Bible Study

Matthew 5:20-22,27-28, 38-39 The Higher Road Christianity is about salvation, but it is not JUST about salvation. Christianity is also about the change that salvation brings. Christians are to walk on a Higher Road. The verses that we are pulling out of this text are part of the Sermon on the Mount. It starts in … Continue reading “Matthew 5:20-22, 27-28, 38-39 – The Higher Road – Bible study”

Matthew 5:45 It Happens to Everyone There is a fact about the Bible that some do not know. The Bible does NOT promise either Christians (New Testament) or Jews (Old Testament) or anyone else, that they will not have problems in life. In fact, the Bible promises the exact opposite, i.e. that Gods people WILL … Continue reading “Matthew 5:44-45 – It Happens to Everyone – Bible study”

Matthew 6:10 Gods Third Kingdom \#10\ Jesus is praying that Gods kingdom would come to the earth. What do you suppose He meant? It is strange how we sometimes read the words but do not think of the meaning. Lets consider Jesus words for a moment. I. A kingdom is typically a distinct place or … Continue reading “Matthew 6:10 – God’s Third Kingdom – Bible study”

Matthew 6:10 For What Should We Pray? The Bible gives to us clear teaching about prayer. 1. We know that we should to pray. 2. \#5\ We know that we should not pray for show. 3. \#6\ We are encouraged to pray secretly and unseen. 4. \#7\ We are not to pray vain repetitions (like … Continue reading “Matthew 6:10 – For What Should We Pray? – Bible study”

Matthew 6:12 (Matthew 6:9-15) Forgiveness As precious and valuable as salvation is to us, I doubt that anyone has ever truly appreciated it. Its effect we may begin to comprehend; but the number of elements that go into bringing that effect to pass, will probably forever be a mystery. There is substitution – Christ died … Continue reading “Matthew 6:12 – Forgiveness – Bible study”

Matthew 6:12 You Get What You Give Matt 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Notice the word "as," in this verse. It connects and associates the last part of the verse to the first. To be more specific, it connects and associates the action in the last half of the … Continue reading “Matthew 6:12 – You Get What You Give – Bible study”

Matthew 6:24, 1John 3:8 Get Out Notice that our text mentions two masters and makes it clear, every human being serves either on or the other. Their names are Jehovah God and Satan. I want to make three statements in my introduction that should shock you. It may not because many of you have heard … Continue reading “Matthew 6:24 – Get Out – Bible study”

5. Please take note that I am not telling you that you must go back under the law for your diet. I am saying that what God said in the Old Testament may not have been just ritual. It may have been healthy and you and I might be wise to consider it. b. Over … Continue reading “Matthew 6:25-34 – The Things You Can Control – Bible study”

Matthew 7:21-23 Wrong Skins and Rotten Fruit As I begin, let me say that I am not trying to make anyone angry. I am attempting to fulfill my calling. Every person sitting in this building-as well as every person alive-will have to stand before God one day. There are some things you need to know. … Continue reading “Matthew 7:21-23 – Wrong Skins and Rotten Fruit – Bible study”

Matthew 7:24-29 False Foundations Suppose I could tell you how to have a happy, prosperous, satisfying life, would you be interested? I hope so, because I canor rather, because Jesus did. This short simple parable contains the key for a happy, prosperous, satisfying life. Let me share three thoughts: I. The Parable Is about A … Continue reading “Matthew 7:24-29 – False Foundations – Bible study”