In Mark 7 the disciples of Jesus did not hold to the traditions of the elders, bringing condemnation upon themselves by the Pharisees. The Pharisees asked Jesus in V5 "Why do Your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashed hands?" NKJV They were not scolding them for... Continue Reading →

"Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?" John 6:5 Jesus asked this question of Philip regarding the great multitude that stood before them. Jesus knew what He would do, scripture tells us that He said this to test them. Phillip answered,"Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient that every one of them... Continue Reading →

While in Capernaum, Jesus encountered a paralytic who was lowered through a roof of the house He was in. Rather than initially healing this man physically, our LORD said, “Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you.” (Matthew 9:2) Many of the Scribes reasoned within their heart that Jesus was guilty of blasphemy.... Continue Reading →

“…some seed fell among thorns; and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no crop.” Mark 4:7 “Now these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word, and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke... Continue Reading →

“Now when Jesus had come into Peter's house, He saw his wife's mother lying sick with a fever. So, He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them.” Matthew 8:14-15 How do we respond to the healing power of Jesus? In this context the healing was physical, Peter’s mother-in-law... Continue Reading →

“Some fell on rock; and as soon as it sprang up, it withered away because it lacked moisture.” Luke 8:6 “But the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away.” Luke... Continue Reading →

The great growth of the prophesied kingdom would be and will be realized by sharing the Gospel. “…the seed is the word of the Kingdom.” Matthew 13:19 “…he which received seed by the wayside.” Matthew 13:19 “…he which received the seed in the stoney places.” Matthew 13:20 “…he which received seed among the thorns.” Matthew 13:22 “…he which received... Continue Reading →

In Matthew 12:22-24, one blind, dumb and demon possessed was brought to Jesus and healed. There were two reactions to what was witnessed. First, “…the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?” (Matthew 12:23) At the very least they were considering the evidence of this divine healing and connecting Jesus... Continue Reading →

“And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the Day... Continue Reading →