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Did Jesus Preach the Gospel?
There are three parables/stories in Matthew 25 that on the surface, challenge a traditional evangelical understanding of how we are saved, the most powerful one coming at the end, where, in the story of the sheep and goats, Jesus says, Then they also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty Continue reading
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A Morning’s Conversation at the City Gate
“Greetings, Methushael, and how are you and yours this fine summer’s morning?” The sun shone brightly and gave an air of triumph to the beckoning day. The two old friends had stopped at the city gate, each to pay respect to the local elders. It had been some time since their last meeting, and over Continue reading
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8 Ways the Pharisees Blew It (With Commentary)
Matthew 23 is Jesus’ scathing indictment of the Scribes and Pharisees. What exactly was He so upset with them about? 1. They preached, but did not practice. (vs. 3) As a regular preacher of God’s word, I can say with authority that this is a great temptation, and that in small ways or large, preacher or no Continue reading
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What the Top Two Commandments Teach Us About God
What would you say is the most important item of obedience that parents can teach their children? Think back to what you were taught as a child. Maybe it was, “Wash your hands before you eat”? How about, “Don’t speak unless spoken to.” Then there was the ever important, “Never talk to strangers.” Or what Continue reading
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A House of Prayer?
When we think of the temple in ancient Israel, prayer isn’t the first thing that comes to our minds. The Lord Jesus, however, was different: “My House,” he said, quoting the prophet Isaiah, “shall be called a house of prayer.” (Matthew 21:13) But the question is why – why did Jesus (and Isaiah) identify prayer as Continue reading
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The Road to Greatness is the Road to Joy
My Grandmother Irene thought I was destined for greatness, the Presidency, to be exact. Now admittedly, she died when I was four, so she didn’t have much to work with when making such predictions of high accomplishment. But she loved me, and sometimes that’s all it takes to imagine great things for our progeny. Salome Continue reading
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What Jesus Taught About Marriage
After 10 years of marriage and two children, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin (not pictured 🙂 ) announced in March of 2014 that they were divorcing, only they didn’t call it that; the phrase they used was “conscious uncoupling.” The (former) Hollywood power couple was guided by the husband and wife team of doctor and Continue reading
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Why Doesn’t God Just Forgive Everyone?
Have you ever wondered why doesn’t God just wave a cosmic hand over the universe and forgive everyone? Well, Jesus tells a story in Matthew 18 that helps to answer this question that many have asked… The story begins with a King who wishes to settle accounts. If you have ever borrowed anything from the Continue reading
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A Day to Remember
We’ve all thought how glorious it would have been to be a disciple, walking and talking with Jesus of Nazareth; but you’ve got to think, how confusing also. After all…Who is this man? (A question they undoubtedly asked more than once). Put yourself in their shoes: Jesus is being revealed as someone incredibly special over Continue reading
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The Day Peter Did Good
Talk about moments of highs and lows – the disciple Peter had them both. In his lesser moments, sometimes he’s almost a comical figure, as in Matthew 17 where on the Mount of Transfiguration he starts babbling about setting up tents, and God the Father has to tell him to zip it. But there are Continue reading
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