“…all things whatsoever ye that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 7:12)  How difficult is it to treat others well when they have been unkind to us? Perhaps we feel justified in withholding goodness based upon the way that another has... Continue Reading →

"You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” Matthew 5:13 Salt, essential for both seasoning and preserving food, is also vital for our health. Our bodies need a... Continue Reading →

After appointing the 12, Jesus came down and stood on a level place preparing Himself to teach. This may or may not be a separate account from the Sermon on the Mount recorded in Matthew 5-7. The content is similar; however, Matthew 5 says that Jesus went up into the Mount, Luke says He came... Continue Reading →

“And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand. So, they watched Him closely, whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him. And He said to the man who had the withered hand, "Step forward." Then He said to them, "Is it... Continue Reading →

The Apostle Paul found himself being persecuted for much of his Christian walk. Yet, he continued to walk with Christ because he believed that His God was able to deliver him. “I have hope in GOD… that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and the unjust.”  Acts 24:15 “I... Continue Reading →

“Then a demon-oppressed man who was blind and mute was brought to him, and he healed him, so that the man spoke and saw. And all the people were amazed, and said, “Can this be the Son of David?” Matthew 12:22-23 This question suggested something significant about Jesus of Nazareth. While it is true he came through... Continue Reading →

In John 5, the Jews wanted Jesus put to death. They 1st charged Him with violating the Sabbath because He had healed an infirmed man of 38 years. In response to this charge, Jesus said, "My Father has been working until now, and I have been working." John 5:17 “Therefore, the Jews sought all the more... Continue Reading →

“Then the king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Ava, Hamath, and from Sepharvaim, and placed them in the cities of Samaria instead of the children of Israel; and they took possession of Samaria and dwelt in its cities.” (2nd Kings 17:24) The people of GOD were influenced and served false gods according to... Continue Reading →