Tag: Book of Matthew
The Son of Man returns. What did the early Church believe?
The Son of Man will appear in Heaven. Matthew 24:30 From the Bible, we understand that the return of Jesus and the appearance of the Son of Man in the clouds is the same event. But far too many Christians think each is a separate appearance of Jesus. It’s true that you won’t read about…
Greg Laurie says, that Magog (Russia) is attacking Ukraine
Greg Laurie tries to comfort his audience with a Russian Magog message Greg Laurie continues to teach the same consistent message about Russia. In this recent video, he assures his listeners that Russia is the infamous ‘Magog’ in the Ezekiel 38-39 prophecy. But is Greg Laurie correct? Is he a source we should trust on…
The Holy Place is an obvious sign. Jesus made that clear
According to Jesus, there must be a Holy Place before the end of the age. Before the abomination, there will be a Holy Place. The defiling can’t be first. During this time of anxious anticipation, with a global pandemic stirring fear, the Holy Place is the sign of the end everyone must look for. The…
Matthew: an overview. Sermon Notes and Pastoral preparations
Matthew: The kingdom of Heaven is at hand Opening readings: Matthew 5:1-12 (the beatitudes); 6:9-13 (Lord’s Prayer); 11:28-30 (the call to rest and learn from Christ) This is a compilation of notes by Pastor Doug as he prepared to teach a systematic study through the New Testament to a group of middle and high…
Parable of the talents: Well done good and faithful servant
Well done. You did good! Many Christians are familiar with the phrase. “Well done good and faithful servant.” We find that phrase in the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30. In this article, we’ll take a look at the parable and explore the importance of the famous phrase. And since this site primarily considers…
Don’t let them deceive you. Beware a lie the world believes
Jesus warned and Paul reminded us. “Don’t let anyone deceive you.” Could a blatant lie deceive you?” Are you immune to coming deception that will take hold upon the entire planet? The world is becoming increasingly shrouded by an illusion. The President of the United States has coined a popular phrase. He calls it “fake…
Jesus explained tares: Kingdom Parables
In private, Jesus explained the parable of the tares. When his friends, the disciples, were confused, Jesus explained the meaning of something that was hard for them to understand. In this portion of Matthew’s Kingdom parables, Jesus’ disciples receive a special treat. Jesus left the crowds and gave them a personal Bible study. The Lord wanted…
The Mustard Seed in the Kingdom Parables, is it smallest?
Matthew thirteen: The parable of the mustard seed. Is the mustard seed really the smallest of all seeds as Jesus seems to suggest? And does the mustard seed really grow into a tree? Do the answers to these questions expose the fact that we shouldn’t take the Bible literally? And was Jesus confused about which…
Parable of the tares & Churches in the Kingdom Parables
Jesus tells the parable of the tares. This article continues a look at the Kingdom parables found in Matthew chapter thirteen. Previously, we looked at why Jesus spoke in parables and his telling of the parable of the sower. Now we’ll take a look at the parable of the tares. And in it, we find an…
The ten Virgins-The Parable. Did you notice the delay?
Does the Parable of the Ten Virgins teach Imminence? Matthew chapter twenty-five begins with the parable of the ten virgins. I think many in the Church have misunderstood this parable, in at least one important point. This parable is often used to teach a lesson about readiness. And in turn, it is taught that Jesus…
