Warnings to Personal Workers Matthew 10:16-23 A variety of slogans have been used to encourage enlistment in the US Army. Shortly after the US entered WW I, Uncle Sam posters were seen everywhere. When the draft was announced at the start of WW II, these posters and slogans became less Read more…
Principles for Sharing the Good News Matthew 10:5-15 As Jesus’ ministry increased His humanity began to show more and more. He was at this point a “one-man-show.” The territory to cover was too great for the Son of God who was subject to the limitations of being human. He could Read more…
God, What is a Woman? Whoever thought that the most difficult question of our day would be: “What is a woman?” In a recent Senate confirmation hearing for a nominee for the Supreme Court a senator asked the judge, “Can you provide a definition of the word ‘woman’?” The response Read more…
What Does It Mean To Preach Christ? It is not unusual for Gospel preachers to be given advice on how they should preach, such as, ▸ Preach the Man, Not the Plan ▸ Preach the Truth and Leave others alone ▸ Preach Christ, not the Church. ▸ Preach Christianity, not Read more…
YOLO: You Only Live Once In 2011 a song called “The Motto” by Drake he proclaimed, “YOLO, you only live once. The battle cry of a generation.” It reminds us of a poem by Robert Herrick poem: “To the Virgins, to Make Much of time” Gather ye rose-buds while ye Read more…
Two Reactions to Baby Jesus Matthew 2:1-18 The Gospel of Matthew is filled with evidence of fulfilled prophecies surrounding the life of Jesus. The early years of Jesus are no exception. Several of them are fulfilled in the visit by the Wisemen and Jesus being taken to Egypt. In addition, Read more…
Initial Proof of Jesus the Son of God Matthew 8:18-34 The Gospel of Matthew begins with two proofs of the deity of Jesus of Nazareth. First, his genealogy shows him to be the fulfilment of prophecies concerning His pedigree. Second, the unique and miraculous birth is further evidence. Validation of Read more…
What Can One Little Girl Do? 2 Kings 5:1-17 The Bible has stories about young, little heroes. There is David who took down the giant Goliath with a stone in a sling. Samuel who was called by God at a young age. Daniel and his three friends risking their lives Read more…
Victory Over Victimhood How can there be victory over the victim mentality? Take Responsibility Those who see themselves primarily as a victim in this life often will fail to take responsibility for improving their situation. After all, they are the powerless victim. The world is against them. It is Read more…
From Victim to Victory In episodes of the Three Stooges when “Curly” fell victim to his own folly, he was often heard to complain, “I’m a victim of circumstance.” Most of us at one time or another have had a victim mentality. I know I have. Since all of us Read more…