A couple weeks ago, we saw Jesus tell the crowds a parable in which the kingdom of Heaven was compared to wheat and tares. He did not explain his parable to the crowds, so we made a couple observations and application but did not explain the parable specifically. In today’s text, Jesus explains His parable... Continue Reading →
People are so people-ish. We are not a species that is very good at mercy. The first chance we get, we just tear others down and we justify our doing this. Particularly in human-centered religion, we use the doctrines or systems of ethics that we have developed to condemn and be condescending of others. People... Continue Reading →
Last week, we spent our time talking about what it meant that Samuel was being established as the first Old Testament prophet. We also talked about the purpose that the Old Testament prophetic office had in redemptive history as Christ’s throne within His creation was prepared. The text for this morning sounds very familiar. That’s... Continue Reading →
Do you notice how slow we are and how difficult it is for us to apologize? Have you noticed how quick we are and how easy it is for us to simply defend our actions or justify our beliefs or intentions? I remember, as a child, I did something that earned me punishment. My mother... Continue Reading →
Above all else, I think I fear worthlessness. I want my life to mean something in the grand scheme. I believe that worry is a sin and that we don’t accomplish anything by worrying, but if I am to be honest, I do sometimes worry that I might waste so much of my life away... Continue Reading →
Over the last two-and-a-half weeks, I have been so overwhelmed by God’s amazing grace and love. In my study of Scripture, as God continuously reveals more about Himself, I had one of those watershed moments. It is almost like God reveals little things about Himself and then all at once several pieces connect and we... Continue Reading →
My wife and I really love pizza. There was a period of her pregnancy during which her doctor told her that she shouldn’t eat heavy meals, bread, or much sugar. I was going to attempt this diet with her. The problem? We really love pizza! One day, the craving was so bad that we found... Continue Reading →
In middle school, I tried out for my school’s basketball team and I was chosen to be a part of the team. I got to practice with the team. I receive much playing time during scrimmages. When it came to a real game, though, I rode the bench. I like to say that I was... Continue Reading →
High school was a breeze for me. I soaked in information and was able to memorize it well. I was good at taking tests and good at writing papers on that level. In high school, I was never challenged, and I became convinced that all of life would be so easy. I graduated and went... Continue Reading →
Previously, I wrote concerning what Peter claimed about false teachers and what it took for even someone who has believed in Christ to be seen as wicked before God. What we discovered is that someone can come to Christ, then turn back and again be entangled in the things of the world. We learned together... Continue Reading →
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