Jesus' teaching of the wedding feast is certainly among His most paradigmatic parables. The animosity of the chief priests and Pharisees (21:45-46) provides occasion for instruction of utmost significance. Major…
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Psalm 53 is the 2nd of eight psalms of related theme compiled in this section of the Psalter. Psalms 52-60 are a collection of Maskils and Miktams extolling and encouraging…
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What is the danger of refusing to heed the Kingdom call to violence found in Mat 11:12? Hebrews 6 answers the question with frightening clarity. Last week's message reminded us…
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Matthew 21 documents a distinct change in Jesus' tone of teaching as the scope of His kingdom declaration expands to specify the judgment edicts and inscrutably wise sovereignty of the…
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The life of David parallels these 9 verses. Every chapter of His biography serves to illustrate the truths poetically encapsulated here. The glory of God in the life of David…
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By way of illustration, consider two samples at a water treatment facility. 1st) The Holding Pond: Accepts all streams – available in large quantities – easily accessible – The longer…
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This is not the first time Jesus has confronted the elites of His day on the question of His authority. The disingenuous mob of scribes and pharisees demanded a sign…
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A closer look at the contextual significance of this event in the gospels provides striking emphasis for prophetic, messianic, and gospel themes! An imagery study of 'fig tree' in scripture…
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The individual and corporate implications of the message of II Peter are of utmost importance. The instructions of this epistle are necessary for a sustainable church and the assurance of…
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Psalm 51 is the 'locus classicus' (classic example text) of repentance. The song is 4th in a series of 7 penitent (confession) songs (Ps 6,32,38,51,102,130,143). David's soul has been awakened…
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