Our body can be scared by worry. It can manifest itself in ulcers for example. Worry is a dark side that can lead you to an early grave. We need to face this hidden worry and deal with it. Jesus… Read More ›
New Testament
The New Testament is a collection of twenty-seven books centered on the life, miracles, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus and the early history of the Church The books of the New Testament are traditionally divided into three categories: the Gospels, the Epistles, and the Book of Revelation.
Why Is Morality In Freefall?
When yet another Premier League footballer has an affair we hardly bat an eyelid. The fact that their public life and private life are at odds is not seen as strange or wrong. In order to protect their private life… Read More ›
Why Did Christ Die? – Matthew 27:20-26
See also Matthew 27:1-9. One week the crowd were hailing him as king, the next week they were crying out “Crucify Him!” The crowd are fickle. Jesus came on an ass as foretold in Zechariah 9:9. He came in peace…. Read More ›
When Sticks Become Boomerangs – Matthew 7:1-6
It is our human nature to put other people in front of ourselves to judge them. We all have yardsticks to judge other people. God is saying that your yardstick will become a boomerang to judge you. 1 – We… Read More ›
Trusting God With My Enemies – Matthew 5:38-48
Some people want revenge on those who oppose them. The response can be silly pranks or end up in gun rage. The movies are full of films that glorify revenge. We like those sort of films. There is a poetic… Read More ›
Treasuring Marital Fidelity – Matthew 19:1-6
1 – The provision of the married life (vs. 4) Marriage came before law, government and religion. The ultimate authority of marriage rests with God. 2 – The priority of the married life (vs. 3-6) Marriage is supreme above any… Read More ›
The Wise And Foolish Virgins – Matthew 25:1-13
This story is told against a cultural background that is so different from ours today. Some words about the Jewish wedding in New Testament times might help us to understand the story better. On the wedding day the bridegroom and… Read More ›
The Virgin Birth – Matthew 1:18-25
There wasn’t really a lot of talk about the Messiah being virgin born, because it was somewhat veiled in the Old Testament, appearing in some places like Isaiah 7:14 or Jeremiah 31:22. There was also evidence that the Messiah would… Read More ›
The Signs of the Times – Matthew 24:4-14
Everybody wants to know the future and so some follow predictions, consult horoscopes or mediums but only the Bible has got it right every time. The disciples could not comprehend that the Temple would be destroyed. The Romans were not… Read More ›
The Prelude To The King – Matthew 3:1-12
John the Baptist is mentioned in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. John is the one who prepares the way for Jesus. He will introduce Jesus as the Messiah. See Matthew 11:11. John the Baptist was greater than Abraham, Moses, David… Read More ›
Feed My Sheep 