As we discussed last week, we will be looking at the various parables of the Kingdom this Lenten season. We are doing this to learn more about His Kingdom, and how it is, we are to be citizens of this Kingdom while still residents in a world opposed to such things. Acknowledging fully, we live…
Jesus gives us a clear cut warning and clear cut instructions in Matthew 7:15-20. In particular, He shows us. Knowing the truth and living in the truth is critically important in the life of the believer. Why? False teachers and false prophets abound in this world. How do we know them? By the truth? How…
Does Jesus really teach us to not Judge? Does He provide a prohibition on all judgments in Matthew 7:1? Let’s look deeper into the context and find out. When we do this we find there is a huge difference between being judgemental and making judgments. There is a huge difference in bringing correction and bringing…
During seasons like COVID, it is absolutely essential for us to acknowledge that one reaps what one sows in this life, and when it is all said and done if we truly desire to hear the words of Jesus proclaiming upon us the blessing of, “Well done my good and faithful servant.” We must be…
Today we look into the diligence, work, labor, in the Kingdom of God has God equipped and called you to this day. We do this by looking at the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30. (Audio Only)
THINK: About whether their life of faith is best described as on offense or defense? KNOW: Jesus intended for His church to be on offense against this world and its master. FEEL: A need to be bold and go forth as we have been commanded. PRINCIPLE PASSAGE: Matthew 16:13-20 (Audio Only)
THINK: About how with change there is always temptation to not change. Especially when this change involves growing in Christ because we have an enemy that will stop at nothing to make us turn away from the change Jesus is bringing and bring us to him rather than Jesus. KNOW: Jesus was tempted and tried….