew 23:37-39. In the next chapter he is about to predict its destruction. He is saddened by their missed opportunity and God’s coming judgment on the city and its temple, in Jesus’s generation
Jesus Pronounces Woes on Teachers of the Law and Pharisees
Bible Study series: Matthew 23:13-36. This is extremely strong language against the religious leaders in Jerusalem. But he was speaking the truth.
Paul and His Team on the Island of Malta
Bible Study series: Acts 28:1-10. Great things happened on this island.
Jesus Predicts His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection
Bible Study series: Luke 18:31-34. Jesus had already predicted his death in Luke 9:22 and 9:44 and here; and also see Luke 12:50; 13:32-33.
Jesus Speaks Truth to a Rich Ruler
Bible Study series: Luke 18:18-30. The fuller teaching of the New Testament, even the Gospel of Luke, says you can have wealth, but do not let wealth have you.
Jesus Warns against Teachers of the Law and Pharisees
Bible Study series: Matthew 23:1-12. Don’t obsess over titles. “The one who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Who Is the Son of David? Jesus Answers.
Bible Study series: Matthew 22:41-46. Jesus is greater than his ancestor David.
NAR Has Turned into a Disaster
NAR stands for the New Apostolic Reformation. I did not know the movement existed but only found out the past few years. Now I’m keyed in. It’s a disaster.
Everyone Reaches Land Safely
Bible Study series: Acts 27:39-44. Through the storm, and after following Paul’s instruction, and by God’s mercy and will, everyone landed safely. But where were they?
Jesus Blesses the Young Children
Bible Study series: Luke 18:15-17. Stories of church abuse of children are now surfacing almost everyday. May they continue to be exposed.
The Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector
Bible Study series: Luke 18:9-14. The tax collector had the right attitude, which pleased God. “Everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and everyone who humbles himself shall be exalted.”
The Two Greatest Commandments
Bible Study series: Matthew 22:34-40. An expert in the law asked which commandment is the greatest. He gave two and ranked them, first and second.
Sadducees Question Jesus about Resurrection in Matthew’s Gospel
Bible Study series: Matthew 22:23-33. “You are mistaken, not knowing the Scripture nor the power of God,” That was a serious charge against the Sadducees.
America the Beautiful: Ten Accusations against Her and Replies
A certain side of the political spectrum–the left–constantly attacks her. They base their criticism on bad or incomplete information. Enough is enough. This post includes a leftwing satirical rewrite of a treasured song.
The Storm at Sea
Bible Study series: Acts 27:13-38. God in his mercy spared everyone on board. But they had to follow Paul’s instructions.
Parable of the Persistent Widow and Unjust Judge
Bible Study series: Luke 18:1-8. You have to keep at it, in your prayer, whether you are praying for justice or healing or the salvation of your loved one.
The Coming Kingdom, in Luke’s Gospel
Bible Study series: Luke 17:20-37. This is about his one and only Second Coming. You will look in vain for a secret rapture before the Second Coming.
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