Text: Luke 14:27-33 In this passage, discipleship is not being discouraged, but Jesus is emphasizing he fact that we must understand what we are committing to by following Him. He used two illustrations to make His point – a man building a tower and a king going to battle. As we take a closer look […]
October 6, 2014
Priscilla and Aquila
Text: 1 Corinthians 16:19 The New Testament describes Priscilla and Aquila as a godly couple who worked together in the cause of the Lord. But with all of the married couples in the early church, why did the Holy Spirit see fit to preserve their example for us? Whether we are married or not, there […]
September 1, 2014
What Would Jesus Do?
Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 “What would Jesus do?” Many religious people ask themselves this question as they try to determine the right course of action in a given situation. Their intentions may be good, but this is the wrong question. Why? It is too subjective, turning our responsibility into nothing more than what we think Jesus […]
August 4, 2014
How One’s Heart Becomes Hardened
Hebrews 3:12-13 The Hebrew writer warned about brethren developing an unbelieving heart hardened by sin. This comes in the middle of two warnings against following the poor example of the Israelites (Hebrews 3:7-8,15). The example of the Israelites hardening their hearts is a warning for us. However, the Israelites also had an example that they […]
June 9, 2014
“In Memory of Her”
Text: Matthew 26:6-13 The deed performed by the woman in our text may have seemed insignificant. By the reaction of the disciples, it may have seemed unnecessary, foolish, or even wrong. However, Jesus said this deed was important enough to remember wherever the gospel is preached. So let us examine this record and consider four […]
June 2, 2014
A Parable About Forgiveness
Text: Matthew 18:23-35 Peter asked Jesus a question about forgiving his brother (Matthew 18:21-22). After answering, Jesus used a parable to explain the answer. We must forgive because we have been forgiven. There are several lessons to be learned from this parable. The King (v. 23) The kingdom of heaven is a spiritual kingdom (John […]
May 12, 2014
Introducing Jesus
Text: John 1:1 The gospel of John was written to teach people about Jesus. The first chapter introduces Jesus to us. It is a good place to go to learn, be reminded, or teach others about Jesus. Jesus is the Word (v. 1) Suggests an announcement – revelation of what otherwise would not have been known (Hebrews […]
