In the United States of America people are easily offended. I will probably offend someone with this post today; but that is on your shoulders, not mine. We have a Constitutional right of Free Speech. That right, however, does not mean that we can say hurtful, evil, things that will cause harm to others. It …
Jesus, Anger and the Sabbath
Today's Bible Reading - Mark 2 - 4 "And He entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand. And they watched Him, whether He would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse Him. And He saith unto the man which had the withered hand, …
A Tormented Man
There are many tormented people in the world today. Some seem to be intelligent individuals, educated, wealthy, or maybe middle class, or poor who are tormented by their lives, and living. These folks do things that are beyond themselves, that cause harm to family, friends, neighbors; even to themselves that a otherwise sane individual would …
A Resurrection of Mass Proportions
In Christian churches every Sunday the resurrection of Christ Jesus is mentioned, He is worshipped as the risen Saviour. We can say, and do say that we are His and He is ours. He is a glorious Saviour, Lord, risen Lord, and coming King. There is an obscure set of verses in Matthew. The event; …
The Coming Betrayal
Have you ever felt betrayed? It can be from a friend, family member, work place employee, or even a spouse. Betrayal is not pleasant to experience. Have you ever sensed that it was coming? I am not talking about a paranoia; but rather a reasoning thought that someone is about to leave you with the …
Against Christ
There is something about the gospel of Christ that the worldly man, even some of the spiritual elite who hate it. Some people want, desire people to follow them, their teachings, their philosophies, and when the true gospel of Christ Jesus is presented; the death, burial and resurrection of Christ they stand against it. One …
Knowing the Scriptures
Some men have questioned Jesus on the teaching of the resurrection. These questions come from men who do not believe in the spiritual things. They do not believe in angels, or a resurrection; so Jesus knows that they are trying to deceive and trick Him into an answer that will trap Himself. These were the …
The Journey to Jerusalem
This was Jesus's final journey to the city on the hill. He would not make it again, and He knew it. Yet, He journeyed to the place where He would die. Would you with joy, and passion go to the place you knew would mean your death? Of course you or I cannot know those …
Forgiveness
The topic of forgiveness is an easy subject to talk about, but sometimes hard to put into practice. Yet the Christian is not requested to forgive, but commanded to do so. We are told by Jesus that if we do not forgive, we will not be forgiven (Matthew 6:14-15). I must ask myself this question, …
Law and Tradition
"Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, Why do Thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they wash not their hands when they eat bread. But He answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? For God commanded, saying, …
The Eyes and Ears of Biblical Understanding
Seeing and hearing are an important part of human living and existence. Without seeing we could not see the beauties of the created order around us; neither could we see to navigate as we walk, ride or drive through a countryside. Without hearing we could not hear the sounds of animals in the creation, neither …
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Good and Evil Treasures
I heard a story of an old preacher who was in one of those cafe's where you could come in and set at a bar near the kitchen, and order your meal; a hamburger, club sandwich, fries, or chicken fried steak, fried green tomatoes, etc. Anyway this preacher had set down near a man who …
Mercy, Not Sacrifice
Many religions place importance on doing something to gain God's favor. Let me at the beginning just say; there is nothing you or I can do to gain God's favor. There is no sacrifice, there is no sacrament, there is no good deed to your neighbor or the world which will gain you or me …
Just saying, Lord, Does not Get It
If you are born in a hospital, does not make you a doctor, nurse, or even a hospital bed. Neither, if you are born in a garage does that make you a car, truck or motorcycle. Those may seem to be somewhat pathetic thoughts, but the point will be made in a moment. Hear the …
The Presence of the Kingdom
The message of John the Baptist was one calling for repentance. You can read a portion of John's message in chapter 3 verses 7 through 12. Repentance. Repentance is a turning around. When one realizes they are going in the wrong direction. I hear people talk of there being many roads to god and heaven. …
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