Jesus’ Willingness to Help Matthew 8:1-17 In chapters eight and nine of Matthew, the apostle records nine miracles in groups of three. They are divided by Jesus’ teachings on discipleship. Miracles of all sorts are represented from a leper to a servant to a mother-in-law. Why did our Lord perform Read more…
God Loves Jacob and Hates Esau Malachi 1:2-5; Romans 9:1-18 The book of Malachi contains seven disputes of God with the Jews. Each of these follow a pattern of God making a charge against the Jews followed by the Jews responding in disagreement and questioning God’s claim. Finally, God explains Read more…
Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross #7 “Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit” — Luke 23:46 The Seven Sayings of Jesus upon the Cross are not listed in a single Gospel. They are found throughout all four. Therefore, a precise order in which they were spoken cannot Read more…
Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross #6 “It is finished” — John 19:30 Philip Bliss’ hymn: Man of Sorrows, What a Name reads, Lifted up was He to die; “It is finished!” was His cry; Now in Heav’n exalted high. Hallelujah! What a Savior! Jesus sixth saying came right after His shortest Read more…