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HEBREWS 11:1–19 By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son (Hebrew 11:17). Hebrews 11 is a chronicle of people who lived by faith. In each case, we find that faith was not a mere intellectual exercise … Continue reading “ABRAHAM’S PROVEN FAITH”

MATTHEW 6:19–34 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven” (Matthew 6:19–20). In Matthew 6:19–34, Jesus discusses the orientation toward life that is to characterize the family of God. We need to bear in … Continue reading “TREASURES AND WORRIES”

LUKE 7:1–10 When Jesus had finished saying all this in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum (Luke 7:1). Let’s now return to Luke’s gospel and look at how he presents the impact of Jesus’ kingdom sermon. Luke follows the sermon with the story of the faith of the centurion. By connecting the two … Continue reading “THE RESPONSE OF FAITH”

GENESIS 15 When the sun had set and darkness had fallen, a smoking fire pot with a blazing torch appeared and passed between the pieces (Genesis 15:17). As we saw yesterday, Luke presents faith as the proper response to Jesus’ announcement of the kingdom of God. Because of this, it will be useful for us … Continue reading “OUR TRUSTWORTHY GOD”

MATTHEW 5:27–30 “But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart” (Matthew 5:28). As Jesus comments on the implications of the law for kingdom living, He turns from murder to adultery. Many of the Pharisees acted as if only the physical act of … Continue reading “LUST AND GREATER SINS”

MATTHEW 6:1–21 “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you” (Matthew 6:6). In Matthew 6:1–21, Jesus gives a series of exhortations about the secret life of the believer. He contrasts true … Continue reading “CHRISTIAN SECRET SERVICE”

MATTHEW 6:16–18 “But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you” … Continue reading “THE QUESTION OF REWARDS”

MATTHEW 5:13–16 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men” (Matthew 5:13). What does it mean to be the salt of the earth? Salt was used … Continue reading “THE SALT OF THE EARTH”

MATTHEW 5:17–20 “For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:20). In Matthew 5:17–20 Jesus states that He did not come to abolish the law of God, but to fulfill it. He insists that … Continue reading “TRADITION AND GOD’S LAW”

MATTHEW 5:21–26 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment’ ” (Matthew 5:21). In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus called the people back to the true meaning of the Mosaic law by warning them that “unless your righteousness surpasses … Continue reading “THE HEART OF MURDER”