Christ is the treasure chest of all wisdom and knowledge in verse 3. Then Paul warns in verse 4 of the snakes which will entice souls away from that heavenly wealth. These snakes are described in verses 8 and 18. They will use their tongues to speak enticing words that […]
Yearly Archives: 2020
Prospect of no resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:14,17,19 If we woke up this day 2000 years ago and Jesus’ body was still in the tomb, today I wouldn’t waste another minute serving God. If you could put yourself in the disciples place 2000 years ago. Prophecies of the resurrection 1 Corinthians […]
Hebrews 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. Humanity under the death sentence Ever since sin got into the bloodline […]
The Lord’s table is what you’ve made it (vs 12) The word pollution is in the Bible, but it’s not talking about the environment, it’s about the hearts of men. The people brought lame, sick, diseased, moldy sacrifices. The priests accepted and brought these sacrifices to God. And they all […]
Her disease diseased with an issue of blood… (vs 20) The disease meant that blood was constantly escaping her body when it shouldn’t be. And the inability to control this issue of blood caused all kinds of problems. And it is a graphic picture of sin. For instance things that […]
We’re going to talk about the wealth of heaven this evening. Notice the words riches in verse 2 and treasures in verse 3. The riches and treasures of heaven are in the Lord Jesus Christ and are accessed by faith in the written words of God. Spiritual treasure right now […]
Unredeemed people (vss 1-5) The people are in bondage, serving a master that holds their debt. Unprecedented times perhaps in our generation, but pandemics have happened before. The Spanish Flu of 1918 is an example almost identical to our current pandemic. There are some differences like the mortality rate was […]
Text: Malachi 1:6-11 Please listen carefully if you consider yourself someone who believes in God. These verses lay out three indictments against people who claimed to believe in God. The first divine charge against their religion states they’ve treated God with contempt. Evidence? The worthless offerings they bring to God. […]
Person of the New Covenant COVENANT, noun [L, to come; a coming together; a meeting or agreement of minds.] 1. A mutual consent or agreement of two or more persons, to do or to forbear some act or thing; a contract; stipulation. You’ll find the phrase covenant and mercy several […]