I can’t resist sharing this interesting tidbit. When I was prepping for my Last Supper message, I encountered a theory I hadn’t heard before – some scholars believe the “Last Supper” took place in John Mark’s house. I thought, “Really? Where would you even begin to make that case?" It was interesting. First, we know... Continue Reading →
Hello, saints! 3 different musings today. Grace & Bass As many of you know, Laurie and I have been diving head-first into the world of AI-assisted music to create new grace-filled songs. And listen—I totally get the reservations. Nothing will ever replace real musicians with real talent, and we’d never pretend otherwise. They deserve preference... Continue Reading →
Luk 7:18 And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things. Luk 7:19 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? Luk 7:20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent... Continue Reading →
John17:1] These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee Mat 16:21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the... Continue Reading →
Last Sunday, we were exegeting Eph. 3:12 - “In whom (in Christ) we have boldness and access (to the Father) with confidence by the faith of him (by the faith of Christ). In Christ, our new state of being is boldness, continual access and contact with God the Father, which produces confidence that is sustained... Continue Reading →
In Matthew 23, it’s probably Tuesday of Passion Week. The Lord has had an epic public showdown with the chief priests, elders, Sadducees, Pharisees, Herodians, lawyers, and scribes (Matt. 21:23-23:39), and the Lord whipped them all. Then the Lord levels 8 stinging woes upon the scribes and the Pharisees, which are absolutely jaw-dropping. Before He... Continue Reading →
Here’s something interesting to consider from our sermon Sunday. Compare and contrast how Paul treated believers before and after his conversion. Paul’s Treatment of Believers Before His Conversion: Persecuted the Church of God - He said in Phil. 3:6, “Concerning zeal, persecuting the church…” In Gal. 1:13, he said, “…beyond measure I persecuted the church... Continue Reading →
Eph 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Notice how Paul begins with the word “For.” This word connects this verse to what came before it in verses 8-9. Vs. 8 also begins with For, which connects it... Continue Reading →
Question: Why Does The Apostle Paul Say That He Is Say “None Other Things Than Those Which The Prophets And Moses Did Say Should Come?” And What Did The Prophets ‘Say?’ Act 26:22 Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than... Continue Reading →
The Text: Luk 16:19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: Luk 16:20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, Luk 16:21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from... Continue Reading →
Luk 15:7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. Luk 15:10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. In both... Continue Reading →
In Luke 13, a few Pharisees came to Jesus with a warning as the Lord was traveling to Jerusalem. “The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee” (Luke 13:31). The Lord responds with a message for Herod (Luke 13:32-33) that... Continue Reading →
Luk 18:31 Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. Luk 18:32 For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted... Continue Reading →
How were Old Testament saints saved? I, and the pastors at Fellowship Bible Church would encourage saints to consider that salvation was always by faith. “For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness” (Rom. 4:3). So, then, what do you make of this story of the lawyer... Continue Reading →
How do you exegete the expression, “dispensation of the fulness of times”? What does this mean word-for-word? You know what verse I’m talking about: Eph 1:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth;... Continue Reading →
This genius story can only be found in Matt. 17. And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? (Mat 17:24) This was not about paying taxes to the Roman government. In the Greek, tribute is di-drachma, or double drachma, which... Continue Reading →
[This is an excerpt from my Sunday message and new series on Ephesians. PTL! -Joel] Eph 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: Notice that we have in this one verse, blessed, blessed, and blessings, all variations... Continue Reading →
There is a monumental shift in your thinking and how you live your life when you have reckoned that you have a perfect standing in His grace, when you know who you are in Christ. From that moment onward, you rest in those truths. You don’t worry about upsetting God because, say, you ate something... Continue Reading →
Mat 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Mat 2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship... Continue Reading →
When the Lord told Paul, “for my strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor. 12:9), what did He mean by my strength? What is God’s strength made perfect in our weaknesses? We all know the context very well. Paul was dealing with, what I personally suspect was, a demon or a demon-possessed person verbally... Continue Reading →
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