And after coming into his home territory he began to teach them in their synagogue, so that they were astounded and said: ¨Where did this man get this wisdom and these powerful works?¨ Matthew 13:54 (Reference Bible) Jesus went home to where the people knew Him. When they heard Him and saw Him perform miraculous... Continue Reading →
Baskets of Fish
´That is how it will be in the conclusion of the system of things: the angels will go out and separate the wicked from among the righteous´ Matthew 13:49 (Reference Bible) In Matthew 13 verses 41 to 51, once again Jesus uses the words; ¨the kingdom of heaven is like.¨ He gently instructs us on... Continue Reading →
Pearls and Treasures
¨Again the kingdom of the heavens is like a traveling merchant seeking fine pearls.¨ Matthew 13:45 (Reference Bible) Matthew 44 to 46 tells us the words Jesus used to describe a peculiar point about the treasures found in the Spiritual Realm. Jesus uses the analogies of a merchant seeking fine pearls and a man discovering... Continue Reading →
Behind the Parables
Then after dismissing the crowds he went into the house. And the disciples came to him and said: ¨Explain to us the illustration of the weeds in the field.¨ Matthew 13:36 (Reference Bible) We who read the Bible today have a slight advantage in some way over those who heard Jesus preach. Jesus Christ spoke... Continue Reading →
For the Reward
¨And whoever gives one of these Little ones only a cup of cold water to drink because he is a disciple, I tell you truly, he will by no means lose his reward.¨ Matthew 10:42 (Reference Bible) What wonderful insight into the great heart of the Lord, He gives us here in the final verses... Continue Reading →
What Manner of Man is This?
But the men marveled, saying, what manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! Matthew 8:27 (KJV) Jesus had just calmed the sea and winds by the simple utterance of a few words. One minute the whole world seemed to be about to end for those out at sea... Continue Reading →
Looking For That Narrow Door
Whereas narrow is the gate and cramped the road leading off into life, and few are the ones finding it. Matthew 7:14 (Reference Bible) Jesus calls. It is for those who hear His voice to react. Scripture tells us and therefore we can be sure, that not many of us will take the necessary... Continue Reading →
Tear Out Your Eye and Throw it Away
And if thy right eye causeth thee to stumble, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not thy whole body be cast into hell. Matthew 5:29 American Standard Version There might be some fanatics somewhere who preach something this radical. ... Continue Reading →
When Hard Times Come
We have all had tough times to get through where we wonder why this could be happening to us. Some may turn to the Lord for help or comfort while dealing with these painful times. Others try to cure their pain by reasoning it out somehow with their powers of mental capacity. But perhaps we... Continue Reading →
Eternal Life???
The scene described in John 17:1-5 is one of the most beautiful and profound of all the accounts of the history of mankind. Jesus Christ, the very son of God directs Himself towards His Father as was His custom before His disciples. While His words went up towards God their purpose was to benefit and... Continue Reading →
