When we want to stress a person’s worth we often say that he or she is the salt of the earth. In the ancient world, salt was highly valued. The Greeks called salt divine. The Church is to be the… Read More ›
Month: October 2012
Butchery In Bethlehem – Matthew 2:16-18
This event is only recorded in the book of Matthew. 1 – Predictable wrath (vs. 16) There is the man who wants to protect his thrown and there is the one (Satan) behind the man who wants to kill the… Read More ›
Beware The Wolves – Matthew 7:15
Have you ever been at a house that says “beware of the dog”? You immediately are reluctant to enter. The wolves were more feared by the shepherd because of their boldness. False prophets are like wolves and Jesus says we… Read More ›
A Bright Light In A Dark Place – Matthew 5:13-14
Jesus Christ is the true light of the entire world. When Jesus was on the earth He was the “Light of the World”. Now He has gone back to Heaven, He has passed His light to the Church. He has… Read More ›
A Blessing For The Blind – Matthew 9:27-31
Jesus brings a blessing to the blind. Blindness was far more common in ancient times than today. This is the condition that Jesus heals in the New Testament more than any other. 1 – The cry of these men (vs…. Read More ›
Robbery Without A Weapon – Malachi 3:7-12
There is a joy in giving to God’s work. It is part of the teachings of God’s Word. Jesus mentions more about stewardship and giving than any other subject. You can invest your time, talent or your treasure. It is… Read More ›
The Cost Of Running From God – Jonah 1:1-3
Whenever we choose to disobey the Lord’s specific instructions to us, we are running from Him. Jonah headed for Tarshish when God wanted him to go to Nineveh. Jonah quit the ministry. He became a deserter. He went AWOL! When… Read More ›
A Prophet Protests – Jonah 1:1-3
It is important to have balance in our spiritual lives. There is the sovereignty of God vs. the responsibility of man. If we do not get a balance then we become unbalanced. 1 – Jonah in context He prophesied about… Read More ›
The Message of Hosea – Hosea 1:1-11
We may not have a plan but God always has a plan. The covenant of faith has continued throughout history since the time it was given to Abraham. There are numerous descendants from Abraham such as Moses, Joshua, the Judges,… Read More ›
Metaphors From Hosea – Hosea 7:1-9
Ephraim was the first born among the nations of Israel. God had promised to bless the nation of Israel through his descendants but there was a problem. God was going to bless the nation, but discovered iniquity with the tribe… Read More ›
Feed My Sheep 