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Too Busy
Matthew 22:5 “But they paid no attention and went off—one to his field, another to his business.” - In Jesus' parable, these are judged along with the ones who murdered the servants and the heir. Those…
Created over 1 year ago
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Little Children
Of course, verses 8 and 9 are the famous "if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off..." verses, but in context it seems to be saying if your hand or eye cause you to lead "one of these little ones" into…
Created over 1 year ago
Matthew 18:2 (NIV84), Matthew 18:3 (NIV84), Matthew 18:4 (NIV84), Matthew 18:5 (NIV84), Matthew 18:6 (NIV84), Matthew 18:7 (NIV84), Matthew 18:8 (NIV84), Matthew 18:9 (NIV84), Matthew 18:10 (NIV84), Matthew 18:11 (NIV84), Matthew 18:12 (NIV84), Matthew 18:13 (NIV84), Matthew 18:14 (NIV84)
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Working in the Vineyard
Matthew 20:6 “He asked them, 'Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing?'” - Many, when they appear before God's throne at the end of their lives, will be asked this question. May I be…
Created over 1 year ago
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Divorce
Taking this entire passage down to basics, the Pharisees challenged Jesus about whether it was right to get a “no fault” divorce. Jesus says no; in fact, if you were married before God, no human including…
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Matthew 19:1 (ASV), Matthew 19:2 (ASV), Matthew 19:3 (ASV), Matthew 19:4 (ASV), Matthew 19:5 (ASV), Matthew 19:6 (ASV), Matthew 19:7 (ASV), Matthew 19:8 (ASV), Matthew 19:9 (ASV), Matthew 19:10 (ASV), Matthew 19:11 (ASV), Matthew 19:12 (ASV)
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Looking they do not see, and hearing they do not listen or understand
What I think this is saying is that God is not looking for unwilling, reluctant converts. He won't speak to those who don't want to listen. If I'm listening out of a sense of obligation or habit and am…
Created over 1 year ago
Matthew 13:13 (HCSB), Matthew 13:14 (HCSB), Matthew 13:15 (HCSB), Matthew 13:16 (HCSB)
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Peace on Earth and Goodwill to Men
Jesus didn't come to earth to give us peace on earth and bring goodwill to men. Jesus' goal is to draw a sharp and distinct line between those who are His, and those who are not. He came to define the…
Created over 1 year ago
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Emphasis
While God doesn't change, it's certainly true that His methods do change over time. Because he told people to do things a certain way in the past doesn't mean that approaches and emphasis's can't shift…
Created over 1 year ago
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Discipleship
It seems that Jesus identified idols that each person was not willing to give up, even through they protested that they would follow Him. Why didn't he take what He could get, accept their protestations…
Created over 1 year ago
Matthew 8:18 (HCSB), Matthew 8:19 (HCSB), Matthew 8:20 (HCSB), Matthew 8:21 (HCSB), Matthew 8:22 (HCSB)
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Man Questioning God
There are two books of the Bible that consist primarily of a man asking God questions, and God answering. Significantly, they're the same questions that mankind is still wanting to ask God: namely, 1)…
Created over 1 year ago
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Joseph's Dreams
Joseph had four different occasions where he was approached by angels in his dreams. It must've gotten kinda creepy after awhile. By contrast, Mary seems to have been approached during the day in a vision;…
Created over 1 year ago
Matthew 1:20 (NIV84), Matthew 2:13 (NIV84), Matthew 2:19 (NIV84), Matthew 2:22 (NIV84)
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Joseph's Reaction
From reading some commentaries I understand a little better what the Bible is saying in this verse. The phrase in KJV is more helpful: “Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make…
Created over 1 year ago
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Jesus' Third Temptation
I see this as the temptation that so many in the church today succumb to; depending on something other than Christ to make us successes. Parts of the Church in America has sold out to slick marketing,…
Created over 1 year ago
Matthew 4:8 (NIV84), Matthew 4:9 (NIV84), Matthew 4:10 (NIV84)
Bob Heren
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