Matthew 26
The Steadfast love of Christ...
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In this passage we come to the last of the seven I am statements. Jesus says, “I am the true Vine.” Jesus uses this illustration to teach his disciples what the only way of bearing fruit comes from. Here are two things to notice....
John 9
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now I am found, WAS BLIND, BUT NOW I SEE. In December of 1772 John Newton started to write the song that is so well known, Amazing Grace. I am not aware of every verse that inspired John Newton to write this song, but I do suspect that John 9 could have been used. If it wasn’t, it is still a very fitting line for the chapter we are studying today. Here are some points....
John 7
Today we come to one of the celebrations of Israel that holds much significance for us today. Let’s dive in....
Matthew 25
Parable of the Ten Virgins & The Final Judgement...
Keep ReadingGenesis 39
Today’s focus will zone in on two aspects of what is taking place in the life of Joseph. Sexual Purity and False Accusations...
Keep ReadingGenesis 38
Today we are going to wade into the murky darkness of the sinful life of the fourth son of Israel. The events described in this chapter are disturbing and repulsive, revealing the hard heart of a rebel. If you examine the internal components of any finely crafted machine, you are going to see that every last element exists for a very significant reason. I know nothing abou...
Keep ReadingGenesis 37
In our text this morning, we see the negative results of bad parenting. Much of the division that existed between Joseph and his brothers directly resulted from the favoritism that Jacob showed to the offspring of his favorite wife. (For those who are tabulating, this is just one more reason why polygamy is always bad.)...
Keep ReadingMatthew 24
No one knows the day...
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Woe to you, Pharisees...
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The Epilogues - Part 2...
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The Epilogues - Part 1...
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The Defiling of Dinah...
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We are image bearers of God...
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Parable of the Two Sons and Parable of the Tenants...
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Sovereign generosity...
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Divorce and the Rich Young Ruler...
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Turnabout is Fair Play...
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Stairway to Heaven...
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Jesus does not make light of sin...
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The Transfiguration...
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Jacob's Lie and Esau's False Repentance ...
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