Seek first the kingdom of God. What does that mean? This statement is found in Matthew 6:33, in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. The last half of chapter six is dealing particularly with right attitudes about material things. First, in verses 19-21, there is His warning about seeking treasures on earth. They are temporary … Read more
If you have Bible questions… If you have Bible questions, I am happy to try to answer them for you. My answers will always be from the Bible. I will leave you with a scripture that you can read, re-read and consider after our conversation. If you ask for my opinion or judgment in … Read more
What are the gospel writers trying to accomplish? The writers, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are writing an account of the life of Jesus. Matthew and Luke begin with the story of his birth. Mark and John begin with the start of his ministry. But, what is their goal in writing? What do they … Read more
Opposing Contrasts in 1 John When you are reading the Bible, it is more engaging if you know something the book offers that you can look for. Often there are various areas of focus, as in John’s first letter. Consider with me the strong contrasts found in 1 John. I call them strong contrasts … Read more
Is this a Good church … the Right church? By what standard does one determine whether a church is right or good? If I am going by human opinion, mine is the one I want to follow! But, what do I know? What does anyone know? Clearly, the Lord’s opinion matters in this question. … Read more
The Path to Faith The path to faith varies from person to person. While one thing catches your attention, something else is meaningful to another. In John, chapter one, we have brief accounts of several people being introduced to Jesus. The chapter lets us see variety in the evidence provided and in what captures … Read more
Hungry like babies, crying out for food! “Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.” (1 Peter 2:1-3) This is not instruction … Read more
Blessed are those who have not seen… Thomas was not with the apostles the first time Jesus appeared to them after the resurrection. He declared he would not believe their claim to have seen the risen Christ. On the next occasion, he was present and Jesus challenged him to not only look but also … Read more
Build Your House on the Rock Jesus said: “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your … Read more
Now this is the main point… “Now this is the main point of the things we are saying: We have such a High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, a Minister of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle which the Lord erected, … Read more
