Matthew 27:1-26

Matthew 27:1-2 – When morning came the Sanhedrin gathered again to pretend that they were reaching a decision in the day, which was legal. According to law the Sanhedrin had to wait 3 days before carrying out the sentence and in the intervening time they were to fast. This would give more time to allow … Read more

Matthew 26:1-75

Matthew 26:1-2 – Jesus declares that in two days He is going to be delivered up for crucifixion. The leadership had determined to rid themselves of Jesus because he was a continual threat to their authority. They worried about the volatile atmosphere that existed in Jerusalem and their cozy arrangement that they had with Rome. … Read more

Matthew 25:1-46

Matthew 25:1-5 – When the Messiah appears it will be the Groom coming with His bride at an unexpected time. The wise virgins are those who are ready when the groom comes while the unwise are not prepared for His coming. The illustration that Jesus gives here lets it be understood that there will be … Read more

Genesis 20:1-18

How God Keeps and Secures the Believer, Even Through Sin, Genesis 20:1-18. Abraham sinned (Genesis 20:1-2) forsook the promised land: Moved to Gerar, and once again deceived and lied to others (Genesis 20:2). Once again God secured Abraham through the miraculous (Genesis 20:3-7). God warned the king of judgment: The king appealed to the Lord. … Read more

Leviticus 23:23-24 – Rosh Hashanah

In Rabbinical literature Rosh Hashanah is considered the second most solemn day of the year. The most important is the Day of Atonement. The famous Rabbi Akibah wrote, “On New Year’s Day all men are judged; and the decree is sealed on the Day of Atonement; Rosh Hashanah is the Day of Judgment. The Rabbis … Read more

Matthew 24:1-51

Matthew 24:1– This section is known as the Olivet discourse because it was given to His disciples on the Mt. of Olives. It describes the sign of the Messiah’s coming and the discourse was precipitated by Jesus’ remarks concerning the destruction of Herod’s Temple. The Apostles had just spoken in complementary words of the beauty … Read more

Romans 16:1-27

Romans 16:1-2 –The name Phoebe was one of the names of the goddess Diana which means that she was probably a convert from idolatry. She was a servant of the church at Cenchrea, which was near the seaport of Corinth. It was from Cenchrea, at the end of his first ministry in Corinth, that Paul, … Read more

Romans 15:1-33 – Generations

Romans 15:1-3 God through our salvation has created unity that we did not have before. The unity of believers is the concern of our Messiah (John 10:16). God’s plan is that all who believe in Him will become unified in Him through faith in His Son (John 17:11). It is through the indwelling of the Spirit … Read more

Romans 14:1-23

Romans 14:1-2 We are called to receive the weak brother. The word “receive” means towelcome, accept, to embrace. It means to receive a weak person just as God graciously received us. This is one of the many New Covenant commands. A weak brother is to be received without criticism and argument over his weaknesses (Romans … Read more